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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.

Michelle Wilson and her conveyancing team at the Poundbury Office were a joy to work with: efficient, courteous and swift, always responding quickly to queries. I heartily recommend them.

Barry

Once again, a fantastic service by Porter Dodson! A big shoutout to all of the team, especially Reena, Beckie and Jennifer. You have guided and been so helpful to my parents throughout the process of a house purchase for them. It’s been a challenging time for them, but you got them through. Highly recommend and would not hesitate to use them in the future. Thank you!

Michelle

Reena and her team provided exceptional support and professionalism in handling the sale of my mother’s house. They made what is often an emotional and stressful process much easier; they dealt with everything promptly and efficiently, and were easy to contact by phone which has been very important to me. I would highly recommend them; in fact I already have - quite a few times!

Susan