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The matter was resolved amazingly quickly, to my relief. Robert came up to see me as I was unable to drive and was able to put my mind at rest on several issues. I was in need of support and always received it. I wholeheartedly commend the people who handled my case.
The matter was resolved amazingly quickly, to my relief. Every dealing I had with Porter Dodson was efficient, friendly and speedy. I was in need of support and always received it. I wholeheartedly commend the people who handled my case.
Thanks to you and Michelle Wilson for all you have done to get us to this day. I honestly didn’t think we would ever get here. It has been an experience I am keen never to repeat, but without you would have been impossible. Thank you all.
Thank you for all of yours and your teams hard work on getting to this point I have to say there was a point where I thought this day would never come but I'm extremely happy that it has, I will be forever grateful to you all.
In 6 weeks we had the keys to our apartment. One of the most stressful life events made unbelievably quick with the help of Porter Dodson, a most efficient firm of solicitors. Many thanks to Robert Coppard and his team.
In the wake of our mother's passing, we entrusted Porter Dodson Solicitors to manage her estate. Throughout this challenging period, Anna and her team significantly lightened our burden by adeptly managing the estate and facilitating all necessary communications. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Anna and her entire team for their diligence, openness, and compassion, which immensely alleviated the difficulties we faced.
Anna and her team completed a very friendly and professional service handling my late mother's estate.
Both Michael and Eleri were very friendly and professional explaining matters in an easily understood manner
Both Michael and Eleri were very friendly and professional explaining matters in an easily understood manner
We are very happy with how a number of difficult and frustrating twists and turns were managed by Hayley Holland, assisted by Emma Bottomley. The relationship we developed allowed for clear communications between client and solicitor. The level of expertise when dealing with complex leasehold matters, together with management packs, was apparent. We would like to sincerely thank Hayley for her efforts on our behalf and I would certainly recommend Porter Dodson Solicitors.
The work you did for me has been done very professionally, considerately and kindly. The result has changed things in my life for the better. I can't be more thankful and grateful.
Porter Dodson have dealt with some complicated family issues to do with Trusts and property purchase. Their knowledge and experience were exemplary and it was dealt with in a very sensitive, understanding and seamless manner, ensuring a successful outcome and property purchase.
Porter Dodson have dealt with some complicated family issues to do with Trusts and property purchase. Their knowledge and experience were exemplary and it was dealt with in a very sensitive, understanding and seamless manner, ensuring a successful outcome and property purchase.
Thanks for all your hard work Hayley. I’m very grateful.
They provided excellent service. I highly recommend them, especially Katie Hunt who was exceptional. She was incredibly patient with me and guided me through a very professional process. She was always attentive to my questions. Thank you so much. They made this journey stress-free.
I would like to thank you and your team, for your hard work throughout this process including the rapid completion following grant of probate.
Great job Louise. Thanks again for keeping it simple and making sure it got over the line.
The work you did for me has been done very professionally, considerately and kindly. The result has changed things in my life for the better. I can't be more thankful and grateful.
Very helpful and friendly. Could not do enough for us and explained everything.
Very helpful and friendly. Could not do enough for us and explained everything.
Could not be more pleased with the service! I have been nothing but pleased with Porter Dodson. Very responsive, knowledgeable, and mindful of my costs constraints, they have supported me along the road with courtesy and impeccable professional manners. I would highly recommend their services, for litigation and private client affairs.
Thank you for your hard work… and friendly and clear communications whenever I spoke to you on the telephone.
Just a note to thank you both for your hard work regarding the sale of my property. It was lovely to meet you and I thank you for guiding me through this experience. I am very grateful.
Just a note to thank you both for your hard work regarding the sale of the above named property. It was lovely to meet you and I thank you for guiding me through this experience I am very grateful
I used Caron Abbott of the Sherborne branch for the conveyancing on both the sale and purchase of properties. I can't speak highly enough of her and the service provided over what was a very elongated process. Always friendly, professional, efficient and by far in a way the best I've used. Highly recommend.
We have greatly appreciated your kind help in piloting us through the stressful business of house buying and selling. All your communications were extremely clear and helpful, leaving us confident we were in good hands. It's so easy to look back and wonder why we found it daunting when the outcomes were so smooth.
We have greatly appreciated your kind help in piloting us through the stressful business of house buying and selling. All your communications were extremely clear and helpful, leaving us confident we were in good hands. It's so easy to look back and wonder why we found it daunting when the outcomes were so smooth.
Thank you for all the work that you and your team have done to finalise this sale. I have been very pleased with the service which you have provided. It has been dealt with very in a very efficient way.
My uncle was moving house for the first time in 46 years and it was a lot less stressful thanks to Katie Hunt and her team. The buyer caused a lot of complications throughout the transaction, especially on completion day and Katie was calm, efficient and responsive throughout. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her and the team at Porter Dodson. Thank you!
I just wanted to thank you for all you did for me and my children, words will never be enough for how grateful I am.
You are not only fabulous people, Helen & Jill, but also exceptional and brilliant professionals! Huge thanks from all our family.
I would like to thank Paul Watkins in Bridport for helping me write my new Will. From the first time I saw him, he was very approachable and at the same time very professional. He made me feel at ease and was a pleasure to deal with him. The matter was dealt with very promptly and accurately.
Once again can I thank you for all your hard work, it was an extremely stressful time which was made a lot easier by your efforts.
