Allan McDougall Solicitors

Julie Harris introduces Allan McDougall Solicitors and the services we offer our clients. Personal injury claims: We recover millions of pounds in compensation for injured people throughout Scotland each year. Employment issues: When work isn't working out, we have the specialist legal advice you need. Family matters: Dealing with a challenging family issue? We’ll help you find effective solutions and offer practical advice. Free clinics every Wednesday. https://lnkd.in/ea5JjeUE

Free family law clinic Wednesday, 18 December (telephone or video call) Book a place: https://buff.ly/2TT3bPO #divorce #separation #cohabitation #civilpartnership #parentalrights #parentalresponsibilities #parentalcontact #adoption #prenuptialagreements

Outstanding feedback for our approachable, expert team from our clients on a consistent basis. Great service and results. Thanks Steven Blacklaws! https://buff.ly/3dw7YO8 #feedback #reviews #clientfeedback #clientservice #customerservice #clientexperience #customerexperience #clientsatisfaction #customersatisfaction

Many thanks to all our clients, our amazing team, and everyone with whom we work for your support and co-operation throughout 2024. We wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy, prosperous 2025. Best wishes from all of us at Allan McDougall Solicitors. Please note that we will be closing for the festive period at 5pm on Monday, 23 December 2024 and opening again at 9am on Monday, 6 January 2025. #merrychristmas #christmas #christmasgreetings #holidays #happyholidays #thankyou

Our Julie Harris was invited to Holy Rood High School today to help judge the final of the Youth Philanthropy Initiative, a nationwide project where teams of school pupils make a pitch on behalf of their chosen charity. Julie said: “The standard of presentation was exceptional, with the pupils displaying compassion, understanding and great confidence when describing the work of the various charities. The winning team spoke about Fresh Start, a local charity helping to tackle issues presented by homelessness. Their pitch was truly inspiring (including a very original rap!) They won £3,000 for their nominated cause. What a tremendous achievement.” Many congratulations to all the teams taking part today and very well done to the teachers and staff involved in organising such an educational, informative and enjoyable event. More about Youth Philanthropy Initiative Scotland: https://lnkd.in/gkXScrJ More about Fresh Start (Scotland): https://lnkd.in/ex7NzdU

Delighted to support Lawscot Foundation’s Christmas campaign, Baublefest, again this year with our donation.  The Foundation’s campaign this year aims to raise enough funds to support three students from less advantaged backgrounds for a full academic year.   Find out more and take part: https://lnkd.in/gDS6db7 The Law Society of Scotland #Baublefest

The Scottish Law Commission has recommended changes to the law on damages for personal injury in Scotland in a new report. Julie Harris, head of our personal injury team, commented: "The Scottish Law Commission's proposal to review aspects of the law on damages for personal injury is welcome and timeous. Certain areas of our system of compensation seem unjust and fail to reflect current-day thinking. Take for example the situation where a friend or neighbour gives significant time, perhaps over months or years, to helping someone with a serious injury. Currently that assistance will not be compensated in a personal injury claim. Whereas the very same help provided instead by a family member would be. Another example is the law on time bar relating to asbestos cases. Currently, a claim in respect of a serious asbestos-related condition may be deemed time barred simply because the individual did not pursue an earlier claim for pleural plaques (which is a symptomless condition) within 3 years. Clearly this is an anomaly requiring correction. There are many other issues, and a full review of the aspects listed by the Scottish Law Commission is something Allan McDougall Solicitors supports." More detail in Scottish Legal News: https://lnkd.in/eNxASbUV and the report is available here: https://lnkd.in/eXpqtCvC The Law Society of Scotland #personalinjury #personalinjurylaw #personalinjurylawyer #damages #compensation

Free family law clinic Wednesday, 11 December (telephone or video call) Book a place: https://buff.ly/2TT3bPO #divorce #separation #cohabitation #civilpartnership #parentalrights #parentalresponsibilities #parentalcontact #adoption #prenuptialagreements

Many thanks to our Linda Reid, who once again organised a collection of food bank donations for Edinburgh Food Project this Christmas. Faith Nicholson, Trusts & Corporate Fundraising Manager at Edinburgh Food Project, said: “Thank you so much for coming along to our warehouse today with your incredible food donation from the staff and partners at Allan McDougall Solicitors. Last winter, we gave out over 6,000 food parcels to adults and children in Edinburgh. With your help, we can meet the demands that this winter will bring. Thank you so much again.” For more about Edinburgh Food Project and the fantastic work they do: https://lnkd.in/dFbVpsN

Outstanding feedback for our approachable, expert team from our clients on a consistent basis. Great service and results. Thanks Fiona and Stephen! https://buff.ly/3dw7YO8 #feedback #reviews #clientfeedback #clientservice #customerservice #clientexperience #customerexperience #clientsatisfaction #customersatisfaction