Solicitors and legal specialists with experience in all kinds of legal cases and situations
Cleveleys
Cleveleys
Fleetwood
Solicitors serving the north west’s legal needs
From employment law to family law, and everything in between, we provide a truly comprehensive legal service
From employment law to family law, and everything in between, we provide a truly comprehensive legal service
The law is daunting at the best of times, and that’s why we at Palmer Hodgson & Heyes take pride in offering a more personal, friendly approach to legal services. We’re proud of what we do, confident of getting great results, and always at the end of the phone if you ever need us.
Of course, it’s so important to know that your solicitor is up to the job. Some firms of solicitors try to cover too many areas at once, compromising their service in all areas and not giving their clients the best legal representation.
We take a more focused approach whereby each member of our team has one subject area, be it conveyancing, litigation, personal injury or family law. This disciplined approach means that your case will be handled by a true legal specialist, with the in-depth knowledge that can lead to better results in the long term.
We’re committed to forging rewarding, long-term client relationships, so it’s our pleasure to introduce the members of our team.
Christopher Palmer - Partner
A qualified solicitor since 1980, and a member of the Law Society’s Children Panel for 20 years, Christopher has a background in criminal law and litigation law, but now focuses on childcare law and family law. His formidable experience and commitment to excellence always stands his clients in good stead.
Moira Hodgson - Partner
Moira qualified as a solicitor in 1976, and so brings a wealth of experience to her clients. Handling all aspects of commercial and domestic conveyancing (everything from landlord-and-tenant arrangements through to commercial sales), she is also involved in inheritance tax planning through wills, and the administration of trusts.
Janet Soliman - Partner
Janet’s legal experience covers the whole spectrum of conveyancing matters, so she can handle clients’ cases with the minimum of fuss while keeping to the tight deadlines that are so important in this area. Her friendly approach to conveyancing law is typical of the personal service which marks Palmer Hodgson & Heyes out from other solicitors.
Dorothy Norris - Legal Executive
A lifetime’s work with wills and probate means that there is nothing Dorothy doesn’t know about this area of law. Her experience has brought her into contact with the most diverse situations including Court of Protection, estates of all kinds, discretionary trusts, and the complex business of tracing families during the probate process.
Martin Shipway - Solicitor
Martin qualified in 2005 and specialises in family and employment law. As befits a member of family law agency Resolution and the Employment Lawyers’ Association, he is a highly skilled solicitor whether acting on behalf of claimants or respondents.
John Hall - Legal Executive
Our resident litigation executive, John has specialised in personal injury for 38 years - the first legal expert of his kind in the area. Having settled thousands of cases ranging from the smallest claim through to a £3 million payout, he can deal confidently with any conceivable personal injury case.
Sharif Ela - Solicitor
An in-depth understanding of finance, gleaned from a background in banking, gives Sharif a unique perspective on his specialist areas of conveyancing, wills, trusts and probate. Enduring power of attorney, Court of Protection and tax planning law are all within his sphere of expertise.
Debra Purdon - Practice Manager
Debra has been our Practice Manager for 28 years, and runs all non-legal aspects of the practice, including advertising and accounts. She is a great motivator, helping to knit the team together, and thus ensures that our clients receive the best possible service.
Gary Heyes - Partner
Having been with the firm since 1986, Gary Heyes has been instrumental in the development of the unique ethos that characterises Palmer Hodgson & Heyes. His experience covers criminal and family law; as a member of the Law Society’s Family Panel, he has the necessary know-how to ensure the best results for his clients. He is also a Law Society Accredited Criminal Duty Solicitor.
Judith Abram - Partner
Judith’s legal expertise lies in the complex fields of clinical negligence and personal injury. As a member of the Law Society’s Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury Panel, she possesses an enviable level of knowledge and works at the very highest level: among her extensive portfolio of successful cases is a claim for £2.4 million.
Alison Hollas - Associate Solicitor
Alison is a leading solicitor in the sensitive field of family law, covering child care, divorce and separation, residence, and domestic violence. She is a member of the Law Society’s Advanced Family Panel: this means that her clients enjoy the very best legal representation, and everyone’s best interests are safeguarded.