Thank you so much for all your hard work getting this over the line for us, especially with some of the tight timeframes! It's been great working with you and we will certainly recommend Porter Dodson in the future.
Really good, quick straight answers, care about their job and people who need them. Can’t say anything wrong, just proper solicitors!
You have been so patient with us and I really appreciate all your kindness and tolerance.
Professional and approachable, with the right level of empathy and understanding.
Professional and approachable, with the right level of empathy and understanding.
I would just like to take this opportunity to thank you for everything you have done during the process of my case. Your efforts were greatly appreciated.
I wanted to commend Will on the highly professional way in which he has acted on my late mother's behalf. His professional advice has been clear, concise and accurate and his practical advice on how best to proceed has been equally clear and astute at every turn of events over the past twelve months. I also wanted to thank Will and Porter Dodson for the exceptional standard of client care that Will has shown throughout this process, he has handled matters with exemplary professionalism and great sensitivity.
Thanks again for everything you’ve done it’s been brilliant in comparison to our previous experience and will definitely use yourself again for any further purchases and sales.
After so many delays and complications with my name Change Deed I was so relieved to be treated with such efficiency and understanding. All my worries were put to rest and I felt in safe hands at last. I highly recommend Porter Dodson and would not hesitate to contact Zoe Gaitskell again for any legal matters that might arise.
Extremely happy with the support and guidance provided by Sarah Cook during a redundancy process. Advice was clear, concise and very much based on past experience - highly recommend seeking advice from Porter Dodson if you're unfortunate enough to need to negotiate severance from your employer.
Divorce is a painful time, however Zoe was always there at the end of the phone, providing prompt responses to emails and taking me through the process. I have no hesitation in highly recommending Zoe (and her wonderful supporting colleagues).
Clare Sanderson has provided us with a very professional & efficient service. She immediately understood our initial request, her advice was clear and appropriate & she was able to answer any queries in a timely manner. We always felt supported and would have no hesitation in recommending her and Porter Dodson Wellington
We just wanted to reach out to say a big thank you for your support with our sale. Really appreciated and glad we got there eventually.
So far, so very good. After a year of litigation, which is proving to be both emotionally challenging and mentally exhausting, I have nothing but praise for the family team. I thank goodness that they were recommend to me. Real depth of expertise and experience.
Responsive, Supportive, Clear, Knowledgeable, Understanding, Act with integrity.
I wish to thank you for everything you have done in working towards the purchase of the property - particularly also dealing with the defects in the lease. Thank you to both you and Emma Bottomley who has also handled my case, you have both been exceptional in dealing with this and I fully intend to go with your company again the next time I intend to purchase.
After the sad passing of my father I engaged the services of Porter Dodson to help me with his will and the selling of his house. I cannot recommend this company highly enough. I was treated with upmost compassion and the whole process was made very easy for me. For any future legal issues I may need help with, I will always make PD my first choice. I can highly recommend Anna Shore as a contact for similar issues.
I first met Michael in 2019 and found him extremely efficient and courteous. I then lost him and luckily found him again when he took over the administration of my dear friend. He showed great patience and understanding. I shall continue to use Porter Dodson again.
Thank you for all your hard work on our behalf. Rest assured I will be using Porter Dodson again if the need arises.
I've found that Michael and his secretary Melanie very efficient in dealing with probate and administering my late father's will. Very approachable and reply to queries usually within 24 hours.
I have had Charlotte Bowdidge as my family solicitor since April last year and I can honestly say that she is an absolutely lovely and helpful person. I would also like to mention Lauren Hole as she was also very helpful. Both of them are very good at putting you at ease and have a very nice demeanor. I would highly recommend this firm and especially the ladies I have mentioned.
I would like to thank you, Kirstie and Karen for all your help on my purchase and my sale and for your advice regarding all the required information needed from the management companies before proceeding. I do feel that I was fully informed by you and understood completely what was required and why.
I would like to thank you, Zara and Karen for all your help on my purchase and my sale and for your advice regarding all the required information needed from the management companies before proceeding. I do feel that I was fully informed by you and understood completely what was required and why.
We were pleased to use Porter Dodson again for various transactions. Steve Farnham and Laura Chamberlain have again demonstrated their in depth experience, professionalism and very high standards of service. We would recommend them without doubt.
I highly recommend Porter Dodson's services for commercial conveyancing, particularly for Poundbury and Dorchester properties. Steve Farnham and Charlotte Westwood have been supremely quick, rigorous and informative throughout the process. Their knowledge and clear explanations have made a complex process easy to navigate. I feel they offer excellent value and, given the opportunity, I would not hesitate to work with them again.
Just a quick note to thank you very much indeed for all the legal work carried out to effect the sale of my late sister’s property. From my point of view everything went very smoothly for which I am extremely grateful.
We are most grateful to Michelle Wilson and Bethany O'Hare for their service and clarification regarding the terms of the restrictive covenant led to a straight-forward conclusion which instantly resolved our enquiry.
I have been extremely well supported during a very challenging time by Charlotte Cole from Porter Dodson. I have received responses to my questions and concerns in a very efficient manner, which has been very reassuring. Furthermore, I have been very impressed about the depth of knowledge from Charlotte, regarding my Power of Attorney application. I will be definitely using Porter Dodson again.
Many thanks for all you did, you kept us in the picture at all times and were always happy to answer any of our questions and see us when we popped in and kept us as sane as possible during the sale and buying of our properties.
