Solicitors for Lichfield

How We Support Lichfield 

Nelsons has no office in Lichfield. Our nearest team is in Derby, around 24 miles away — a straightforward drive of roughly 28 minutes, with no direct train. Most clients find phone or video simpler than making the journey. We also have offices in Nottingham and Leicester, and advise clients nationwide. 

Our Derby office: Sterne House, Lodge Lane, Derby, DE1 3WD

Legal Services for Lichfield Residents

Lichfield clients come to us most often about estates and property, which is what the local market would suggest. The rest of personal law is covered too. 

Wills, Trusts & Probate 

With detached homes here averaging £471,000, many Lichfield estates sit near or above the inheritance tax threshold, particularly once pensions and investments are counted. We write Wills, set up trusts to pass wealth on efficiently, and handle probate. Where an estate holds property, investments and a business, those need planning together rather than in isolation. See our Wills and probate page for more information.

Gov.uk sets out the basics of making a Will — useful background, though few estates of this size are simple enough to stop there.  

Residential Conveyancing 

Buying or selling in Staffordshire’s strongest market, including period and listed property in and around the cathedral quarter. Listed buildings bring consent requirements and conservation area restrictions that need checking before exchange, not after. See our house sales and purchases page for more information. 

Court of Protection 

Lasting powers of attorney and deputyship applications, including where a relative’s estate is substantial enough that the financial side needs managing carefully alongside their welfare. See our Court of Protection page for more information.

Family Law 

Divorce and separation, including where property, pensions and business interests make the financial settlement genuinely complex. Pensions in particular are often undervalued in settlements, and they shouldn’t be. See our family law page for more information. 

Gov.uk explains the divorce process in outline, though the finances usually need proper advice. 

Civil Litigation 

Contested Wills and inheritance claims, which surface more often where estates are larger, alongside professional negligence, boundary disputes and debt recovery. We push for settlement first, because litigation is slow and costly. See our civil litigation page for more information.

Personal Injury 

A claim for compensation after an accident that wasn’t your fault — road traffic accidents, accidents at work, and injuries in public places. Time limits apply, usually three years from the accident. We’ll tell you early whether a claim is worth pursuing, and no-win-no-fee funding is available where you’re eligible. See our personal injury page for more information.

Medical Negligence 

Avoidable harm caused by care falling below an acceptable standard — misdiagnosis, surgical error, delayed treatment. Our team holds a Legal 500 Tier 1 ranking for this work, and no-win-no-fee funding is available where you’re eligible. See our medical negligence page for more information.

Employment Law 

Advice for employees on dismissal, discrimination, redundancy and settlement agreements, including senior exits where share options and restrictive covenants are in play. See our employee rights page for more information. 

Investment Management 

Nelsons is unusual among law firms in having its own FCA-regulated investment team, managing around £350m for clients. They work alongside the legal teams on inheritance tax and estate planning — which matters when a Will and an investment portfolio need to point the same way. See our independent financial advice page for more information. 

We also advise local businesses on corporate and commercial matters, commercial property, employment and debt recovery. 

How to Get Started 

How instructing us works, if you haven’t done it before:

1. Get in touch

Call 0800 024 1976 or use the online enquiry form. An outline of the situation is enough to begin. 

2. Matched to the right team

Your enquiry goes to the specialists in that area. If it spans two — an estate and a business, say — we’ll join them up. 

3. Talk it through

We set out your options, what each would cost, and how long it’s likely to take. No obligation to go further. 

4. Confirmed in writing 

Scope and costs agreed in writing before work starts. 

5. Kept informed 

A named contact, and regular updates as your matter progresses. 

What You Can Expect From Us 

Every client is covered by our Client Service Charter. It sets out what we commit to, in writing: 

• A named contact who handles your matter, with cover arranged if they’re away. 

• Calls and emails acknowledged promptly, without you having to chase. 

• Regular updates on progress as your matter moves forward. 

• A choice on how you pay, explained before we start. 

• Supervision by a Partner or Legal Director on every matter. 

Why Choose Nelsons 

There’s no shortage of firms covering Lichfield. What sets Nelsons apart: 

• 19 Legal 500 East Midlands rankings, including Tier 1 for Family, Contentious Trusts and Probate, and Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence. 

• Listed in The Times Best Law 2026. 

• Ranked by Chambers and Partners across five departments in the East Midlands and Midlands. 

• Lexcel accredited since 2005, the Law Society’s standard for client care and case management. 

• Supporting individuals and families across the East Midlands since 1983 — one of the region’s most established firms. 

• Legal and financial advice under one roof, so a Will and an investment portfolio can be planned together. 

Call 0800 024 1976 or get in touch online — there’s no direct train from Lichfield, so most clients start with a call.