Jode Ruggiero LLB Hons

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Jode has over eight years’ experience in private client law, supporting individuals and families with Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Probate, Trusts and wider estate planning. He is known for providing clear, practical advice and guiding clients through often complex or sensitive matters with care and confidence. Jode takes the time to understand each client’s circumstances, ensuring their wishes are properly reflected and that they feel informed and reassured at every stage. He has particular experience in advising on more complex estates, including those involving inheritance tax considerations, and works to ensure efficient and effective planning tailored to each client’s needs. Jode also regularly advises clients in blended family situations, helping to put in place arrangements that protect assets while balancing the interests of all parties. Jode joined CWC Solicitors following the merger with Fursdon Knapper Solicitors in September 2022, where he began his legal career in January 2018. He studied law with the Open University, achieving his LL.B (Hons), and continues to progress towards qualification as a Solicitor via the SQE pathway.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 693453

  • Based in Exeter, Devon
  • Licensed for 2 years

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Jode has over eight years’ experience in private client law, supporting individuals and families with Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Probate, Trusts and wider estate planning. He is known for providing clear, practical advice and guiding clients through often complex or sensitive matters with care and confidence. Jode takes the time to understand each client’s circumstances, ensuring their wishes are properly reflected and that they feel informed and reassured at every stage. He has particular experience in advising on more complex estates, including those involving inheritance tax considerations, and works to ensure efficient and effective planning tailored to each client’s needs. Jode also regularly advises clients in blended family situations, helping to put in place arrangements that protect assets while balancing the interests of all parties. Jode joined CWC Solicitors following the merger with Fursdon Knapper Solicitors in September 2022, where he began his legal career in January 2018. He studied law with the Open University, achieving his LL.B (Hons), and continues to progress towards qualification as a Solicitor via the SQE pathway.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 693453

  • Based in Exeter, Devon
  • Licensed for 2 years

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Communication 4.9/5
Initial Impressions 4.8/5
Approachability 5.0/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.9/5
Legal Knowledge 4.9/5
Value for money 4.7/5
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  • Fursdon Knapper Solicitors

    Fee Earner

    2018 - 2022 4 years

  • Curtis Whiteford Crocker Solicitors

    Fee Earner

    2022 - 2025 3 years

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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)

Winslade Park, Manor Drive, Clyst St. Mary, Exeter, EX5 1FY

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A Will.

From the outset everything was on time professional could not have been better.

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Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted to hear that everything was timely, professional, and that your experience was excellent from start to finish.

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Will writing

I have been impressed with the Will writing experience with Jodie Ruggiero. Extremely clear about the process, friendly and polite. He helped me through the process answering all my questions as we went along. All communications around my appointments were efficient. Thank you.

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Thank you for your feedback. We’re pleased to hear Jode Ruggiero provided a clear, friendly, and efficient will writing service, and supported you throughout the process.

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Thanks Jode!

Jode was both professional and personable. A good experience!

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Decent, but could be better

Jode was very good, thorough and attentive. More generally the practice has issues with how it manages data, including a clear data breach when another client’s information was partially disclosed to me by telephone. It makes me question the security of my data.

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Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to hear that Jode was thorough and attentive in assisting you. We would welcome the opportunity to look into the issue you’ve raised regarding the telephone disclosure. If you are willing, please contact us directly so we can investigate this properly and address any concerns you have. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

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Kind and knowledgeable

Jode was thorough and simplified the whole process. He was very friendly and personable, he also had excellent t in depth knowledge he was able to translate into plain english for me. The support staff were also great at keeping in touch snd making the whole process run smoothly and efficiently.

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Thank you for your fantastic review! We are so pleased to hear that Jode was able to provide the in-depth expertise you needed while keeping the process simple and easy to understand. We believe that legal advice is most effective when it’s delivered in plain English, and it’s wonderful to know that Jode’s personable approach put you at ease. We also appreciate your kind words regarding our support staff. We pride ourselves on a 'team effort' approach to ensure every client is kept informed and that every matter runs efficiently from start to finish. We will be sure to pass your thanks along to Jode and the rest of the team!

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