Many thanks for enabling a smooth transition in what could have been a fraught situation. You both have my gratitude and appreciation.
I wish to offer my sincere thanks to Michael Fitzgerald, Helen Legg, Peter Cooke and anyone else who worked on the team dealing with my late brother's estate at Porter Dodson LLP. Their professionalism was clearly obvious and their communication with me was appropriately concise and informative. I have no hesitation in recommending them all and the firm of Porter Dodson to others.
I would like to express my gratitude to Caron and Shona for the professional way you have handled the legal conveyance of this property to my buyer. You were able to handle the various questions and issues which arose during this process quickly and efficiently, and I always felt that you were looking after my interests in this matter.
Well done and thank you.
We would like to thank Michelle and Sonya for all that you have done for us. You certainly were able to put us at ease through the process, and I am in particular most grateful how you quickly found an acceptable solution to the planning/building control issue when it was raised in the enquiries.
Thankyou to you and Hayley for your help though the process.
I came to Porter Dodson to make a Will with Paul Watkins. Immediately on entering the offices and greeted by the receptionist, Jackie, the atmosphere felt friendly. Paul was extremely helpful and gave me excellent advice. He was also a very attentive listener. Paul drafted the Will quickly and efficiently. He gave me first class service and I thoroughly recommend Porter Dodson.
You made it easy because of your approach, especially in terms of client care. You were a joy to work with. I can count on one hand the number of solicitors I have met in 25 years of being in this business, who are as good as you are.
Michelle, Beckie and Sonya were absolutely amazing, always willing to help. I felt cared for which is rare in this day and age. Genuinely top notch. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend them at all. Huge thanks.
I would also like to thank Katie Hunt for dealing with the Assent for my late uncle’s estate. All I can say that if Michael and Katie are a reflection of Porter Dodson, they are in good hands!
I was confronted with a very stressful situation, being the sole executor of a Will. Michael Fitzgerald and his colleagues not only showed empathy and compassion but dealt with the execution of the Will promptly and kept me informed throughout the probate process. I would have no hesitation in using Porter Dodson again for any legal needs.
Many thanks Karen and all at Porter Dodson who were involved in 2 years of help and support as I sold/bought my new home.
To Helen and her hard working team, many thanks for all your help.
Thank you so much Will, as an agent I may well be back in touch with you as I seldom found anybody as good as yourself and as easy to understand. Thank you.
The service we have received has been great. You have been very clear with explaining next stages via a phone call which is helpful for me which makes it more personable experience and you have also maintained good contact.
Just wanted to email and say a massive thank you! We are so grateful to you both for all you've done for buying and selling for us lately. You have been so kind towards us and always happy to help when it feels like we email you all the time. There is no doubt I am sure we will be back in touch at a later date for your help.
Porter Dodson were appointed as both Executors and Trustees by my late cousin. On his death, the will was finally located and Stephanie McCulloch was assigned the task of administrating the estate. Over a three year period she has provided excellent professional service in a calm inclusive and friendly manner - briefing and consulting next of kin as appropriate. Throughout it has been a pleasure to be guided by Stephanie and we would have no hesitation in recommending Porter Dodson.
Thank you for all the work you did to make sure my property transactions went smoothly.
Just a quick note to say a massive thank you, to you and your team, for the most efficient way you all dealt with mums move. It was a pleasure dealing with you, and when our own house sale goes through, I’ll ask you to handle that as well.
Well organised, quick to respond to my needs and able to respond with knowledge and understanding. I was lucky to be recommended by the previous owner of this flat when we moved to the South West.
We were extremely pleased with the quality of service that you provided and how well you handled the sale for us.
I just want to thank Karen Watts. Karen was marvellous, so easy to speak to, explained things I didn't understand yet always professional. Can't thank or praise her enough.
I was very impressed with the level of service I received from Paul. All of his help made a very painful time bearable. Thank you so much.
Porter Dodson did the conveyancing when we moved house recently and we were really pleased with the excellent service that they provided. Everything was explained clearly and in simple language, their response to queries was prompt and we were confident that they were always on top of the detail. All in all a very efficient and effective service and one that we wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
Evelyn provides immediate responses to any and all queries and is able to simplify and explain matters that are way outside our normal business concerns.
She is a no-nonsense practitioner, a hard-nosed tactician and very commercially minded.
He has a great ability to cut through to the core of the issue.
Evelyn is an exceptional lawyer. She has amazing drafting and review skills.
Evelyn was fantastic and will remain a key adviser to us on anything in the future. I would recommend her to anyone.
Rebecca is a very knowledgeable, highly skilled and motivated advocate.
He is outstandingly capable, caring, measured, calm and sensible.
He is very hard-working and determined.
He offers a great blend of experience and tactical awareness.
I was buying a property and needed the work done quickly. Steve Farnham assisted by Charlotte Westwood got the job done from instruction to Exchange of contract, in a week! That's what I call an efficient solicitor.
The service and advice given to me by Hayley Holland and her assistant Emma Bottomley, took me effortlessly through the process of selling and buying my properties. I cannot recommend them highly enough and will certainly use their services in the future, should I need them for conveyancing or other matters.
My partner and I wished to update our wills and to put in place Power of Attorney. Michael Fitzgerald took us through the process for each, and was approachable, knowledgeable and very thorough throughout. We felt he had a genuine interest in making the best arrangements for us. We were happy with Porter Dodson's service when we made our original wills some years ago but our recent experience has very much confirmed to us that these are very safe hands.
