Demelza Butler

Three years on from my divorce I would like to Thank Demelza for her kindness in guiding me through an awful time in my life She is a superb lawyer with great compassion Thank you Demelza I look back and realise how grateful I still am that you were so professional and caring It made the future a lot easier to accept Kind Regards Nigel Barton

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Demelza was the perfect professional to help me through a difficult time in my life, not only through her legal skills but also by putting things into perspective when the future did seem very hazy.

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What can I say about the lovely Demelza! Professional, efficient, approachable, a pleasure to deal with her even during rotten times! Thankyou Demelza!

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This was not a process that I wished to be part of, however even though I was hesitant and nervous, Demelza guided me through this difficult season in my life with a calm and sensible approach. Each question was answered clearly, within a discussed timescale and most importantly with patience. Each meeting was finished with a clear direction and any information required from me was again explained and asked for within a reasonable timescale, I was kept aware of what was happening with my case at all times. Demelza was able to help me with another part of my settlement that wasn't actually part of the role I was paying her for. Demelza helped me over and above her working hours (time when she should of actually been on holiday!) and we were able to meet the required court deadlines because of her approach that 'there is an answer to all things!' I cannot recommend Demelza highly enough, to have her on your side during a time of uncertainty and high emotions means that you will have a professional, efficient solicitor working for your best interests always.

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I contacted Demelza following a recommendation, but I wouldn't choose to work with her again. The matter was a time-sensitive pre-nup review, where the document had already been drafted by the other party. I needed impartial advice and timely responses, but it often felt like we were on different timelines. Despite raising the urgency from the start, communication was slow and things were often left to the last minute without reassurance on deadlines. Simple matters that could have been dealt with by email were often turned into long letters, which added to the cost. There were also billing issues as the final invoice was amended twice, once for not being clear that I already paid an advance and that it will be deducted from the final bill and then with an additional charge after a “final” bill had already been issued and paid. For comparison, my partner’s lawyer drafted the agreement, handled several amendments, and kept clear, timely communication. In the end, our legal costs were roughly the same, even though her lawyer carried out most of the work. A look at the billing guide helped explain the difference. Demelza charges a fixed rate for every incoming and outgoing email confirmation and detailed letter, whereas the other side provided direct and focused advice in fewer steps and charges related to the length of the email or time spent on the back and forth.

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