David W Harris & Co

Registered 14 years

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We are a firm of solicitors located at Pontypridd, Talbot Green and Swansea. We provide legal services for people who want to find a solicitor specialising in Personal Injury Law, Family Law, Wills & Probate, Criminal Law, Conveyancing & General Litigation.

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David W Harris & Co Solicitors is one of the longest established firms in the South Wales area. We currently practice out of offices in Pontypridd, Talbot Green and Swansea.

Over the last 70+ years our firm has gained a wealth of experience in many areas of the law and we offer clients a broad range of legal services.

We pride ourselves on having experts who are friendly, approachable and able to give quality, straightforward legal advice.

Our offices have more than 20 members of legally qualified experts, who can provide you with quality advice across a broad range of legal matters. Our clients want the personal service that a firm like ours provide, where they can deal with the same experienced Lawyer from the beginning to the end of their case.

Our specialist solicitors are experienced in handling both common and complex legal situations, from drafting a simple will to the most complicated brain injury claim.

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Client Testimonials

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I used David W Harris & Co for a property sale and they were first class from start to finish. Rhunedd Thomas handled the conveyancing and Sarah Davies kept everything moving and both were a pleasure to deal with. Rhunedd's advice was always clear and practical, and Sarah answered every email promptly, so I never had to wonder where things stood. When complications came up they were dealt with calmly and quickly, and we completed on the day we'd aimed for. Recommended without hesitation.

Isaac
Residential Property

Thank you to Liberty Jones for taking our case at short notice and diligently handling it. She took the stress out of everything when we had no clue what to do. I would definitely recommend her!.

Michael
Criminal Law

Made a workplace injury claim easy and stress free! Nikita Winstanley assisted my sister with a workplace injury claim after she was attacked by a dog in her workplace, Nikita was incredibly helpful, prompt and efficient as well as providing great service.

Benjamin James
Personal Injury

Highly Recommend Having used D W Harris & co recently for conveyance on a property, it was a no brained to use them again, when buying another property. The level of service is second to none, with all contact, whether it be email or phone calls, answered promptly & all questions answered with clarity, ensuring a stress free purchase.

Robert Dacey
Residential Property

I cannot recommend DW Harris highly enough, and in particular Jake Wesson. I have now used the firm for three separate matters: a family court issue, a house purchase and a complex property dispute, and the service has been outstanding throughout.

April
Family Law

We would recommend David W Harris solicitors to anyone. Their staff are very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. We would especially like to mention Elizabeth Di Sauro who helped us with our wills and made the whole process very easy and enjoyable. She is a very professional person and we will use her and this firm for any further matters. Thank you to everyone at David W Harris

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Wills, Trusts & Tax

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Llantrisant CF72 8XT

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Units 1-2, Magden Park
Green Meadow
Llantrisant
CF72 8XT

01443 223265

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Family · 1 procurement area

Rhondda Cynon Taff & Merthyr Tydfil

Our Talbot Green office at Magden Park, Llantrisant, supports people across Rhondda Cynon Taf and the surrounding area with personal injury, medical negligence and brain injury claims, residential conveyancing, family law, wills and probate, dispute resolution and criminal law. A private car park is a three-minute walk away and Pontyclun railway station is nearby.

Opening hours

Monday – Friday 09:15 – 17:15

Saturday – Sunday Closed

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Wheelchair access Accessible parking Step-free access

Pontypridd Head Office CF37 2BW

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24-25 Gelliwastad Road
Pontypridd
CF37 2BW

01443 486666

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Crime · 1 duty solicitor scheme

DS6013 Merthyr Tydfil / Cynon Valley / Mid Glamorgan & Miskin

Family · 1 procurement area

Rhondda Cynon Taff & Merthyr Tydfil

Our head office on Gelliwastad Road serves people throughout Rhondda Cynon Taf and the surrounding area with personal injury and medical negligence claims, residential conveyancing, family law, wills and probate, dispute resolution, criminal law and powers of attorney. We are a two-minute walk from Catherine Street car park and four minutes from Pontypridd bus station.

Opening hours

Monday – Friday 09:15 – 17:15

Saturday – Sunday Closed

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Wheelchair access

Swansea SA1 1SR

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Ground Floor
Clipper House
Quay West
Swansea
SA1 1SR

01792 455400

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Crime · 1 duty solicitor scheme

DS5014 West Glamorgan

Family · 1 procurement area

Neath Port Talbot and Swansea

Our Swansea office, on the ground floor of Clipper House at Quay West, serves clients across South West Wales with personal injury, medical negligence and brain injury claims, residential conveyancing, family law and divorce, wills and probate, dispute resolution, criminal law and powers of attorney.

