Solicitor at Hatch Brenner LLP

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

5.0/5 17 Client Reviews 17
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate 94%
  • Family Law 6%
17 Client Reviews

5.0/5

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  • Value For Money
  • Communication
  • Initial Impressions
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  • Documentation Accuracy
  • Legal knowledge

Reviews summary

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  • Very Good
    1
  • Average
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  • Poor
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April 29, 2024 20240429115436

Will Writing

5

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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April 04, 2024 20240404094651

Preparation of Powers of attorney (Health/Welfare) (PPTY + Finance)

5

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.

Solicitor named in this review: Dawn Parkes

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April 04, 2024 20240404092741

We needed to review our wills

5

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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March 26, 2024 20240326091252

Professional Service

5

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

5

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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March 26, 2024 20240326090614

Probate Application

5

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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Reginald Walker
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March 12, 2024 20240312092610

The handling of a deceased person's estate

4

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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March 06, 2024 20240306090649

Lasting Power of Attorney

5

I am very pleased by how this matter was dealt with.

Thank you.

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March 06, 2024 20240306085626

Will and LPA

5

I got my Will + LPA done with Hatch Brenner.

Solicitor named in this review: Dawn Parkes

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March 05, 2024 20240305161440

Deceased Parents Estate Management

5

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.

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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

Contact Dawn Parkes

Address

Hatch Brenner LLP

4 Theatre Street

Norwich

NR2 1QY



Phone 01603660811

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United Kingdom

Currently Registered

01/10/86

05/03/24

We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor

WORK EXPERIENCE

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Name

Duration

Compliance Officer for Legal Practice

Hatch Brenner

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