I used Caron Abbott in the Sherborne branch for my conveyancing. Of the 3 moves and 3 different solicitors I have used, Caron was by far the best. My sale was made particularly difficult by my buyers incompetent solicitor however, Caron was always quick to respond, knew exactly where things were, was always professional and was extremely efficient.
Emma was extremely efficient and we would highly recommend her. She was excellent at communicating the process and outcomes. Very pleased with her service and professionalism.
Thank you very much for your help in achieving this result.
Laura Roper has a logical mind and is clear in her communication and guidance.
David Culshaw is an outstanding corporate lawyer, quickly gets the issues, is responsive and communicates effectively.
David has the ability to listen, sympathise and has a can-do attitude.
Zoe Gaitskell is a class act; able to provide insightful advice at an early stage, saving clients huge amounts in costs and resolving conflicts that seemed intractable. In the financial remedies space Zoe is diligent, accurate and persistent, working effectively to secure outcomes for her clients that achieve their goals. She is known for her keen eye for detail and client-friendly manner. A local superstar.
Rebecca Marshall is an extremely able advocate, she has vast experience and is always aware of new case law and factors that in to her advice. She is thorough and very professional. She gives advice and responds proactively to instructions given.
Amanda Jones has been a family practitioner specialising in Divorce and Children matters for over 20 years and has a wealth of knowledge (both practical and legal) which she brings to all matters. She has substantial experience with high net worth cases and individuals and regularly undertakes work involving business and international aspects.
Ben Hingley has helped me with advice on land transfers and land sales and personal legalities over many years and has always had a very professional and understanding manner.
We mainly deal with Gemma Lindegaard for all our enquiries. Gemma is absolutely fantastic, always available to help, whether it’s via phone or email.
Chris Green is a quietly very able and intelligent contentious probate lawyer.
The private client team at Porter Dodson have always provided a high level of service to our mutual clients. We feel confident recommending them. The team is led well by Sharon Collier and do seem to function very well as a team, which is important.
Sharon Collier is very knowledgeable and hard-working. She gives excellent customer service despite her high workloads.
Sarah Stone is the stand-out partner for me. She’s excellent, no hesitation in recommending to her.
Laura Roper is experienced, professional and always happy to support – no matter the situation. She understands the issues within the educational sector and always talks things through clearly and with the ability to make something complicated seem more simple and straightforward.
Evelyn Adfield is a superb communicator and brilliant at making complex matters outside our expertise simple and concise. Willing to listen and put in time and effort to help us articulate what we need when we do not know the terminology or language involved.
Supportive but challenging approach, backed by good technical knowledge and excellent communication skills. Evelyn Adfield is exceptional.
I dealt with the same person throughout, David Culshaw, who was excellent. Very friendly, level-headed, and professional.
Julia Perrins is a partner predominantly operating out of the Taunton Office. She is extremely calm and quick to grasp even the most complex financial matters with ease. Her demeanor provides client’s reassurance that they are in good hands at every stage of their case.
Sharon Collier’s combination of ability and excellent bedside manner make her a stand-out in the firm.
Jenni Porteous should be praised for her work ethic. She always puts the client first and ensures she gives good, succinct advice.
I required a solicitor to help me through pre-court proceedings for myself and my very young child. Lauren Hole has been consistently supportive, caring and kind over the last 6 months. One thing I would like to stress, is how absolutely non judgemental she has been through this incredibly difficult time. Which I'm extremely grateful for. It truly highlights her professionalism.
I would like to say a big thank you to yourself and Danielle Luke for all your hard work. My wife and I will be eternally grateful to you and your team. Thank you again.
Porter Dodson were recommended to me and I was fortunate to be assigned Vicki Thyer who was just what I needed. She was a beacon of strength during a very difficult time, was gentle but efficient, friendly yet the consummate professional. I was so impressed and appreciative of her service I was later happy to utilise Porter Dodson again for the selling of the house and purchase of another.
Katie Hunt dealt with all the legalities and I have been extremely grateful for excellent service from a friendly, efficient and approachable professional. I will soon be utilising Porter Dodson again to create my Will. You are in very safe hands with this company.
I would like to let you know how much I appreciate yourself for all your help with the situation I was in. I can not thank you enough! I will also be recommending you and Porter Dodson to my friends as a very high standards solicitors.
I am so grateful for your support throughout this matter. From the first moment you were involved I felt that I was in safe hands. Your communication skills are second to none. I particularly liked the firm but courteous manner you dealt with the other solicitors particularly when they were wrong about the process. Many thanks.
What I really like about this firm is the friendliness that is apparent as soon as you walk through their door or speak to anyone there by phone. We have found them highly efficient, and excellent at communication. Things get done promptly and you really know they are on your side. Our recent experience with a house sale was flawless and the charges seem very modest. We would warmly recommend this firm.
We would like to thank you for your work, everything went well and we are happy we chose Porter Dodson to help us through the house selling process.
Thank you for your professional help regarding the repossession of our flat. Finally we are now in a position to re-let it and hope for a more reliable tenant!
I just wanted to thank you for your advice given in your telephone call this morning. We are most grateful for your help and will get back to you should we need any further assistance.
I wish to thank you for your help and patience while conducting my case. I would highly recommend you to my friends.
