Dawn Parkes
Solicitor - Partner
SRA ID: 133724
I joined the firm in 1989 shortly after my qualification having undertaken my law degree at the University of East Anglia and was the firm’s Managing Partner from 2014 to 2022. I specialise in Private Client work and can assist you in all aspects of wills, probate including intestacy, powers of attorney, Court of Protection applications and trusts and tax planning. I am friendly and approachable and aim to provide clear, practical advice in a straightforward way. I particularly enjoy getting to know our clients and building a strong working relationship. I am a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners.
4 Theatre Street, Norwich, NR2 1QY
Licensed for 37 years
Practice Areas
Wills, Trusts & Probate
- Wills, Trusts & Probate 94%
- Family Law 6%
17 Client Reviews
Overall experience
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- Initial Impressions
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- Documentation Accuracy
- Legal knowledge
About Dawn Parkes
I joined the firm in 1989 shortly after my qualification having undertaken my law degree at the University of East Anglia and was the firm’s Managing Partner from 2014 to 2022. I specialise in Private Client work and can assist you in all aspects of wills, probate including intestacy, powers of attorney, Court of Protection applications and trusts and tax planning. I am friendly and approachable and aim to provide clear, practical advice in a straightforward way. I particularly enjoy getting to know our clients and building a strong working relationship. I am a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners.
Languages Spoken: English
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LICENSE
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Status
Acquired
Updated
United Kingdom
Currently Registered
01/10/86
05/03/24
We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor
WORK EXPERIENCE
Title
Name
Duration
Compliance Officer for Legal Practice
Hatch Brenner
?-present
Will Writing
Dawn Parkes professionally dealt with our queries, explained various techniques aspects and produced our wills in a timely Manner.
Many Thanks.
Solicitor named in this review: Dawn Parkes
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Preparation of Powers of attorney (Health/Welfare) (PPTY + Finance)
Very efficient + Knowledgeable.
Everything explained in a very understandable way.
Attitude was very friendly and showed a desire to help and assist a client - no matter how uninformed a client like me could appear to be.
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We needed to review our wills
A change of circumstance prompted us to review how our estate wants to be held and distributed.
Completed within a month of 1st meeting.
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Professional Service
My increasingly complicated G.O.P case was handled effortlessly, with care & attention along with a friendly face and prompt resolution.
I will be happy to return with my future legal matters.
Solicitor named in this review: Dawn Parkes
A representative from Hatch Brenner LLP responded to this review on 02 April, 2024
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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Will
Will Writing
Solicitor named in this review: Dawn Parkes
A representative from Hatch Brenner LLP responded to this review on 02 April, 2024
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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Probate Application
I was impressed with the ease to place a probate for my late sister. questions were clear, precise and it made the process easy on a tough time for my family.
Solicitor named in this review: Dawn Parkes
A representative from Hatch Brenner LLP responded to this review on 02 April, 2024
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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The handling of a deceased person's estate
All very professional and responsive.
Eased the process during these difficult times, especially welcome when the process is unknown to the customer
Solicitor named in this review: Dawn Parkes
A representative from Hatch Brenner LLP responded to this review on 02 April, 2024
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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Lasting Power of Attorney
I am very pleased by how this matter was dealt with.
Thank you.
Solicitor named in this review: Dawn Parkes
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Will and LPA
I got my Will + LPA done with Hatch Brenner.
Solicitor named in this review: Dawn Parkes
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Deceased Parents Estate Management
Dawn took on a complicated estate/trust when my parents died. She did everything she could to smooth the whole process - which was not straightforward - and made a difficult engagement as painless as possible.
Solicitor named in this review: Dawn Parkes
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