A sign that read "progress isn't a straight line" once decorated the entrance to the firm's arcade.
This quote is an adaption of Martin Luther King Junior's famous speech in which he said:
"…the line of progress is never straight. For a period, a movement may follow a straight line and then it encounters obstacles and the path bends. It is like curving around a mountain when you are approaching a city. Often if feels as though you were moving backwards, and you lose sight of your goal: but in fact you are moving ahead, and soon you will see the city again, closer by…"
This quote helps to explain what brings many of our clients to us. Life, business and public service are not straightforward. There are highs and lows, pitfalls, obstacles and setbacks that can require legal intervention to get things back on track. For almost a century, Napiers have been committed to helping clients, from all walks of life, to navigate the good times and the bad.
We provide representation, advice and support at critical points in life and business.
Our lawyers are highly motivated, forward-thinking, resourceful and effective, and our work is shaped by our integrity and professionalism.
A Century of Excellence
As the firm’s centenary approaches, our new generation of lawyers, led by Managing Partner Joe Napier, continue to build on the unwavering success and unenviable reputation of Joe’s grandad James, uncle Oliver and cousin Brigid.
Napier Solicitors Timeline
Our Story So Far
1930
Napier Solicitors is founded by James Napier.
1970’s
Sir Oliver Napier succeeded his father James Napier in the management of the firm. Sir Oliver was a prominent Member of Parliament from 1970 and was knighted in 1985 in the Queen’s birthday honours.
1990’s
Brigid Napier succeeded her father and grandfather in the management of the firm. Brigid was elected as a Council member of the Law Society of Northern Ireland in 2017.
2019
Joe Napier, cousin of Brigid Napier, was appointed managing partner of the firm.
2022
Brigid Napier was elected as President of the Law Society of Northern Ireland in the Society’s centenary year.
2023
The firm was voted one of Northern Ireland’s top 5 law firms in the first and only peer-to-peer and client survey conducted by the Belfast Telegraph.
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