Porter Dodson Solicitors & Advisors Reviews 

511
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Looking at 111 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for being professional, helpful, and understanding, making complex processes easier to navigate. The service provided is frequently described as excellent, with people appreciating the efficiency, thoroughness, and care in handling various matters. Many reviewers highlight the exceptional communication, noting quick responses and regular updates that kept them well-informed throughout their processes. People found the team easily contactable, with queries answered promptly and clearly, contributing to a stress-free experience.

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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

A relatively painless experience! Reena and Beckie were extremely helpful throughout the whole process of selling the house. All of the documents and required actions were managed online making trip... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I used Porter Dodson Yeovil when I was selling my house and buying another property. Tanya and her team were so patient with me when there were things I didn’t understand. Tanya provided a first class... See more

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Company details

  1. Law firm
  2. Lawyer for the Elderly
  3. Employment Lawyer
  4. Estate Planning Lawyer
  5. Family Lawyer
  6. Property lawyer

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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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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An excellent conveyancing service

We needed our conveyancing to be done in a bit of a hurry and Reena and Amy at Porter Dodson's Bridport office did everything in their power to make it happen. The most refreshing thing was the excellent communication. When they said that they would take a particular action and phone us back that day that was exactly what happened. We have no hesitation in recommending their services.

24 April 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Success in the face of adversity!

Selling a leasehold flat covered by the Building Securities Act was never going to be an easy task! Caron Abbott and her team in Sherborne managed the whole long and drawn out process with great skill and calm tenacity, overcoming all manner of difficulties and unhelpful third parties.
This sale was testing for everyone and I am very grateful to Caron for seeing it through to conclusion.
Porter Dodson are to be congratulated and I shall certainly be using them for all future legal requirements.

15 April 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Porter Dodson's 5 star service

The Yeovil office of Porter Dodson came recommended to me by a friend and I can only do the same.

From start to finish, the whole team, particularly my assigned Legal Executive (TH), were absolutely fabulous.

I couldn't have asked for a more friendly and efficient service and wouldn't hesitate in recommending them.

31 March 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Porter Dodson - Conveyancing

Reena Raval has just completed the conveyancing, on behalf of the executors, of a house in a probate sale. She is a great person to work with. Reena is an excellent communicator, highly organised and efficient. The same must be said for Amy Bishop. We knew at every point in the process that Reena and Amy were doing all that was possible, and we were given excellent advice when it was needed. Thank you to all at Porter Dodson for your support.

For reasons of an outstanding prior experience (working with Stephanie McCulloch), we did not shop around for a solicitor to carry out this conveyancing work. We found the price to be reasonable in the light of the work required, and the experience of working with Reena was excellent.

11 April 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Support

Clare was fantastic to work with throughout the whole process of dealing with a family trust. From our first engagement through to completion she was always available to answer any of our queries and provided guidance each step of the way during what was a very challenging time.

7 April 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

1st class service over 9 years

Porter Dodson LLp have provided myself and my wife with 1st class service since we contacted them in 2016.
They have acted for us on a wide range of matters including Wills, Power of Attorney, Probate, application for Care Order & Parental Responsibility and specialist Trusts. Dealing with staff in their Bridport, Dorchester and Wellington offices.

1 February 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent, Responsive and Professional Legal Services

An excellent, thoroughly professional and efficient conveyancing service provided by friendly, diligent, knowledgable and responsive staff. Caron Abbott of the Sherborne office initiated the work then Bethany O’Hare of the Poundbury branch, ably assisted by James Morris, assumed responsibility. Despite heavy work loading and a substantial number of queries Bethany resolutely drove the process forward to achieve completion within the financial year. I have no hesitation of strongly recommending Porter Dodson and Bethany O’Hare in particular. However, perhaps the most compelling endorsement is that I have already decided to request Bethany to act for me on other matters.

28 March 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Reena

Reena, and all at Porter Dodson were friendly, and very reassuring after i instructed them at very late notice, that they could complete on a house that I bought at auction in just 5 working days, which they did, very efficiently. All the stress was taken away from me.
Highly recommend.

25 March 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent support throughout a very stressful time

As a family, we have used Porter Dodson in Bridport for many aspects of legal advice and representation over several years. We have received consistently professional and supportive services for Wills, Trusts, Deeds, Conveyancing - the list goes on!

Two years ago, our mum was admitted to a Care Home and we have not only had to cope with the stress and anxiety that this brings, but we have also had to endure a fraught house clearance and sale over this 2 year period. We were unlucky with fallen sales and other complications, but we were supported by Porter Dodson every step of the way.

I would particularly like to thank Reena Raval who has been involved with the house sale since the beginning. She is a very professional and competent conveyancing expert. She is kind and empathetic and easily accessible by phone when you need to discuss and share a frustration, rather than send an email!

I would highly recommend Porter Dodson for anyone looking for expert legal advice.

6 March 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Reena Raval managed the whole process of selling my late mother’s property with diligence, sensitivity and efficiency.
Communication was excellent throughout and Reena was both professional and empathic, enabling my siblings and I to manage a difficult process with dignity.

27 March 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jenny Shepherd and Emma Bottomley from…

Jenny Shepherd and Emma Bottomley from the Wellington branch went above and beyond the pale to accelerate our move into our new home. They managed to get us from accepted offer to completion in a little over three weeks. Their attention to detail, professional pragmatic due diligence and communication were all superb, very much the best conveyancing experience we have had, period. thanks so so much!

28 March 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A pleasant and professional service.

The receptionist that we met first was extremely welcoming and pleasant. We waited for a short time in a comfortable room and our solicitor, Emily Simpson, was very pleasant and professional.
We could not have asked for a better service. Excellent in all respects.

24 March 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exemplary Service

Porter Dodson have consistently provided a professional, supportive and efficient service whilst obtaining grant of probate and being joint executors to my late father's estate. Their expertise and all round service has been exemplary and I will definitely continue to employ their services, as our choice of family solicitors.

27 March 2025
Unprompted review

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