Debbie Warburg-Osman - Legal Executive
Debbie heads the Conveyancing Department at Fleetwood, making sure that transactions – be they sales or purchases, commercial or domestic – are carried out efficiently, thoroughly, and to her clients’ complete satisfaction.
Of course, it’s so important to know that your solicitor is up to the job. Some firms of solicitors try to cover too many areas at once, compromising their service in all areas and not giving their clients the best legal representation.
We take a more focused approach whereby each member of our team has one subject area, be it conveyancing, litigation, personal injury or family law. This disciplined approach means that your case will be handled by a true legal specialist, with the in-depth knowledge that can lead to better results in the long term.
We’re committed to forging rewarding, long-term client relationships, so it’s our pleasure to introduce the members of our team.
Cleveleys
Christopher Palmer - Partner
A qualified solicitor since 1980, and a member of the Law Society’s Children Panel for 20 years, Christopher has a background in criminal law and litigation law, but now focuses on childcare law and family law. His formidable experience and commitment to excellence always stands his clients in good stead.
Moira Hodgson - Partner
Moira qualified as a solicitor in 1976, and so brings a wealth of experience to her clients. Handling all aspects of commercial and domestic conveyancing (everything from landlord-and-tenant arrangements through to commercial sales), she is also involved in inheritance tax planning through wills, and the administration of trusts.
Janet Soliman - Partner
Janet’s legal experience covers the whole spectrum of conveyancing matters, so she can handle clients’ cases with the minimum of fuss while keeping to the tight deadlines that are so important in this area. Her friendly approach to conveyancing law is typical of the personal service which marks Palmer Hodgson & Heyes out from other solicitors.
Dorothy Norris - Legal Executive
A lifetime’s work with wills and probate means that there is nothing Dorothy doesn’t know about this area of law. Her experience has brought her into contact with the most diverse situations including Court of Protection, estates of all kinds, discretionary trusts, and the complex business of tracing families during the probate process.
Martin Shipway - Solicitor
Martin qualified in 2005 and specialises in family and employment law. As befits a member of family law agency Resolution and the Employment Lawyers’ Association, he is a highly skilled solicitor whether acting on behalf of claimants or respondents.
John Hall - Legal Executive
Our resident litigation executive, John has specialised in personal injury for 38 years - the first legal expert of his kind in the area. Having settled thousands of cases ranging from the smallest claim through to a £3 million payout, he can deal confidently with any conceivable personal injury case.
Sharif Ela - Solicitor
An in-depth understanding of finance, gleaned from a background in banking, gives Sharif a unique perspective on his specialist areas of conveyancing, wills, trusts and probate. Enduring power of attorney, Court of Protection and tax planning law are all within his sphere of expertise.
Debra Purdon - Practice Manager
Debra has been our Practice Manager for 28 years, and runs all non-legal aspects of the practice, including advertising and accounts. She is a great motivator, helping to knit the team together, and thus ensures that our clients receive the best possible service.
Fleetwood
Gary Heyes - Partner
Having been with the firm since 1986, Gary Heyes has been instrumental in the development of the unique ethos that characterises Palmer Hodgson & Heyes. His experience covers criminal and family law; as a member of the Law Society’s Family Panel, he has the necessary know-how to ensure the best results for his clients. He is also a Law Society Accredited Criminal Duty Solicitor.
Judith Abram - Partner
Judith’s legal expertise lies in the complex fields of clinical negligence and personal injury. As a member of the Law Society’s Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury Panel, she possesses an enviable level of knowledge and works at the very highest level: among her extensive portfolio of successful cases is a claim for £2.4 million.
Alison Hollas - Associate Solicitor
Alison is a leading solicitor in the sensitive field of family law, covering child care, divorce and separation, residence, and domestic violence. She is a member of the Law Society’s Advanced Family Panel: this means that her clients enjoy the very best legal representation, and everyone’s best interests are safeguarded.
Debbie Warburg-Osman - Legal Executive
Debbie heads the Conveyancing Department at Fleetwood, making sure that transactions – be they sales or purchases, commercial or domestic – are carried out efficiently, thoroughly, and to her clients’ complete satisfaction.
