Barbara heads our Divorce and Finance Team. She is a specialist family lawyer, accredited by Resolution, first for family law, www.resolution.org.uk in the areas of Complex Financial Property and Pensions on Divorce and is currently the only Resolution accredited pensions specialist lawyer in Lancashire. She qualified as a solicitor in 1995, initially working in Carlisle and moved to work in Lancaster in 1997 where she developed her expertise in family law. Alongside our late partner, Andie Brown, she became a member of the Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme when it began in 1999. From 2005, Barbara led a successful family law team in Kendal for 12 years. She returned to work in Lancaster in 2017 and is now based at our Lancaster office and available to meet clients at our Preston office. Barbara knows Preston well as she attended Penwortham Girls’ High School and worked at Preston County Court before qualifying. Barbara is a member of Resolution and Chairs the Lancashire and Cumbria Resolution Committee. She is committed to addressing the resolution of issues on divorce and separation with a constructive approach. She is also experienced in representing clients at round table meetings, helping separated couples reach agreed solutions and better outcomes.
3 & 4 Aalborg Square, LA1 1BJ
Licensed for 28 years
Family Law
Barbara Richardson is the most tenacious empathetic solicitor I could not have got through my messy divorce without her excellent work I would recommend her to anyone
A representative from Blackhurst Swainson Goodier LLP responded to this review on 17 July, 2023
Dear Chris, thank you so much for leaving such a lovely review. We really appreciate it and will make sure Barbara knows. With best wishes, BSG Solicitors
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Barbara heads our Divorce and Finance Team. She is a specialist family lawyer, accredited by Resolution, first for family law, www.resolution.org.uk in the areas of Complex Financial Property and Pensions on Divorce and is currently the only Resolution accredited pensions specialist lawyer in Lancashire. She qualified as a solicitor in 1995, initially working in Carlisle and moved to work in Lancaster in 1997 where she developed her expertise in family law. Alongside our late partner, Andie Brown, she became a member of the Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme when it began in 1999. From 2005, Barbara led a successful family law team in Kendal for 12 years. She returned to work in Lancaster in 2017 and is now based at our Lancaster office and available to meet clients at our Preston office. Barbara knows Preston well as she attended Penwortham Girls’ High School and worked at Preston County Court before qualifying. Barbara is a member of Resolution and Chairs the Lancashire and Cumbria Resolution Committee. She is committed to addressing the resolution of issues on divorce and separation with a constructive approach. She is also experienced in representing clients at round table meetings, helping separated couples reach agreed solutions and better outcomes.
Languages Spoken: English
United Kingdom
Currently Registered
02/10/95
10/06/24
Divorce
Going through a divorce is extremely challenging. Barbara Richardson's guidance through this process was invaluable. Her excellent communication skills, legal knowledge and the practical advice provided throughout led to a successful resolution.
Lawyer named in this review: Barbara Richardson
A representative from Blackhurst Swainson Goodier LLP responded to this review on 09 August, 2024
Thank you for your feedback. I will ensure that Barbara is informed that you are happy with the service you received.
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Professional and experienced divorce solicitor
Barbara is an experienced, professional, kind, and calm solicitor. I'm pleased that I had her by my side through my long and difficult divorce. We were a team, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to those looking for an excellent divorce solicitor.
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A representative from Blackhurst Swainson Goodier LLP responded to this review on 26 July, 2024
Thank you so much for leaving this lovely review. We look forward to working with you again the future.
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Professional and very client friendly.
I needed a solicitor to guide me through a divorce process, and chose BSG after reading other positive comments about them on numerous sites with many many people recommending them.
From day one, the firm made me feel welcome as though I had been a long standing client of theirs. Barbara and Vicky were outstanding. The communications and explanation of everything was a tremendous help. Their guidance through each and every part of the process, completing much of the paperwork for me to save me the stress of doing it all was incredibly helpful. I personally would have no hesitation in recommending BSG for anything you need advice on.
Lawyer named in this review: Barbara Richardson
A representative from Blackhurst Swainson Goodier LLP responded to this review on 17 June, 2024
Many thanks for your very kind review Tony.
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Divorce
An exceptionally professional, positive and compassionate legal service. My solicitor and her staff supported me throughout the ordeal.
Lawyer named in this review: Barbara Richardson
A representative from Blackhurst Swainson Goodier LLP responded to this review on 31 May, 2024
Many thanks for your kind review, we will pass this feedback on.
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Wonderful approachable professional service
Barbara Richardson, BSG Solicitors was recommended to me and I couldn't have been more happy that she was! She has a wonderfully approachable demeanour and during a very sensitive time of my life (during the process of my divorce), I felt nurtured and very safe in her hands. She offered excellent advice and I would highly recommend her without doubt to anyone.
Lawyer named in this review: Barbara Richardson
A representative from Blackhurst Swainson Goodier LLP responded to this review on 07 December, 2023
Thank you Carrie. Best wishes for the future.
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