Porter Dodson Solicitors & Advisors Reviews 488

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Considering 112 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their efficiency, professionalism, and helpfulness, often highlighting their ability to keep clients well-informed and reassured during complex processes. The service provided is frequently described as excellent, with many people appreciating the thoroughness, clear communication, and quick response times, making potentially difficult situations much more straightforward. Reviewers often note the personalized and understanding approach of the customer service team, which instills confidence and ensures a smooth experience from start to finish. However, some customers also noted that while communication was generally excellent, they would have appreciated face-to-face interactions in certain instances. Additionally, one reviewer expressed dissatisfaction with the time taken to process a simple eviction notice and the subsequent billing, feeling it was not in line with the work carried out.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had to get a flat purchase in Exeter done very quickly. Nicola Hughes and her team at PD pulled out all the stops to get the purchase over the line in an amazingly short time - 2 months from first... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Reena and Jennifer worked hard to keep us updated and explain in every detail the procedure of selling and buying. Reena replied by return any enquiries we came up against and was always polite and u... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It has been a long and drawn out sale of my late mothers property, but made so much easier by the efficiency of Porter Dodson and especially Reena. Everything was done efficiently, professionally and... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have had very good service from Porter Dodson, Bridport. Ms Stephanie McCulloch helped us redraft our Wills during Covid and met us outside in a car park with her assistant to witness us signing th... See more


Company details

  1. Law Firm
  2. Elder Law Attorney
  3. Employment Attorney
  4. Estate Planning Attorney
  5. Family Law Attorney
  6. Real Estate Attorney

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Sometimes you get a level of service and understanding from an advisor who really stands out from the rest. Our people are committed to achieving that benchmark. We also aim to approach even the most challenging legal issue with a no-nonsense, straightforward approach. Life’s complicated - instructing a solicitor shouldn’t be.


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4.9

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

488 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Will Review

We took part in their review and then booked a place along with a number of Residentrs in Warminster,
The review of our old wills was comprehensive and thorough. We gave instructions and the service was quick, uncomplicated and accurate. We are now confidet in our legal needs.Sarah Stone is very competant and gave excellent Customer Service

February 27, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Extremely good service on two house…

Extremely good service on two house purchase transactions; expert and authoritative actions and advice by the partner Michelle Wilson, and excellent and efficient daily communications from her colleague Sonya Bailey

February 28, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Will and POA arrangements

We put off arranging wills for some time, But now both in our 60s we decided that we should no longer wait. We learned that Porter Dodson were taking part in a will writing initiative raising funds for a local hospice.

We arranged an appointment with one of the partners, Paul Watkins. We asked him to prepare our wills and we also asked him to prepare Lasting Power of Attorneys'.

No-one really wants to think about making a will but we found Paul to be extremely helpful and understanding, and he took time to explain any points we were unsure about, making the process painless.

The documents have now been completed and in the anticipated time scale.
We were impressed by how straightforward the process was and the friendliness and professional approach used by the Team at Porter Dodson's Bridport Branch.

January 27, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Reena Raval - Very professional property lawyer

Reena Raval handled all the conveyancing aspects of the sale of the property very professionally, and dealt with all the issues along the way promptly and effectively. Would happily recommend using Porter Dodson for buying and selling property in West Dorset.

February 21, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Michael Fitzgerald, a great solicitor.

Michael Fitzgerald has just completed Probate and wrapping up of my father in law's estate.
Within a few minutes of meeting Michael, we knew we had made the right choice!
Throughout the process, he has been nothing less than brilliant in the way he has dealt with us.
All emails have been responded to promptly and he has at all times been friendly and approachable, with a good sense of humour when appropriate.
We will not hesitate to use Michael's services again when required and would thoroughly recommend him.
We are delighted to have followed him from Legal Advisor, through to qualified solicitor!

February 10, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Probate support

Miranda was professional and friendly - she offered an accurate quote and detailed responses to the support we required.
Miranda answered all of my questions and explained and applied her knowledge of tax and estates to our individual case which was extremely helpful and we would definitely recommend and use again. Thank you!

April 27, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Probate

I used Porter Dodson for Grant of Probate and I found them professional. They provided good advice, communication was good and the documents were completed and submitted on time. As a result I have commissioned them to assist in the sale of a property.

February 5, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jacob Anderton

Many thanks to Jacob Anderton for preparing our Wills. He was very approachable and took on board our wishes. Each part of the process was explained to us and carried out promptly. Our Wills were prepared in a timely manner and any legal terms explained clearly to us. A pleasure dealing with him.

January 22, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

So pleased to have had Porter Dodson…

So pleased to have had Porter Dodson namely Tanya and her team dealing with the sale of my Mother’s house. Never in any doubt we were in safe hands and wouldn’t hesitate to request Porter Dodson’s services in the future.

January 10, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First class service provided

Bethany and her colleagues gave an excellent service with the sale of our house, communication was excellent and always answered the phone when I was unsure or required information
First class service thank you

December 18, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Upon just concluding a tricky…

Upon just concluding a tricky conveyancing project I can recommend Porter Dodson wholeheartedly. The conveyancer assigned to me was excellent throughout. Great advice, communications, accessibility and thorough. And when compared to the fee charged by estate agents, very good value for money. Thank you for a job so well done.

December 19, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent process!

During a very fast paced moving experience we were delighted with the sale and purchase process provided by Porter Dodson. Our buyer had threatened to pull out by a deadline and Robert in collaboration with McCarthy Stone pulled out all the stops to complete on time. Many thanks too for our face to face meeting when the process was clearly explained to us. This was much appreciated and we would heartily recommend Porter Dodson.

December 5, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional, Efficient, Pragmatic and Polite

Throughout the purchase of our new house and sale of our own, Caron Abbott was supremely efficient, cool, calm and pragmatic when up against a deadline.
All the documentation was very clear and any mistakes that I made, she was utterly polite in correcting me!
Her attitude to the whole conveyancing process was professional and efficient, (unlike others I have encountered). Not only does this reflect on her and er team, it must stem from the culture of Porter Dodson.
A huge thank you and well done.

November 29, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional, caring and efficient

Michelle Wilson and Sonya Bailey at Porter Dodson are our go to professionals for conveyancing. We have used them several times for our own residences as well as buy to lets and they have never let us down. Our most recent sale took just two months from start to finish and we were pleased that any issues and queries were swiftly dealt with, making the process as smooth as possible.

November 20, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent house sale transaction on…

Excellent house sale transaction on this occasion, handled with professionalism and courtesy. Great comms and highly responsive. Highly recommended on basis of this transaction and previous work done by PD.

November 22, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thankyou Hayley Holland…

We can highly recommend Hayley Holland and her team who managed the sale of our leasehold flat recently.
The deadline was met, questions answered promptly, were helpful and approachable while maintaining a professional manner. We feel very confident to recommend Hayley.

October 30, 2024
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