I had a very satisfactory service from Porter Dodson, friendly and respectful and responsive. In addition to meeting Robert as necessary the ability to telephone his direct number and get an answer/update from the solicitor actually dealing with the purchase of my new property was reassuring, informative and developed trust in the attentive service.
I had a really positive experience with Sam and her team. Extended family court proceedings are not a pleasant experience, I have worked with Sam for roughly 18 months. I would have been absolutely lost without Sam's guidance and understanding. It was also reassuring to me that she believed my account of things, always on the end of the phone to talk things through constructively and realistically, plus a really lovely person.
We want to commend our lawyer, Tanya Hopkins, for her most important contribution to the sale and purchase of our current property. Tanya was very helpful in the sale of our property and made us feel that we were her number one client! We will always be very grateful to Porter Dodson and in particular to Tanya Hopkins.
Many thanks Hayley, you and the team are excellent!
Thank you so much for your help throughout the process. At least I know what to expect next time I decide to buy a property!
Thank you very much for your help, support and patience with the sale
We have had a wonderful service from Katie and Porter Dodson, we have found you really easy to communicate with and haven’t found we were struggling with legal jargon like some of your competitors use. You have made a sad situation much easier for us and will definitely come back to PD in the future.
Thanks to yourself, Jenny and the team, I have been very impressed with the way you have handled things from your office.
An enormous thank you for all the work you've put in to get this thing over the line. Your professionalism and humour is as refreshing as a glass of water in the desert.
Communication has always been clear and emails and queries responded to promptly by Zoe and her secretaries. Zoe clearly has great experience and insight with matrimonial difficulties and have an innate wisdom in reading the situation which is very reassuring. I knew I was in safe hands and believe that Zoe genuinely has a duty of care toward her clients, which was so evident in my case.
Really appreciate the swift response and action, as well as good advice. Highly recommend.
A sterling service provided, while under the obstacles of the recent pandemic
Her organisation of strategic offers, consultation with counsel and the tribunal were exemplary. My expectations were well managed, and results were good.
Thorough processes that we could trust to be accurate and complete. The conveyancing team were friendly and always helpful.
Excellent, knowledgeable, very Friendly and caring staff. Nothing was too much trouble! Definitely wouldn't have any problem deciding to use them again.
Very efficient and helpful
He's very knowledgeable on the law, very sensible and pragmatic and a tough negotiator.
Richard Baker is a great tactician who has an uncanny ability to predict outcomes at an early stage and do everything he can to achieve the best outcome for his client.
Rebecca Marshall is passionate, knowledgeable, efficient, child-centred, conscientious and an excellent advocate for the children she represents.
Robyn Greenway is dynamic and leaves no stone unturned as she seeks to achieve a fair outcome for her clients in terms of achieving health and social care packages that meet their needs. She is a very welcome breath of fresh air who stands out from typical private client lawyers because of her commitment to and skill in applying public law principles to the facts of her clients’ cases.
Richard Baker was able to communicate effectively with my wife’s lawyers – something which my previous lawyer was unable to do and a resolution was found. Highly recommended.
Professional competence, humanity and sector experience. I have always found the individuals I worked with hugely accessible, personable and understanding – particularly Richard Baker.
I regularly recommend Kate James for wills and private client work. She is excellent with all types of clients, very responsive and happy to help at all times.
Ben Hingley was very professional and always helpful in whatever small detail I may not have understood and always came over in a calm and collective manner. With some very technical parts to the process Ben was very knowledgeable and lead me through the process with aplomb.
Reasonable fees, lovely people, incredibly thorough and truly understanding
I have no experience of other law firms. I have been with your firm, in its various incarnations, for over 40 years!
Very impressed with the speed and thoroughness of Porter Dodson in progressing the purchase of our flat and sale of our house. Much faster than is generally thought to be the case.
Excellent service! Tanya did a first-rate job in selling my mother's house. Despite the challenges of COVID, she was always responsive, helpful and diligent. We plan to move any future business to Porter Dodson as a result.
After a very difficult year I received excellent service, phone calls were returned and professional advice given. Very good value for money.
Absolutely great. Very responsive and professional. I think that you offer an excellent service at a reasonable price. I've not really had dealings with other law firms but would consider Porter Dodson are a good representation of how a law firm should operate. Many thanks, Stephanie and colleagues, great job!
I have used Amy twice, she is excellent in all ways.
Emily was very clear and did not use legal jargon - we liked that!
The team at Porter Dodson were always attentive, answered queries and concerns quickly and explained things clearly in a way that I could understand.
Extremely efficient. Corresponding by email worked well. In our limited experience, we consider the cost to be totally acceptable. In conclusion, we would like to thank Robert and his team for expediting our sale and purchase. Needless to say, should we require any legal assistance in the future, we would not hesitate to contact you.
I feel confident that you have given clear and appropriate legal advice. The customer service has been very good. I believe you are more competent and professional than some other local legal firms.
Although I haven't met Tanya face to face due to covid, I felt I knew her. She was very helpful and efficient, thank you!
We have purchased and sold many properties over the last 35 years. Michelle is by far the best legal advisor I have ever dealt with. She was professional, prompt, knowledgeable, proactive and provided a seamless service with her team during a tricky sale and purchase. Many thanks, we really appreciate it!
Very easy to talk to. Was quite anxious about making my will over the phone but once I spoke to Lucy and Sarah, I felt very confident in dealing with such an important subject without actually meeting the people I was putting my trust in.
