About the Solicitors at Ormrods

Meet The Team at Ormrods

Geoff Ormrod

Geoff obtained his law degree from the University of Kent and after qualifying as a solicitor in 1977 began his practice in the City of London.  There he gained experience in heavyweight commercial law and litigation.  After a number of years in the city Geoff decided to return home to Lancashire where he has practised in partnership or as an employed solicitor ever since.

With almost 30 years experience there is a very little that Geoff cannot advise upon and, over the years, he has built up a number of clients who rely on him for all their legal needs.

Geoff has a keen interest in sport and information technology.  The latter has led to him establishing a sophisticated sole practice in September 2003 which has grown into the current partnership of Ormrods Solicitors & Advocates.

Geoff is happy to accept instructions on any new matter and can be contacted directly on 01253 861032.

Michael Penny

Michael qualified as a solicitor in October 2001.  Despite coming to the law later in life he has practised for a number of years prior to his qualification and has extensive knowledge in most areas of civil litigation.

Following his admission as a solicitor Michael went on to pass the exams qualifying him as a solicitor advocate.  This means he is now entitled to represent all his clients in any court either civil or criminal up to and including the Supreme Court.

Michael is also a member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers, the Employment Lawyers Association and Resolution.

Michael is always delighted to receive new instructions on any litigious matter and can be contacted directly on 01253 861033 or at mike.penny@ormrods.co.uk

Richard Darby

Richard is a Solicitor, he qualified in 2005 after having gained his Law Degree and then completed his LPC at the University of Central Lancashire. He practised for nearly 2 years prior to qualification, during and before his training.

He has experience in most areas of civil litigation gained in both provincial firms and city centre firms.

Richard will take instruction in most types of civil litigation and personal injury cases and he has a specialist interest in representing injured motorcyclists and cyclists. He has experience in handling cases of all values and also those of a significant value involving serious life changing injuries.

Aside from the Law, Richard is a Diver and a Motorcyclist. He is a keen amateur restorer of motorbikes and cars and a follower of motorsport.

Richard is a member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers and is passionate about representing all of his clients. For more information on Richard, the Personal Injury and Litigation Department you can follow the links at the top of this page.

Richard is always delighted to receive new instructions and can be contacted directly on 01253 861034 or at richard.darby@ormrods.co.uk.

Ron Railton

Ron is a conveyancer with over 40 years experience in both residential and commercial conveyancing matters. He has significant experience in dealing with a wide and varied range of property transactions including estate conveyancing, residential transactions and commercial leases.

Ron always endeavours to give a friendly and professional service to his broad ranged client base.

He is a keen sports fan, music enthusiast and family man.

Ron is always happy to give advice and take instructions from old clients and new. He can be contacted directly by e-mail at ron.railton@ormrods.co.uk or by telephone on 01253 861035