David Barton
Solicitor
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Senior Solicitor
SRA ID: 327485
David joined the residential conveyancing department at Walker Foster in 2007 as a Solicitor, having qualified in 2003. Based initially at the firm’s Ilkley office, he very quickly became well known and respected as a leading conveyancing force among people looking for conveyancing services and with local estate agents and other businesses. He continued to work at the Ilkley office until July 2016 when he moved to the Skipton office to step into the shoes of a senior conveyancing partner who retired.
Since moving to the Skipton office, David has continued to build up a significant following in the community and has excellent referral relationships with a number of estate agents and other property professionals, so much so that he remains one of the firm’s busiest conveyancing solicitors.
David is respected in the business community and is well known for his expertise, depth of knowledge across all areas of conveyancing and his ability to find solutions to difficult legal problems. David deals with all types of residential property and acts for a number of property developers and investors in relation to acquisitions and disposals.
In his spare time, David enjoys attending football matches with his Everton and Man City supporting sons. He can often be found on the golf course or out on walks with his beloved cockapoo, Olly.
3 High Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1AA
Licensed for 21 years
Practice Areas
Housing & Property
Excellent Service
An excellent professional service
Pleasure to recommend
Lawyer named in this review: David Barton
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House sale for deceased relative
Excellent service from the property department for what could have been a tricky house sale. Our contacts at Walker Foster (David and his assistant Marguerite) were always helpful, professional and very prompt in responding to queries and matters of concern.
Lawyer named in this review: David Barton
A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 04 August, 2025
Dear Anne, Thank you for your kind words. We're delighted to hear that David and Marguerite provided you with helpful, professional, and prompt support throughout your house sale. Best regards, Walker Foster Solicitors
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Land
Used again and again always get the job done no hassle
Lawyer named in this review: David Barton
A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 28 July, 2025
Dear Paul, Thank you for your continued trust. We're glad to hear everything was handled smoothly and hassle-free. Best regards, Walker Foster Solicitors
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Excellent solicitor , highly recommend
David was by far the best solicitor that I've ever used . In my opinion he is first class . I highly recommend David to others . He was quick at responding and gave me very good advice. The whole process was very smooth and stress free . David kept me up to date with everything and was always available to discuss any concerns I had . I want to say a huge thank you to David and for his service and upmost professionalism. Five stars. Thank you David .
Lawyer named in this review: David Barton
A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 30 June, 2025
Dear Judith , Thank you for your outstanding feedback. We’re thrilled to hear that David provided first-class service, clear communication, and expert advice, making your experience smooth and stress-free. Your high recommendation and kind words mean a great deal to us. Best regards, Walker Foster
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House sale & purchase
Very good from start to completion.
David is very professional and friendly to deal with.
Highly recommended.
Lawyer named in this review: David Barton
A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 12 May, 2025
Hi Dominic. Thank you for your kind feedback. I'm really pleased to hear you had a positive experience from start to finish. It was a pleasure working with you, and I truly appreciate your recommendation.
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House sale
I found my emails and queries were slow to be responded to, with me often having to chase up a response. I think responding to emails in a prompt manner would give a better service, clients should not have to chase up.
Lawyer named in this review: David Barton
A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 09 April, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're genuinely sorry to hear that you experienced delays in communication—this is not the standard of service we strive to provide. We completely understand how important timely updates are, especially during what can often be a stressful process. Your comments have been shared with the team, and we’re reviewing our communication procedures to ensure improvements are made. We really appreciate your honesty.
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Sale of land
We have recently sold a parcel of land with Walker Foster, with David Barton overseeing the sale. Highly recommend David, he is thorougher and consistent. And always gets back to you when he says he will. Thank you David for helping every step of the way.
Lawyer named in this review: David Barton
A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 10 March, 2025
Thank you, Amy Louise! We're so glad to hear that David provided thorough and consistent service throughout the sale of your land. Your recommendation means a lot to us!
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House sale
David was professional and supportive throughout the process. He dealt with the unusual enquiries swiftly and even visited our property to get a clearer understanding of the challenges caused by the rural situation.
Lawyer named in this review: David Barton
A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 09 January, 2025
Thank you for your feedback, Judith. We're glad David was able to provide professional and supportive service, especially with the unique challenges of your rural property.
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Excellent service once again.
David is thorough, efficient and very easy to communicate with. He ensured the house sale went through on time and dealt with all obstacles quickly.
I’ll definitely be coming back the next time!
Lawyer named in this review: David Barton
A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 09 December, 2024
Thank you for your kind words Chris! We are glad David provided a thorough and efficient service. We look forward to assisting you again in the future!
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Efficient as always
Dealt with David Barton many times before.
As always he is very thorough and inspires confidence
Lawyer named in this review: David Barton
A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 05 December, 2024
Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that David has consistently provided you with thorough and confidence-inspiring service. It’s always great to know when our team members make such a positive impact. We truly value your continued trust and look forward to assisting you again in the future!
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