Business Details
Trusted Legal & Estate Agency Services in Moffat
A M Simpson & Son has served the Dumfries and Galloway region for over 120 years, establishing itself as a trusted legal and estate agency practice rooted in Moffat. Since its acquisition by Alistair Stevenson in 2016, the firm has expanded its legal services while maintaining its local identity. Led by Solicitor Tom Pottinger, who brings over 14 years of expertise in property law, Wills, and agricultural matters, the team combines deep regional knowledge with a commitment to client-focused service.Our dual role as solicitors and estate agents enables seamless support for residential and commercial property transactions, alongside specialist legal services including family law, executries, and personal injury claims. With a heritage of integrity and a forward-looking approach, we prioritise clear communication, local market insight, and tailored solutions to meet the evolving needs of individuals, families, and businesses in Moffat and surrounding areas.
Services
Legal Services
Estate Agency
Property Sales
Wills & Estates
Family Law
Commercial Property
Agricultural Law
Personal Injury Claims
Employment Law
Powers of Attorney
Highlights and features
- We have over 120 years of experience serving Moffat and the surrounding region.
- Our solicitors offer 14+ years of expertise in property and family law.
- We provide combined legal and estate agency services under one roof.
- We maintain unrivalled local knowledge of Moffat property values and markets.
- Our client-focused approach ensures tailored, transparent legal solutions.
What people say
Excellent local knowledge
Smooth property transactions
Professional legal service
Prompt communication
Expert market advice
Services
Legal Services
We provide comprehensive legal services covering property transactions, family law, wills, and commercial matters. Our solicitors combine specialist expertise with local knowledge to deliver practical solutions. Clients benefit from clear communication and a commitment to achieving favourable outcomes through negotiation or litigation.
Estate Agency
Our estate agency service offers expert property valuations and marketing strategies tailored to Moffat's market. We handle residential and commercial sales with local market insights. Clients receive dedicated support from listing through to completion, leveraging our dual legal and real estate expertise.
Wills & Estates
We specialise in creating tailored wills and estate plans to protect your assets and wishes. Our services include inheritance tax planning, executry administration, and power of attorney arrangements. Compassionate guidance ensures clients make informed decisions about their future.
Family Law
Our family law team handles separations, child arrangements, and financial settlements with sensitivity. We prioritise amicable resolutions while preparing robust court representation when needed. Services include advising on property rights, maintenance, and cohabitation agreements.
Agricultural Law
We offer specialist agricultural legal services including farm sales, leases, and succession planning. Our expertise covers rural property transactions and agricultural tenancy agreements. Clients benefit from sector-specific knowledge and longstanding relationships within the farming community.
People
Tom Pottinger
Solicitor
Tom specialises in property law, agricultural matters, and private client services with over 14 years' experience. He manages all legal transactions for A M Simpson & Son in Moffat, providing expert local guidance.
Rena Hastings
Estate Agency Assistant
Rena supports property sales with part-time estate agency duties, handling client enquiries and marketing properties. Her local knowledge contributes to successful property transactions in the Moffat area.
Karen Dickson
Legal Secretary
Karen manages executry cases and provides secretarial support, serving as the initial contact point for clients. Her organisational skills ensure smooth operations across legal and estate agency functions.
Questions
What areas do you cover?
We primarily serve Moffat, Dumfries and Galloway, and Lockerbie, with property expertise across the surrounding regions.
Do you offer both legal and estate agency services?
Yes, we uniquely combine solicitor services with estate agency under one roof for seamless property and legal transactions.
How experienced is your team?
Our solicitors have 14+ years' local experience, with combined legal and real estate expertise spanning over 120 years.
What legal specialisms do you offer?
We specialise in property law, family matters, wills, executries, agricultural law, and personal injury claims.
Can you help with rural property sales?
Yes, we have specialist agricultural law knowledge and extensive experience handling farm and rural property transactions.
