Graham Blyth – Partner
Graham joined our firm in January 2016 from an Edinburgh firm and heads our Conveyancing Department.
John Dickie – Partner
John started his career as a solicitor in Edinburgh, specialising in civil litigation in both the Court of Session and Sheriff Court. Since joining the firm in 1984, he has continued to practise as a Court lawyer, and heads the firm’s litigation department.
Catriona Macdonald – Partner
Catriona joined us in 2008 and practises as a Court lawyer, advising on a wide range of legal issues, particularly on family law issues, including separation, divorce, cohabitation issues and child related matters, including adoptions. She also assists with debt recovery matters and applications under the Adults with Incapacity Act (Scotland) 2000.
Manus McMonagle – Consultant
Manus, the firm’s former senior partner, and a well kent face around Falkirk, still provides a valuable service to the firm, now assisting clients mainly with Will preparation and Powers of Attorney.
Melissa Baptista – Solicitor
Melissa joined our firm in December 2024 as a Solicitor. She works alongside Graham Blyth in our Conveyancing Department and also assists in the preparation of Wills, Powers of Attorney, and in Executries.
Gina Aitken – Practice Manager
Our Legal Services

Litigation
We specialise in all aspects of Family law, Employment law, debt collection and court action.

Property Services
Expert help and advice with Residential Conveyancing and Commercial Property & Leasing.

Wills & Power of Attorney
Blackadder & McMonagle have years of experience with Wills and Power of Attorney.