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Blanchards Bailey LLP Blanchards Bailey LLP

James Duncan

Senior Associate

4.9
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James graduated with a Law degree in 2017 and joined Blanchards Bailey in 2019, bringing a strong academic background along with considerable passion and dedication to the field of law. He was promoted to Senior Associate in 2026 as an integral part of the growing Private Client department, specialising in Probate and Estate Administration. Taking a friendly and empathetic approach, James prides himself on delivering bespoke advice and excellent client care. He is well-equipped to assist clients in the administration of a variety of estates, drawing on his keen attention to detail and critical thinking skills. He’s dealt with estates involving assets in foreign jurisdictions and trusts, as well as complex estates which included multiple properties, stocks and investments.

Blanchards Bailey LLP Blanchards Bailey LLP

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Based in Blandford Forum, Dorset

  • Licensed for 4 years

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Blanchards Bailey LLP Blanchards Bailey LLP

James graduated with a Law degree in 2017 and joined Blanchards Bailey in 2019, bringing a strong academic background along with considerable passion and dedication to the field of law. He was promoted to Senior Associate in 2026 as an integral part of the growing Private Client department, specialising in Probate and Estate Administration. Taking a friendly and empathetic approach, James prides himself on delivering bespoke advice and excellent client care. He is well-equipped to assist clients in the administration of a variety of estates, drawing on his keen attention to detail and critical thinking skills. He’s dealt with estates involving assets in foreign jurisdictions and trusts, as well as complex estates which included multiple properties, stocks and investments.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Based in Blandford Forum, Dorset

  • Licensed for 4 years

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

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  • Blanchards Bailey LLP

    Legal Assistant

    2019 - 2022 3 years

  • Blanchards Bailey LLP

    Graduate Legal Executive

    2022 - 2023 1 year

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0125 844 0621
https://blanchardsbailey.co.uk/all-staff-members/james-duncan/

Opening hours

Monday 09:00–17:00
Tuesday 09:00–17:00
Wednesday 09:00–17:00
Thursday 09:00–17:00
Friday 09:00–17:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

Bunbury House, Stour Park, Blandford Forum, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 9LQ

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4.9 /5 16 Reviews
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    ALAN NOBLES

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    Excellent and friendly service.

    My experience in the handling of my mothers estate and grant of probate by James Duncan and Holly Fall was a very favourable one. The friendly and concise advice from James and his quick response to my many emails was a great help, thank you sir!

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    Thank you for your lovely feedback. We’re pleased that James and Holly were able to make what can be a difficult process feel a little easier, and that you felt well supported throughout. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words and thanks on to them both!

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    Margaret Taylor

    Wills, Trusts & Probate

    Thank you

    A huge thank you to James Duncan and Shannon Kehoe, assisted by Harriet Mentern on occasions, for all the work you have done over the past two years dealing with the will, probate and administration of my late Mothers` estate in a sensitive and professional manner, without losing the personal touch. Communications with us have been clear and regular, advising us of any next steps to take. Queries have been answered promptly. I would have no hesitation in using you again or recommending you to act on behalf of others.

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    Philip

    Wills, Trusts & Probate

    Estate of Late Father

    My wife and I have used Blanchards Bailey for a number of years for all our family affairs. They are by far the most professional solicitors we have come across and will continue to be used by us and all our family members. Specific thanks go to all the team especially to James Duncan and Jerome Dodge.

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    Alan

    Wills, Trusts & Probate

    Probate team

    I am very pleased with the professionalism of the probate team (James,Shannon & Kielce ,they have guided me through the whole process,whilst keeping me informed on every aspect,can’t thank them enough,well done

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    Thank you for your kind feedback Alan. Myself and the team are pleased to have been able to assist you during this time. If you require any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.

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    Clive

    Wills, Trusts & Probate

    Estate Administration - A first class service

    Recently faced with the prospect of acting as executor for an estate, 80 miles away in Dorset, and having already engaged Blanchards Bailey (Tessa Perry) in Shaftesbury to handle the conveyancing of the related property, I chose to engage James Duncan and his team at the Blandford Forum branch to handle the estate administration on my behalf. I have rarely had such a high level of service, and could not have made a better choice. Everyone that I dealt with, from the receptionists to James and his team were good-humoured, approachable, and thoroughly knowledgeable and professional. James and Shannon dealt with all aspects of the administration process in a timely manner, removing all the worry and stress from me, and had no problem quickly responding to my email queries and phone calls. The whole experience left me 100% satisfied, and I have no hesitation whatsoever in highly recommending them.

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    Thank you for your kind words Clive - Shannon and I are pleased to have been of assistance. If we can be of any further help, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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