MILFORD & DORMOR SOLICITORS - Key Persons
Colin received his Post Graduate Diploma in Notarial Practice, by the University of Cambridge, and is one of the relatively few people (probably less than 400) who have become a Notary Public via this route.
Colin's practice as a Notary Public is based in the Firm's Axminster office. However, appointments can be made for Clients to be seen in the Firm's other offices, at home or elsewhere by arrangement.
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Member of the Law Society 's Probate Section
Based in the Chard office but regularly attending the Firm's Seaton office, Domenica is a member of the Law Society's Probate Section and Property Section and also The Association of Lifetime Lawyers. Dealing with residential conveyancing and private client work including, Wills, Probate, Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection work.
Domenica is involved with the management of the Firm with her partners.
Jane assists our Accounts Manager Michele Moulding with the day to day running of the department.
Laura specialises in Private Client work advising clients on Wills, Lasting Powers or Attorney, Probate, Deputyships and Residential Conveyaning.
Whilst Laura works from the Firm's Chard office she is always happy to see clients in any of our offices or at their homes.
Laura is an experienced solicitor bringing with her a wealth of knowledge in her field.
Michelle's career began at The Crown Prosecution Service. During her 17 years working there she obtained her LL.B (Hons) and Post Graduate Qualification with Distinction from the University of Wolverhampton.
Michelle has spent the last 10 years working as a solicitor in the Dorset, Devon and Somerset areas gaining a vast amount of local knowledge.
In her spare time Michelle is a keen Cornish Pilot Gig Rower and can often be found on the water.
Michelle will be dealing with conveyancing and property matters for our Axminster and Seaton offices.
Michelle is principally based in our Seaton office.
Nicola completed her 4 year Law & French degree at The University of Wales, Aberystwyth where she spent 1 year studying Belgian Law at the Universite Catholique de Louvain-la-Neuve. Nicola now speaks fluent French as a result.
Nicola specialises in Private Client work and regularly advises Clients on Wills, Challenges to Wills, Probate, Estate Planning and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
Nicola is an Accredited Member of The Association of Lifetime Lawyers and having attended school in Lyme Regis, Nicola has a wealth of local knowledge.
Nicola splits her time between the Axminster and Seaton office and is involved with the management of the Firm with her partners.
Job Titles:
- Chartered Legal Executive
Nikki is a Chartered Legal Executive and was admitted as a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives in 2008.
Nikki moved to the West Country from London where she studied at Italia Conti in 1988 and now lives locally with her childhood sweetheart and husband of 32 years.
Having previously worked at two large Somerset Firms, Nikki now deals with conveyancing and property matters at our Chard office and regularly attends our sub office in Hemyock.
In her spare time she enjoys dog walking, cooking, all sports and is a keen Manchester United fan.
Sally qualified as a Legal Executive in 2005 and completed further studies to qualify as a Solicitor in 2011.
Sally is familiar with all aspects of legal practice having held a variety of administrative and accounting roles. She now specialises in Private Client work advising Clients on Wills, Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Deputyships. Sally has a particular affinity with elderly clients and is always available for home visits.
Job Titles:
- Consultant
- Practice Manager
Joined the Firm in 1974 became a partner in 1982 and was senior partner from 2002 to 2017 when he retired from the partnership.
Now a consultant and practice manager William is based in the Chard office but attending all the offices of the Firm regularly, particularly the Hemyock office. A member of both the Law Society's Probate Section and Management Section. dealing with private client work, including Wills, probate, Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection and also The Association of Lifetime Lawyers.