Opening hours

Monday – Friday 09:00 – 17:00

Saturday – Sunday Closed

Accessibility

Wheelchair access Step-free access

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Service	Price
Freehold Sale From £1,095 for properties up to £250,000, rising with property value to £2,000 or more above £750,000. Excludes disbursements.	From £1,095 + VAT
Freehold Purchase From £1,095 for properties up to £250,000, rising with property value to £2,000 or more above £750,000. Excludes disbursements.	From £1,095 + VAT
Leasehold Sale From £1,700 for properties up to £250,000, rising with property value. Leasehold matters are assessed on their individual facts.	From £1,700 + VAT
Leasehold Purchase From £1,700 for properties up to £250,000, rising with property value. Leasehold matters are assessed on their individual facts.	From £1,700 + VAT
Remortgage Fixed fee remortgage. A transfer of equity combined with a remortgage is £895.	£750 + VAT
Transfer of Equity Basic transfer of equity £750; matrimonial transfer £895; transfer of equity with remortgage £895.	From £750 + VAT
Grant of Probate Grant of Representation only, for uncontested estates with UK assets. Price depends on complexity and the inheritance tax forms required.	£1,000 – £1,250 + VAT
Full Estate Administration Including the Grant of Representation. Typically £1,250 to £2,000 for estates up to £150,000 and £2,000 to £4,000 up to £400,000; the average is £3,000.	From £1,500 + VAT
Single Will Simple single Will. Life interest Wills £750; simple amendments or codicils £50 to £100. Complex Wills with tax planning advice are quoted individually.	£300 + VAT
Mirror Wills Simple joint Wills for a couple with straightforward estates.	£400 + VAT
Lasting Power of Attorney Single financial or health LPA £450; single financial and health LPA £650; joint financial and health LPAs £1,000.	From £450 + VAT
Motoring Offence Defence Guilty plea with one Magistrates' Court hearing £400; not guilty plea and half-day trial £1,000; exceptional hardship application £750. Hourly rates also available.	From £400 + VAT
Divorce (Uncontested) Applicant £450 fixed fee plus the court application fee; respondent £400 plus disbursements. Initial one-hour consultation £200.	£450 + VAT
Financial Settlement Hourly rate for family work by a solicitor with eight years' post-qualification experience. £500 payment on account is required for hourly rated work.	£250/hr + VAT
Child Arrangements Private and public law children matters, including care proceedings. Legal aid available where eligible.	Contact us for a quote
Personal Injury Claim No win, no fee. Free initial consultation. Road traffic, workplace, public liability, serious and fatal injury claims.	Contact us for a quote
Magistrates Court Representation Criminal defence at the police station and Magistrates' Court, available 24 hours a day. Legal aid available where eligible.	Contact us for a quote
Crown Court Representation Defence in serious Crown Court matters including drugs, fraud, sexual offences and murder. Legal aid available where eligible.	Contact us for a quote
Independent Legal Advice One-off fixed fee appointment, in person or by video, for personal transactions. Commercial borrowing, company and director's guarantee matters from £300 per person.	From £250 + VAT
Medical Negligence Claim No win, no fee through a conditional fee agreement. Free initial consultation. Misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, surgical, birth injury, dental and care home negligence.	Contact us for a quote

All prices are guideline only, exclude VAT at 20% and exclude disbursements such as court fees, searches and Land Registry fees. Conveyancing fees rise with property value and leasehold complexity. Personal injury and medical negligence claims are funded on a no win, no fee basis. Legal aid is available for eligible criminal and family matters. We confirm a full cost estimate before any work begins.

Frequently Asked Questions

When someone dies without having a valid Will, they become an intestate person, and their estate will need to follow the rules of intestacy, meaning only limited people will be entitled to inherit, such as spouses/civil partners, children, grandchildren, and siblings. If the deceased person was married or in a civil partnership, their estate is worth more than £322,000, and they have surviving children, grandchildren or great grandchildren, the spouse or partner would inherit all the deceased's possessions, the initial £322,000 of the estate and half of the remaining estate. However, if there are no other surviving relatives other than the spouse or civil partner, they will inherit everything.

Whether probate is required will depend on the deceased person's estate, in particular the value of it. If an estate is valued above the probate threshold, the executor or administrator of the estate is required to obtain the grant of probate. The threshold currently stands between £5,000 and £50,000. This, however, will usually depend on the bank the deceased's money is held with.

On average, the process of probate takes a year to finalise. This is from the date the deceased person died to when the beneficiaries receive their inheritance. However, this can be longer or shorter depending on the circumstances. The process of probate has many steps involved, and typically a deceased person's estate will need a lot of handling, including contacting banks, insurance companies, HMRC, and more. There is also the possibility for delays to occur due to family disputes, claims made against the estate, and more.

