James MacWhirter

Solicitor

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I qualified as a solicitor in 1999 having graduated from Bristol University and have worked within a legal environment for 22 years. I now specialise in private client law, and have done for the past 6 years, having spent the preceding years as a criminal defence advocate. I help private individuals, trustees, executors and business owners. Clients have a wide range of aims and priorities and I pride myself on being able to prioritise their concerns and objectives quickly in an approachable and down-to-earth manner. It is important to me that my clients feel at ease discussing what can be emotive and sensitive issues. I work hard to ensure that I tailor my advice to those individual concerns and objectives.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 43891

  • Based in Heacham, Norfolk
  • Licensed for 27 years

Accepting new clients via ReviewSolicitors

I qualified as a solicitor in 1999 having graduated from Bristol University and have worked within a legal environment for 22 years. I now specialise in private client law, and have done for the past 6 years, having spent the preceding years as a criminal defence advocate. I help private individuals, trustees, executors and business owners. Clients have a wide range of aims and priorities and I pride myself on being able to prioritise their concerns and objectives quickly in an approachable and down-to-earth manner. It is important to me that my clients feel at ease discussing what can be emotive and sensitive issues. I work hard to ensure that I tailor my advice to those individual concerns and objectives.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 43891

  • Based in Heacham, Norfolk
  • Licensed for 27 years

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Legal Knowledge 5.0/5
Value for money 4.8/5
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  • Ward Gethin Archer Limited

    Assistant

    Until October 2019

  • Ward Gethin Archer Limited

    Assistant

    Until December 2021

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  • EN English

Opening hours

Monday 08:45–17:00
Tuesday 08:45–17:00
Wednesday 08:45–17:00
Thursday 08:45–17:00
Friday 08:45–17:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

Chancery House, 8 High Street, Heacham, Norfolk, PE31 7ER

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Tim Brown

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Wills, Trusts and Probate

James guided us through the process of writing wills in a professional manner and helped make what can be a quite daunting experience easy and straightforward. He and the other staff in the Heacham office are very personable and friendly. Would 100% recommend their services.

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We’re glad James and the Heacham team made the process feel comfortable and straightforward. Thank you for your recommendation, Tim , and for recognising the friendly service provided by the team.

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Wills, Trusts and Probate

Polite, efficient service. Very competitive pricing.

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It is great to know that you found our service both efficient and professional, with competitive pricing. Thank you for choosing us.

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Kathryn

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Wills, Trusts and Probate

Professional, friendly, helpful, efficient.

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Thank you for your kind recommendation, Kathryn. We are pleased to know that you were happy with the service provided and found our team both helpful and professional.

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Bill and Ruth

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Wills, Trusts and Probate

Excellent friendly and knowledgeable advice from the start. Prompt completion of service with very helpful staff.

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Thank you for the fantastic feedback! We know how important peace of mind is when it comes to wills and estates, so we're delighted to hear you received such prompt, friendly, and knowledgeable service. All the best!

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Anonymous

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Commercial Property

Mr. James Macwhirter dealt with my will and LAP’s with patience and understanding , he explained everything completely even answering the same question a few times, he is a very nice man, the staff that I spoke to - his secretary and any one else that answered the telephone were all very polite and friendly - the staff are all a credit to Ward Gethin and Archer, I would highly recommend WGA .

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Thank you so much for this wonderful feedback! We are absolutely delighted to hear that James provided such compassionate, thorough, and accommodating guidance while finalizing your Will and LPAs. We are also incredibly proud of our secretarial and reception teams for delivering such a welcoming and courteous experience over the phone. Thank you for your endorsement of Ward Gethin Archer!

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