James MacWhirter

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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 26 years

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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 26 years

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  • Ward Gethin Archer Limited

    Assistant

    Until October 2019

  • Ward Gethin Archer Limited

    Assistant

    Until December 2021

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  • 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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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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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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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Wills, Trusts and Probate

Excellent service. We have used the Heacham Office on several occasions and all of the staff are helpful and knowledgeable. James is an excellent solicitor and extremely helpful. Would definitely recommend.

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Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear you’ve had excellent service from James, and the wider team have been helpful and knowledgeable throughout. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated, and we will be sure to pass your comments on to the team.

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Wills, Trusts and Probate

James at Heacham High Street branch top rating, you were brill !

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Thank you for the top rating! We are so glad to hear that James provided such great service. We will be sure to pass your enthusiastic feedback along to him and the rest of the team.

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Wills, Trusts and Probate

All legal requirements taken care off, as executor to the Will I can let the matter rest. Many thanks

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Thank you for your kind review. We're pleased to hear that all legal requirements have been taken care of and that, as executor, you can now let the matter rest. If you need any further assistance in the future, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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