Extremely helpful, from receptionist to legal advisor. We received advice and explanation that enabled us to make informed decisions. Everyone was friendly and efficient. Excellent value for money.
You have been fantastic, helping us at every step of the way, everything was well explained and definitely money well spent.
A very professional and friendly service. We were kept informed throughout the process which was very reassuring. We will certainly use your services in the future. You managed to maintain communications through a pandemic - very impressive, thank you!
We have been delighted with Zara over the sale of my mother's cottage in Seavington. She is always prompt replying to my queries and would have completed weeks ago if it wasn't for the "useless" (to put it mildly) solicitors on the other side. She was very speedy with the sale in August of my partner's house in Bower Hinton, hence my engaging her. Definitely money well spent!
Everyone was very professional, very helpful along the way, communication was brilliant. I cannot fault anyone and would highly recommend Porter Dodson.
Robyn has a very pleasant demeanor. She was able to set me at ease which is not always an easy thing to do. She explained everything I needed to know in a very relaxed and easy way and answered all my questions and concerns.
As expected - amazing, professional and efficient service by Zara.
My daughter and I found the whole experience professional, yet with a very personal and friendly approach. We enjoyed it all and are grateful it was all so caringly completed.
Amy provided an excellent, professional service through the sale/purchase of our house.
Your team are very professional and knowledgeable. They listen carefully and explain complicated procedures clearly. During such difficult times they have worked under very challenging circumstances - home working and working late into evenings and at weekends. Despite this the results have allowed us to complete on our sale and purchase. A sincere thank you.
Responses from Michelle, Louise and Sonya were always prompt and helpful. We felt content knowing that they were looking after our sale and purchase. I've never been in contact with another law firm, however, I would not consider using any other law in the future, if I could help it. Great service from the team.
Michelle and team did a great job with both purchase and sale, keeping our interest at the forefront of considerations. I felt the service was excellent value for money. Compare to other solicitors in our chain, definitely top marks!
Clear explanation of process, excellent communication via phone email and post. Good value for service provided. Good anti-Covid provisions.
We have found Porter Dodson very efficient. We would definitely use Lesley and you company if needed in the future.
Having been recommended to go to Porter Dodson, I can now see why and your practice would be my 'go to' solicitor of choice in the future. I was very impressed by Zara and was only sad that I couldn't use her for my purchase as the company were acting for the vendor. Obviously great minds think alike!
Always a good service. I trust Jennifer implicitly to ensure all necessary information is received and checked before progression to exchange. I have used other law firms but always regretted not choosing Porter Dodson and wouldn't use anyone else in the future for conveyancing.
As always, very happy indeed with the service I have received from Sharon, and I certainly consider it to be money well spent.
Really helpful, very easy process. We would always prefer to do any business by video conference. Signing well organised and straightforward. Really happy with everything - well done team.
We had an initial meeting with Lesley in which she described how we needed to proceed to make alterations to our wills and to create LPAs. After a long delay on our part, we returned to complete the process. At no point did we feel under any pressure and everything was fully and clearly explained. The process of completing the signatures was made more complex and slow by the pandemic but it was eventually completed, again without any pressure from Porter Dodson.
Very happy with Stephanie's approach to the work required. Very helpful and gave me confidence that my requirements would be met. Stephanie has a remarkable ability to provide reassurance and convey complex detail in such a ways as for me as the client to fully understand what is to be done.
I have been with Porter Dodson since we started farming in 1954. After my husband died we sold the farm and bought a property with my son. I used you then. I now, I hope, have made my final will and hope you will take care of things when I die.
Very quick and efficient responses to queries, felt well looked after. Much better experience than first house purchase with rival Bridport company!
A trouble free transaction made even better by the professionalism and friendliness of the legal team assisting us. Thanks Michelle, Sonya and Louise.
We were dealt with by Tom in a very friendly and professional manner. Any queries we had during the process were answered promptly and to our entire satisfaction. Thank you.
Very proficient and professional. Refused to yield to pressure from sellers. Courteous and very helpful.
I was generally very happy with the service that was provided by Porter Dodson. Jennifer was extremely thorough and professional and she worked very hard to meet the demanding deadlines we had imposed on the sale. She was polite and helpful when contacting me and I felt I was in good hands throughout.
Most efficient firm I have dealt with in Bridport. My will was done in a very short time and fully explained. Stephanie is a great asset to you and a very pleasant person to deal with.
I have used Porter Dodson for my legal work for a very long time. I have always been satisfied with their work and have found them easy to work with, particularly in making things easy to understand. Generally their advice has been excellent. Despite the lack of personal, face to face contact due to the COVID-19 pandemic, matters relating to my will and LPAs have progressed smoothly to a satisfactory conclusion.
Stephanie made the whole process very easy and arranged an online meeting when I was self-isolating. Straight forward and efficient. Thank you.
Very efficient and friendly service, in particular the link up with McCarthy and Stone.
Everyone that I met at Porter Dodson was friendly, kind and helpful. I felt as if nothing was too much trouble. I was kept up to date and was pleasantly surprised at the bill! My friend has recently had experience dealing with another firm of solicitors and did not have such a good outcome. I will certainly recommend you. Thank you.
A difficult time to manage any dealings with a solicitor due to restrictions of the current pandemic. My business was still carried out in a professional manner.
First Class Service. Zara and the team did a great job under very difficult circumstances.
