Solicitors in the Supreme Courts of Scotland
Notaries Public and Estate Agents
The Partners Messrs Clark Ferguson, SSC is a partnership of two highly experienced solicitors who have practised in Edinburgh for 20 years or more.
David J Clark, LL.B. (Hons) has been a practising solicitor for over 20 years and in his own name for the past 15 years in Leith. He handles all house sales and purchases for the Practice and is also in charge of our Sheriff Court civil department including child contact cases and divorce
Donald W Ferguson LL.B, Dip LP is a qualified solicitor/mediator.
He is in charge of our criminal law and Human Rights department and also utilises his 20 years experience in several areas of court work by supervising all criminal injuries compensation claims, other accident and personal injuries claims and Court of Session cases involving Judicial Review.
David Clark and Donald Ferguson are assisted by two qualified solicitors and three secretarial staff, making for a team which works well together in the best interests of all our clients.
David J Clark, LL.B. (Hons) has been a practising solicitor for over 20 years and in his own name for the past 15 years in Leith. He handles all house sales and purchases for the Practice and is also in charge of our Sheriff Court civil department including child contact cases and divorce
Donald W Ferguson LL.B, Dip LP is a qualified solicitor/mediator.
He is in charge of our criminal law and Human Rights department and also utilises his 20 years experience in several areas of court work by supervising all criminal injuries compensation claims, other accident and personal injuries claims and Court of Session cases involving Judicial Review.
David Clark and Donald Ferguson are assisted by two qualified solicitors and three secretarial staff, making for a team which works well together in the best interests of all our clients.
Criminal Cases and Human Rights Issues
If you are in trouble with the police and do not know what to do or if you have received a Complaint (Summons) from the Procurator Fiscal’s Office, you should consult a solicitor without delay. Sometimes when accused persons are sent Complaints by the Procurator Fiscal’s Office, they are encouraged to complete and return the paperwork direct to the Court. We would advise that this should never be done without first consulting a solicitor as there are many important and technical issues which can arise from the documentation itself.
No one should have to stand alone in Courts, we have many years experience of every type of criminal case at High Court, Sheriff Court and District Court level. We also handle Military Law (Court Martial) cases. There is no case too small or too large for us to take on – many years experience in this area has established an excellent reputation.
With regard to the cost of legal representation, you may be eligible for criminal legal aid, advice and assistance or a free initial consultation if not eligible for legal aid. If you have to pay a private fee for a case, this will be discussed beforehand and a fee structure agreed. However, in most criminal cases, clients are usually eligible for some form of legal aid or another.
