At QualitySolicitors FDC Law we always try to provide the best possible service, and we have strict standards to ensure this. For the past 6 years, we have held the Law Society's 'Lexcel' Quality Standard, and we are happy to say that following our recent annual audit, that status has been confirmed.
Currently, only around 10% of solicitor's firms in England have the accreditation, which is only granted after rigorous testing and inspection (our latest inspection covered 3 days!).
Knowing that FDC Law is a Lexcel accredited practice should, we hope, give our clients further confidence that they are in good hands!
Friday, 25 January 2013
Thursday, 29 November 2012
Recognising Expertise
We are
delighted to announce that QualitySolicitors FDC Law partner, Darrell Collins,
has achieved full membership of STEP (the Society of Trust and Estate Planners)
STEP is the leading worldwide professional body
for practitioners in the fields of trusts, estates and related issues.
Full members of STEP are the most experienced
and senior practitioners in the field of trusts and estates. Members advise
clients on the broad business of the management of personal finance.
Darrell’s achievement reflects her experience
and expertise.Darrell is based primarily at our Midsomer Norton Office, but can also be consulted in Keynsham. QualitySolicitors FDC Law are the only Keynsham solicitors to offer advice from a STEP member.
Contact Darrell on 01761 409431 if you would
like to discuss setting up or dealing with a trust, inheritance tax planning or
any other issues relating to wills, probate, inheritance and trusts.
Wednesday, 28 November 2012
Wedding Bells!
We are very happy to congratulate long-term member of staff, Sam Ibbitoson, on her recent marriage
Sam is a member of the Private Client department, based at our Frome Office, and has been a member of staff for many years.
We wish Sam and Karen every happiness for the future.
Sam is a member of the Private Client department, based at our Frome Office, and has been a member of staff for many years.
We wish Sam and Karen every happiness for the future.
Tuesday, 20 November 2012
Anniversary Celebrations
On Monday,
we at QualitySolicitors FDC Law were celebrating 10 years since Faulkners and
Daniel & Crutwell merged in 2002, to add another chapter to our 320 year
history by forming FDC Law.
Partners
and staff in all four offices celebrated with cake and pink bubbly, and are
looking forward to the next 10 years.
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| Staff at our 22 Bath Street office (Frome) celebrating the anniversary |
We are
sharing the celebration with our clients – if you instruct us in any new matter
during December you will automatically entered into a draw to win one of 10
bottles of pink bubbly.
More
pictures from the event are available on our facebook page.
Wednesday, 14 November 2012
Happy Anniversary!
QualitySolicitors FDC Law invite you to celebrate with us.
This month QualitySolicitors FDC Law will be celebrating its 10th Anniversary. All clients who instruct us in December 2012 will automatically be placed into a draw with ten lucky winners receiving a bottle of pink bubbly to mark this special occasion.
FDC Law is incredibly proud that it can trace its heritage back to 1692 when Mr James Wickham opened up the Daniel & Cruttwell side at Frome. In 1904 Mr Henry Faulkner opened the office that became Faulkners moving into Midsomer Norton in 1936.
On the 19th November 2002 Daniel and Cruttwell merged with Faulkners to form FDC Law. Since then we have joined national brand QualitySolicitors becoming QualitySolicitors FDC Law earlier this year. This alliance gives FDC Law an unrivalled network from which to serve our clients on a national basis if required while maintaining the hands on approach we hold so dear.
James Hollis, Senior Partner says “We are an independent high street practice. We believe people value being able to talk to a real person on the high street. These days there is a strong focus on call centre based national brands, but the sort of service they can provide is far from the level of hands-on service we offer. We hope local people will value the service we provide so we can be here serving the community for the next 300 years.”
QualitySolicitors FDC Law, proudly serving Somerset for over 300 years.
This month QualitySolicitors FDC Law will be celebrating its 10th Anniversary. All clients who instruct us in December 2012 will automatically be placed into a draw with ten lucky winners receiving a bottle of pink bubbly to mark this special occasion.
FDC Law is incredibly proud that it can trace its heritage back to 1692 when Mr James Wickham opened up the Daniel & Cruttwell side at Frome. In 1904 Mr Henry Faulkner opened the office that became Faulkners moving into Midsomer Norton in 1936.
On the 19th November 2002 Daniel and Cruttwell merged with Faulkners to form FDC Law. Since then we have joined national brand QualitySolicitors becoming QualitySolicitors FDC Law earlier this year. This alliance gives FDC Law an unrivalled network from which to serve our clients on a national basis if required while maintaining the hands on approach we hold so dear.
James Hollis, Senior Partner says “We are an independent high street practice. We believe people value being able to talk to a real person on the high street. These days there is a strong focus on call centre based national brands, but the sort of service they can provide is far from the level of hands-on service we offer. We hope local people will value the service we provide so we can be here serving the community for the next 300 years.”
QualitySolicitors FDC Law, proudly serving Somerset for over 300 years.
Friday, 19 October 2012
Free Information Event at Frome Library
On Wednesday 17th October, James Hollis and Stewart Donald of our Frome office provided a presentation at an event at Frome Library, held in conjunction with Kelly Hall of the local charity Positive Action on Cancer and the local charity Open Story Tellers
The meeting was well supported, it was great to see so many local people there. Both charities were able to explain the benefits that legacies would make to their operations locally. Our team talked about matters which should be borne in mind in making a will, what can happen if you do not make a will, tax opportunities that may be taken and steps that can be taken to safeguard assets where one member of a couple has to go into residential care.
There were many questions from the floor. James and Stewart, and other members of FDC Law's Private Client department, look forward to seeing many of the guests again, to provide further help and support in making a will.
The meeting was well supported, it was great to see so many local people there. Both charities were able to explain the benefits that legacies would make to their operations locally. Our team talked about matters which should be borne in mind in making a will, what can happen if you do not make a will, tax opportunities that may be taken and steps that can be taken to safeguard assets where one member of a couple has to go into residential care.
There were many questions from the floor. James and Stewart, and other members of FDC Law's Private Client department, look forward to seeing many of the guests again, to provide further help and support in making a will.
Thursday, 11 October 2012
Quality Solicitors FDC Law: Supporting the Frome Carnival
We were delighted to see so many Frome residents and visitors at the Carnival on 22nd September.
Senior Partner James Hollis together with other members of staff was to be found selling carnival programmes during the day, and enjoying meeting friends and neighbours, old and new.
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| James Hollis and friends, Frome Carnival |
James commented that "FDC Law have always played a very active role in the local community, and while our name has changed, our commitment to our community hasn't. We enjoy being a part of the Carnival."
QualitySolicitors FDC Law is a proud sponsor of the Frome Carnival, and of other local events.
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