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Vanessa J Ford

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Vanessa started working at Lanyon Bowdler in the Telford office (when the firm was based in Brodie House) as a secretary on a temporary contract in April 2003 for Neil Lorimer in the personal injury department. She officially joined the firm on a permanent contract as a senior secretary for the clinical negligence department in August 2003, again based in the Telford office. The department, and Vanessa, transferred to the Shrewsbury office at the beginning of November 2003. Vanessa then transferred to the private client department in August 2006, working as a private client assistant. In 2016 she was promoted to legal support assistant. In May 2017 Vanessa transferred, and is now based at the firm’s Telford office, and was promoted to the role of Legal Assistant in the private client department, where she manages her own caseload including the preparation of Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, applications for probate and, the administration of estates. Outside work, Vanessa is actively involved in Telford & Wrekin’s “Street Champion” Scheme – a means whereby members of the public are “recruited” and give up their free time to keep their local areas clear of litter – reporting any fly-tipping and also arranging for repairs to be logged (ie street lighting etc). Vanessa also champions charitable causes: Help for Heroes, Hillbrae Dog Rescue Kennels, Dogs Trust; Battersea Dogs Home and Guide Dogs for the Bind. She also enjoys country walks , swimming, days in the gym, reading and live music events.

Lanyon Bowdler LLP Lanyon Bowdler LLP

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Based in Telford, Shropshire

  • Licensed for 3 years

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Lanyon Bowdler LLP Lanyon Bowdler LLP

Vanessa started working at Lanyon Bowdler in the Telford office (when the firm was based in Brodie House) as a secretary on a temporary contract in April 2003 for Neil Lorimer in the personal injury department. She officially joined the firm on a permanent contract as a senior secretary for the clinical negligence department in August 2003, again based in the Telford office. The department, and Vanessa, transferred to the Shrewsbury office at the beginning of November 2003. Vanessa then transferred to the private client department in August 2006, working as a private client assistant. In 2016 she was promoted to legal support assistant. In May 2017 Vanessa transferred, and is now based at the firm’s Telford office, and was promoted to the role of Legal Assistant in the private client department, where she manages her own caseload including the preparation of Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, applications for probate and, the administration of estates. Outside work, Vanessa is actively involved in Telford & Wrekin’s “Street Champion” Scheme – a means whereby members of the public are “recruited” and give up their free time to keep their local areas clear of litter – reporting any fly-tipping and also arranging for repairs to be logged (ie street lighting etc). Vanessa also champions charitable causes: Help for Heroes, Hillbrae Dog Rescue Kennels, Dogs Trust; Battersea Dogs Home and Guide Dogs for the Bind. She also enjoys country walks , swimming, days in the gym, reading and live music events.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Based in Telford, Shropshire

  • Licensed for 3 years

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Value for money 4.4/5
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Wills, Trusts & Probate

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  • Lanyon Bowdler LLP

    Legal Assistant

    2003 - Present 23 years and 5 months

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01952211021
vanessa.ford@lblaw.co.uk
https://www.lblaw.co.uk/our-people/vanessa-ford

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Grosvenor House, Hollinswood Road, Central Park, Telford, TF2 9TW

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    New Wills

    This was carried out to my satisfaction and was very pleased with my solicitor (Vanessa Ford) who kept me informed as the matter progressed.

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    Making a Will

    Excellent service. Friendly, efficient and easy to understand. Approachable. Fees average. I felt we received value for our money. No delays in delivery of service.

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    Vanessa J Ford

    Thank you very much for this great feedback Ann & Bill. Lovely working with you again and, I am glad that you were pleased with the work done. Kindest regards Vanessa

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    LPAs and Wills

    Very prompt and pleasant experience. Understood what we wanted and we were given several choices to do with the LPAs and the choice to register the documents or not.

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    Vanessa J Ford

    It means so much to get reviews like this, to know that clients have been happy with the whole experience. Thank you very much. Best wishes Vanessa.

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    Making our Wills

    Our wills were executed in the manor we expected, with first rate professionalism, courtesy and humour. Thank you Vanessa for your straight forwardness.

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    Vanessa J Ford

    Thanks Jayne & Robert, a pleasure. I am glad you are happy. Hope you have an enjoyable trip!

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    Making A New Will

    I was given good advice and helped in a friendly way, the cost advice was sound and given advice on the best way to obtain service at a reasonable price. The service was not cheap, but it was reliable all the way through.

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    Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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