Our firm and our people:
We are an independent firm with no connection to any large organisation whereby we have work referred to us for a fee that we pay; we do not pay commission to any other organisation to be included in a list of preferred firms. We are pleased to say that most of our clients are referred to us by other clients, from our website or other direct, personal contact. This means that we ensure we are acting only for you and have no other reason to advise you on a particular course, except in your best interests. If we recommend other organisations, such as financial advisers or other solicitors, it is because we have recommended them in the past and are confident that they have the high level of expertise that you would expect.
Jennifer Margrave
Partner
In 1995 Jennifer set up as a sole practitioner but in 2010 went into partnership with Joanne Mason.
In 2003 Jennifer was delighted to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award for her work in developing her elderly client practice, training others and helping to develop a website for elderly client work. The Award was part of the Law Society's Gazette's hundred years' celebration and was one of several categories. Jennifer won the Private Client category. She is now on the board of Solicitors for the Elderly, being one of the original members, and develops their marketing and ‘Book of Knowledge’ information for members. She has also helped edit various textbooks in the elderly client field.
She helps clients with wills, trusts, and the general care of the elderly including funding issues, and acting as a deputy appointed by the Court of Protection to look after the finances of vulnerable people, and also advises on powers of attorney. She is a member of STEP and Solicitors for the Elderly.
Jennifer provides talks on a regular basis to groups such as the WI, Townswomen's Guild, nursing homes and other solicitors on a variety of topics
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Joanne Mason
Partner
Joanne first joined the firm whilst studying the Legal Practice Course at the College of Law in Guildford, upon completion of this course Joanne did her training contract with the firm and qualified as a solicitor in September 2003. She became Partner in April 2010.
She deals with all areas of work within the practice but specialises in Wills and Probate, Elderly Client issues including Court of Protection work and Lasting Powers of Attorney and Conveyancing.
Joanne is a member of Solicitors for the Elderly and the Private Client Section.
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Julie Orgill
Office Manager
Julie joined Jennifer Margrave in January 1998 when Jennifer started her practice as a sole practitioner.
Julie is the office manager and is an Associate of the Institute of Legal Executives. She is responsible for the administrative side of the firm and also cost drafting for Court of Protection matters. She hopes to become more involved in fee earning work and dealing with clients as her qualifications allow her.
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Keira Lohn
Assistant Solicitor
Keira joined the firm in June 2007 and works three days per week. She qualified as a solicitor in December 2007.
She specialises in funding issues for the elderly including assisting with the NHS funding assessment process. She also has experience in Wills and Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection work Keira is a member of Solicitors for the Elderly
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Michelle O’Leary
Assistant Solicitor
Michelle joined the firm in August 2009 and works three days per week. She qualified as a solicitor in 2006.
She specialises in Wills and Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection work. She also has experience in conveyancing and assists Joanne Mason in this area. Michelle is a member of Solicitors for the Elderly
Michelle enjoys developing a good working relationship with her clients and has a cheerful outlook on life.
She is married with two grown up sons.
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Kelly Lucas
Front Office Manager
Kelly joined the firm in 2007 as Front Office Manager and has a busy and varied role dealing with clients and fee earners alike. She has over 15 years’ experience of working in a legal environment. Kelly enjoys socialising in her free time.
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Alison Moseley
Office Administrator
Alison joined the firm in 2005 and works on a part time basis covering a wide variety of administrative duties including managing reception. Alison is involved with the Alzheimer's Association.
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Jenny Thurston
Office Administrator
Jenny joined the firm in November 2009 and works on a part time basis doing various office administrative duties.
She is married with two children.
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