The team were always very helpful and professional. They dealt with my requirements for the sale of my mothers property in a friendly and understanding way. This was work I could not have undertaken myself, always keeping me up to date with progress. I feel fees were very reasonable considering the work undertaken so money well spent as I am confident that everything is in order. That confidence is very important.
I chose your company because of all the great online reviews you have received. Laura Roper is professional and knowledgeable in her field. She would assess a question and think "out of the box" which is great. Phone calls were very courteous, relaxing but engaging at the same time. Laura will always go the extra mile as I would be receiving information after work hours. I could go on and on. She is an asset to Porter Dodson.
Issue was resolved successfully after good advice.
Amy was very clear and concise in correspondance. Sometimes I felt that the paperwork did not reflect a BTL mortgage but Amy always gave clear direction. No unexpected fees, which I am pleased about. Quick turnover for completion.
Excellent Service - quick responses. Verity was very patient with my silly questions! I learnt a lot about moving and what's involved.
I can only say that I could not be happier with the way in which our dealings with your company were handled. This was true throughout, from the first phone call to completion. However, recommendations count and I was recommended by my daughter, also how my sister's will was carried out many years ago by your company. Everything was carried out in a totally professional and yet friendly way with COVID-19 at the present time. Things cannot be easy for any company but Porter Dodson rose to the fore with the excellence of Sharon.
Excellent and fast service. Very professional.
Work carried out quickly and satisfactorily, even in today's difficult period due to COVID-19.
This is a very competent company. Despite the overwhelming difficulties with COVID restrictions, the service I received was exemplary. Tanya always communicated in clear, concise and elegant English - such a pleasure. Necessary phone calls were equally well conducted. Mine was a difficult case with boundary dispute and treatment plant problems - Tanya dealt with all these with good sense, speed and clear direction.
I’d just like to say thank you to you and your team for all the help and “handholding“ with the process.
I’d certainly be very happy to recommend you and your firm to other advisers who may go through this themselves.
Quick responses, kept up to date, informed at each stage. Thank you.
Well informed, patient and efficient. It is a good many years since I have used a different law firm and I am unlikely to do so in this area.
Efficient, prompt and excellent service, especially as my will was updated during second lockdown.
Purchased a house during the global pandemic. We much preferred email correspondance and telephone consultation and were extremely pleased with our service. We were happy to pay a little extra for Porter Dodson for the ease of use and seamless service.
Zara and the team always work with speed and tenacity - 10 out of 10!
We were very happy and satisfied with everything. We have already recommended you to a friend. Not expensive, brilliant, well done!
Laura was excellent at dealing with the sale of the land. We had a sensitive case to deal with as it involved dividing the proceeds of the sale between two people. She did all the work with efficiency, professionalism and tact.
I wanted to keep the house sale with Porter Dodson as Ian Sankey was acting for my aunt's (deceased) estate. The outline of costs was very clear and the booklet provided on buying and selling houses was useful.
Friendly, approachable whilst still retaining the appropriate advisor/client relationship. Efficient, trouble-free transaction. Terms of business for the transaction clear. Other firms we have had to deal with have been far less effective and left us at times confused. So unless absolutely necessary, why go elsewhere?
Mr Coppard was aware that I was purchasing property because my wife had died, so his input was more than a business transaction: the personal, compassionate touch also played a part. Indeed I would say that was the outstanding feature in a world which is sadly becoming increasingly technological and impersonal.
Excellent value and service. Extremely quick and efficient under very difficult circumstances.
Have used Porter Dodson for several years and the service is always professional and very good. Amy is very efficient and gets on with the job quickly. Communication, which is key for us, is always excellent.
I couldn't be happier. I did this transaction on behalf of my elderly mother in a time of stress/COVID post the death of my father. It was a blessing you were all so efficient.
I have always found Lesley Hamilton and her team to be most helpful. I have always dealt with Porter Dodson and I will continue to do so.
Excellent services as always, thank you. I'm very relieved to have sorted this out. Kate made it very easy.
We received a professional and efficient service which ensured a successful house sale conveyancing process. The Porter Dodson team provided sound advice where required and overall value for money legal work. We would not hesitate to recommend the Firm.
Our seller's solicitor was totally uncooperative and we would not have completed on time if it wasn't for Tanya going the extra mile to make it happen. We are most grateful to her.
Porter Dodson has been excellent in all ways, very helpful all the way through giving very good advice and always there if you need help. I would recommend you to anyone.
A very professional and well communicated service.
Tom advised us on our Wills, planning for the future and also Power of Attorney etc. He was absolutely brilliant at grasping our situation and provided very in-depth advice. We are now sorted for the future. All carried out by phone due to COVID19 - Excellent.
Although the majority of the time we were all dealing with the constraints imposed by COVID19, Zara and her team were always available either via phone, email or an impromptu meeting to exchange documents in the car park! Well done for coping so well. Always polite and willing to help. Thank you for making a difficult situation easy.
I have been very impressed and pleased with the service provided to me by Mr Coppard. All the communications have been easy to understand and must have taken a considerable amount of time and expertise to prepare.
Excellent and reasonable service. All communications were easy to understand and Robert was always available to answer questions. Really pleased with the service provided and wouldn't hesitate to recommend you to others.
Very happy with the service provided by Porter Dodson. More than anything we feel we can trust their knowledge, advice and professionalism and feel confident they are acting in our best interests. Accessibility is key and that is good, so is the total clarity given to costs. Well done to Porter Dodson, will certainly recommend you to others.