If you have been named the executor of a Will, it can feel extremely daunting, with so many different aspects to consider during the process. It's important to be aware that you do not have to carry out the estate execution, even if you have been nominated as the executor. You can choose to renounce your rights by signing a legal document called a Deed of Renunciation (PA15), or instead, you can ask for the assistance of a probate solicitor who can provide advice and support, or act as an executor on your behalf.

There is only one ground for divorce, and that is the 'irretrievable breakdown of the marriage'. Prior to the new divorce law in 2022, the sole ground for divorce had to be evidenced by one or more facts, but the statement of the irretrievable breakdown is now sufficient enough for the courts to grant a divorce.

Generally, the individual who made the divorce application is responsible for footing the divorce application fee. For example, if the divorce application was solely applied for, that individual would need to pay the court fee. Where the application was jointly made, the joint applicants can choose to split the court fee between themselves.

There are strict time limits for brain injury claims. Typically, you have three years from the date on which the injury occurred to issue a claim in court. If you do not issue your claim in time, you will lose the right to bring your claim altogether. In some circumstances, you will be able to bring a claim within three years of the date on which you ought reasonably to have become aware that you had a claim. This 'date of knowledge' test is subjective and needs to be assessed on a case by case basis. There are two common exceptions to the standard three-year time limit that may apply to brain injury claims: when bringing a claim on behalf of a child, you have to issue the claim in court before the child's 21st birthday; and if you are claiming for someone without the mental capacity to pursue a claim themselves, there is no time limit. If they later regain capacity, the three-year time limit will apply from that point.

Where someone has suffered a serious brain injury, they may not have the capacity to pursue a compensation claim themselves. In such circumstances, it is possible for someone else to pursue compensation on the injured person's behalf. The injured party could also be a child, in which case their parents or guardians will be able to pursue compensation up until the child turns 18. The injured party can then potentially pursue their own claim up until their 21st birthday, or if they lack mental capacity, someone else can pursue a claim on their behalf. In some cases, court approval will be needed before you can pursue a claim for someone else. Our team can advise you on this and assist with the process of securing court approval where appropriate.

As criminal law specialists, we have the expertise to provide the best possible defence. We are available 24 hours a day and will intervene on your behalf immediately to ensure you have the advice and protection you need. We hold the Law Society's criminal litigation accreditation in recognition of the excellent standards we maintain in providing criminal law advice, representation and client service. The accreditation is only awarded to criminal law firms with a high level of knowledge, skills and experience in criminal litigation. The role of solicitors in criminal cases includes ensuring you have a robust defence and that you are represented by an expert in the relevant area of criminal law. We have a sound track record in criminal defence and if you ask us to represent you, you can be sure of solid advice and guidance.

Yes, you can still drive until your court appearance. However, if the police issue an interim disqualification, then you may be banned from driving. In any case, it's essential to speak to our solicitors specialising in drink driving to prepare for what lies ahead.

Independent legal advice means consulting a legal expert about an agreement or other matter where that expert is not connected to any of the other parties involved. For example, for a mortgage agreement, it means getting advice from a lawyer who is not connected to your lender. This advice will usually involve making sure you fully understand what the terms of the agreement mean and your legal rights. The adviser should also tell you whether they think the agreement is in your best interests and, if not, where amendments may be required.

Yes. Typically, you have three years to bring a care home claim starting from either the date of the negligent treatment, or from when it was discovered. It can be difficult to establish a time frame when you're working with individuals who lack mental capacity, and there are often exceptions to the three-year rule. A nursing home negligence lawyer can advise you on the specific deadlines that you'll need to be mindful of, ensuring that matters are progressed swiftly with minimum delays.

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Legal Aid

Legal aid is publicly funded help with legal costs in England and Wales, run by the Legal Aid Agency. Firms hold a separate contract for each category of law they cover, and whether someone qualifies depends on their financial means and the type of case. David W Harris & Co appears in the agency's published data as a provider in the categories below.

Defence representation for people arrested, charged, or facing prosecution, including police station, magistrates court, and Crown Court work.

Criminal legal aid covers the cost of a solicitor when you have been arrested, charged with a crime, or are facing prosecution. The duty solicitor scheme means anyone arrested can ask for a free solicitor at the police station regardless of income, with no means test. Once a case reaches court, eligibility for representation is means and merits tested.

Available at these offices: Pontypridd, Swansea

2 duty solicitor schemes

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Family law support where there is documented domestic abuse, plus care proceedings, child protection, forced marriage, and international child abduction.

Family legal aid covers domestic abuse, child protection (including care proceedings), forced marriage, female genital mutilation, and international child abduction. Routine divorce and child arrangements are generally not covered by legal aid since the 2013 LASPO reforms unless there is evidence of domestic abuse. Care proceedings are non-means-tested for parents; other family legal aid is means and merits tested.

Available at these offices: Llantrisant, Pontypridd, Swansea

3 procurement areas

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