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Across our offices in Somerset, Devon and Dorset we offer comprehensive and expert legal advice, including buying and selling your home, making a Will or appointing an attorney. We can handle very sensitive and private matters such as contested wills and trusts, relationship breakdown, child care issues or employment problems.

Rooted in our local communities we are happy to invite clients to any of our offices, or meet virtually online. We are also more than willing to visit you at home if that is more convenient.

Let’s plan for the future - together.

Whether you’re preparing for what’s ahead or responding to a life event, we’re here to help you move forward with confidence.

Why Choose Porter Dodson?

Recognised excellence – Ranked in both The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK directories for our expertise in Probate, Tax and Trusts, Contentious Trusts and Probate, Family and Matrimonial and Employment services.

Clear, compassionate advice – We speak your language, not legal jargon, and tailor our guidance to your personal circumstances.

Joined-up legal support – Our team works seamlessly across all departments to protect your interests.

Trusted by generations – With deep roots in the community, we’ve supported families and business owners across the South West and beyond for decades.

Lovely people, very helpful.

Susan

I would thoroughly recommend Porter Dodson to anyone needing to find a solicitor who they could trust to act to a high standard for them. I received a friendly, welcoming smile from the receptionists as soon as I entered the offices. Julia handled my divorce proceedings very professionally, with care, concern and understanding. I have a very high regard for her, I know I could never have had a better solicitor acting for me. Julia's assistants are also very professional, helpful and friendly. As Marks and Spencer say ‘There's food, and there's M&S food’ well I can honestly say ‘There's solicitors, and there's Porter Dodson solicitors.’ Top quality professionalism throughout from the solicitors, their assistants and the receptionists. I cannot thank them enough.

Family Client

I used Paul Watkins of the Bridport office to prepare Powers of Attorney for myself and my Wife and the whole matter was dealt with quickly and efficiently.

Peter

Thank you for all the help and guidance during the house sale. It was greatly appreciated.

Sue