Robert Coppard has been incredible. He kept me informed every step of the way and I had full confidence in him. He has gone above and beyond everything I could've wished for.
A brilliant effort all round lasting ten months of torment. Everyone kept their heads which was very much appreciated.
Attended a retirement course with Leonardo Helicopters where Sarah gave a presentation on your services. We were impressed with the overall professionalism and as our wills required updating, we did not hesitate to contact yourselves.
Over several years I have used other legal advisors but suffice to say I will contact Porter Dodson when next I need legal assistance. Very professional service with information delivered promptly and described in layman's language.
Sarah Young was incredibly helpful, personable and took temporary charge of the case at a critical moment. She carefully thought out a solution to the issues at hand and deployed this with skill and expertise despite the delicacy of the situation, helping ensure an optimal outcome. I was delighted to work with Sarah and she displayed great empathy and understanding, both during the case and afterwards. I would highly recommend Sarah.
Laura Roper is good at achieving commercially sensible result, a strong technical lawyer who does not lose sight of the wood for the trees.
Louise Sanders and Victoria Walker are totally committed to our business and have years of experience at working at our pace with lots of complexity.
We really felt that Evelyn Adfield had our interests at heart and went out of her way to ensure we came out with a fair deal acceptable to all parties.
Richard Baker as head of team is an absolute star. He is incredibly bright, hardworking and a great tactician, and puts everyone (including the opposition) at ease. He is also incredibly efficient, as are the other members of the team, which provides excellent value for money for clients. He can deal with clients from a broad range of backgrounds equally well and all with good humour.
Julia Perrins is a specialist financial remedy practitioner who is a very tough litigator with over thirty years’ experience and is well used to dealing with high-value cases.
Cathryn Smith is a no-nonsense, tough practitioner who fights hard for her clients and seeks to resolve cases as swiftly and economically as possible for them; she is a very astute lawyer who comes up with practical and pragmatic solutions for clients.
Louise Sanders gives invaluable and practical advice. She will think outside the box to find workable solutions.
The team have outstanding legal knowledge, humour and tenacity; provide unbiased, fair and always accessible advice; and keep me involved and up to date with processes, enabling me to contact them ad hoc for advice. Richard Baker has been exceptional in tricky divorce proceedings.
Kate James is well respected and a hard worker, who is always happy to help and advise.
Robert Coppard and Jolie Stokes were both excellent and were prepared to go that extra mile. Certainly good value for money.
Excellent - both Anna & Sarah went 'that extra mile'.
The service I received was outstanding. Buying and selling a house rarely runs smoothly and throughout the whole process, your entire team was patient, understanding and very supportive. I would highly recommend Michelle and her team to friends and family. I would definitely use them again should the need arise.
Professional and efficient service with courteous and knowledgable communication and timely responses to questions. Good value for money and friendly and approachable.
Thank you to all involved with the sale of my flat. I couldn't give you one negative thing to say. Everything was perfect. I have used Porter Dodson for other work in the past and I will definitely be using you for future work.
Friendly and willing to answer all of our questions (we had plenty as first-time buyers!). Worked efficiently and easy to get hold of, meaning we moved in when hoped for - thank you.
All very efficient and thorough.
I was very happy with the service I received. Tanya Hopkins was really helpful, and as everything had to be done over the phone, it helped a great deal. Money well spent.
An extremely professional service clearly demonstrating expertise and compassion. Would highly recommend Michelle and her team. There was no stone left unturned and knew we were in safe and capable hands from the get-go! Thank you, Michelle, for helping us get our dream house.
The sale of this house was a tedious process but Tanya was always positive and quick to reply to the purchaser's solicitor. The price was fair and the sale proceeded in a timely fashion.
First-class service from Sam Smith and Nicole Spencer-White. Extremely professional service throughout the case. Very clear and offered support and guidance. Would highly recommend your services to others.
Michelle was very clear about the process and offered practical advice.
This was a protracted purchase owing to Covid-19 but I was impressed that we managed to complete with all barriers overcome. I was particularly pleased with the way Michelle dealt with the lease complications. She always shows that she has the clients' interests at heart. She is a thorough and approachable professional. I could not ask for a better service.
I have recommended you and I was pleased to suggest you are nigh on perfect!
A huge thanks to you and your team for getting us over the finishing line with this purchase during such strange and testing times. As always, your professionalism and attention to important detail are second to none.
Patient, practical, professional guidance throughout.
Very efficient and timely service. Good communication links and felt things ran really smoothly. Proactive approach. Thank you.
Excellent service, good value for money, very efficient, professional and answered questions quickly and thoroughly. Would definitely recommend to family and friends.
We have used Porter Dodson twice for conveyancing and now for our wills. We have found their service and attention to be first-class and would highly recommend them.
Very good, appeared on the ball and answered all questions in a timely manner. Evelyn clearly knew her subject matter.
I am happy to say that I have been really impressed with how Porter Dodson has dealt with my case. Everyone has been very friendly, courteous, efficient and patient. I would certainly recommend your services.
Very professional, efficient and courteous, as were all Porter Dodson staff I encountered!
We have always received excellent service from Porter Dodson. All staff are efficient, friendly and helpful. We have, and will continue, to highly recommend Porter Dodson! Huge thank you to Michelle for completing on the sale of the property, particularly in these difficult circumstances!
With a very long protracted chain, Porter Dodson did everything they could to hold the situation together at some very tense moments. You got us through and we are very grateful.