A familiar name in Tamworth’s legal community is entering a new chapter, with Harris Solicitors now officially taken over by Lyon Legal Services.
The change brings an end to Harris’s time as an independent firm while opening the way for clients to benefit from the broader services and resources that Lyon provides across the region.
For many years, Harris Solicitors has been a trusted part of the Tamworth landscape, helping locals with property and conveyancing matters, wills and estates, commercial issues, and guardianship. Known for their steady advice and approachable service, the team earned a reputation for being reliable and community-minded.
While the Harris name is stepping aside, clients can look forward to continuity of service backed by the expanded expertise of Lyon Legal Services.
“This is a proud moment for us. The acquisition marks a significant step forward as we continue to grow our reach across Northern New South Wales. With this expansion, we’re now in a position to offer our full suite of legal and conveyancing services to the Tamworth region, while maintaining the high standards of care, reliability, and professionalism that our clients have come to expect,” said Jason Sutton, Mediator, Parenting Coordinator & Office/ HR Manager for Lyon.
Based in Inverell, Lyon Legal has grown into a well-respected regional practice, assisting clients across Northern New South Wales in areas such as family law, estate planning, conveyancing, and criminal matters. The firm is known for its transparent pricing, often offering fixed-fee packages that give clients certainty from the outset, and for its empathetic, people-first approach to the law.
Principal Solicitor Neurelle Lyon leads the practice with extensive qualifications, including a Master’s in Family Law and accreditation as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and Collaborative Practitioner. Under her guidance, the firm has developed a reputation for balancing strong legal knowledge with genuine compassion for clients navigating often sensitive and stressful matters.
Mr Sutton tells us that Ms Lyon is also a Tamworth local, having grown up in the town she is very familiar with the area and its needs. She is very much looking forward to the opportunity to provide expert legal advice to the Tamworth area again.
For Harris clients, the change means access to an even wider range of services, delivered with the same personal attention they have long valued. Lyon Legal’s focus on clear communication and tailored support is expected to make the transition seamless, ensuring local families and businesses feel well looked after.
While Harris Solicitors’ long-standing name will no longer appear above the door, its legacy will carry forward through Lyon’s commitment to providing quality legal advice with a local touch. The takeover represents a positive investment in the Tamworth community, strengthening access to legal support and expanding the options available to clients without the need to travel further afield.
“We are looking at growing the team and believe that we can really offer something different to the Tamworth community, we are very client focused and we’re committed to providing trusted legal advice, close to home for our regional clients,” said Mr Sutton.
For Lyon Legal Services, the step into Tamworth reflects a simple goal: to make professional, approachable, and affordable legal services available to more people across regional New South Wales. For the community, it marks a smooth continuation of trusted service, combined with the benefits of a larger, forward-thinking firm.
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