Tell us about yourself
I am a Solicitor in the Private Client Department. I qualified as a Solicitor in February 2016 and began working with John Hodge Solicitors in June 2023.
I studied my Law Degree at the University of Exeter and my Legal Practice Course at the University of Law (Bristol).
I won the Cook’s & Hatchard’s Law prize for Somerset’s top Trainee Solicitor for 2016.
What is your specialist area of law?
Private Client work including Wills, Probate, Trusts, Tax Planning Advice, Lasting and Enduring Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection work.
What do you offer clients of John Hodge Solicitors?
I enjoy meeting with clients and being able to provide them with tailored advice, based on their own personal circumstances. I find it very rewarding to be able to use my skills to help clients through difficult situations and offer a professional legal service in a personable manner. I am happy to visit clients at home if they are unable to attend one of our offices.
What do you think makes a good lawyer?
To be a good private client lawyer you need to have an interest in people and their affairs, whilst acting with discretion and empathy.
What do you most enjoy about your role?
I enjoy the variety of work and challenges that come with my role and I gain satisfaction helping clients in often stressful and difficult times.
A message for clients
I am an experienced Private Client Solicitor and thrive on providing a professional, efficient and friendly service.
Is there anything else you would like to say?
At John Hodge Solicitors we provide a service that is professional yet approachable and tailored to your specific needs.
When I am not working, I enjoy days out with my young family and baking cakes.
