Melanie Pickering
Solicitor
SRA ID: 477215
Mel joined Thornton Jones Solicitors in November 2021 having worked in Law since 2004 occupying various positions from junior posts through to becoming a fully qualified solicitor.
In 2009 Mel completed her studies at law school and subsequently completed her training contract and in October 2017 qualified as a solicitor specialising in Private Client, Contentious Probate and Missing Persons Law. Mel admits that she “loves Law because it’s always changing and there’s always something new to learn”.
Outside of work, Mel lives with her husband and cat, and loves to do charity work being an Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Friend since 2015. She is also a keen supporter of Cancer Research UK ‘Race for Life’ having taken part every year since 2010 and raising much needed funds in the process.
6 Finkle Hill, Sherburn In Elmet, LS25 6EA
Licensed for 6 years
Practice Areas
Wills, Trusts & Probate
Approachable and efficient Re
Recently used Thornton Jones and found Melanie approachable and efficient also other staff were very helpful and friendly.
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Melanie Pickering from Thornton Jones Solicitors responded to this review on 16 February, 2024
Thank you for your review and kind words. It was a pleasure to work with you.
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Outstanding
Melanie was very helpful and understanding of our needs. Communication was excellent and we were updated regularly on the progress of our wills and LPAs.Always received an answer to a query very quickly.
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Melanie Pickering from Thornton Jones Solicitors responded to this review on 28 November, 2023
Thank you for your kind words and your review. It was a pleasure to work with you.
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First rate experience
I approached Melanie and the team under very stressful circumstances with a great deal of anxiety. From our first correspondence Melanie was friendly, helpful professional and reassuring and made me feel at ease and calmer to know that I had someone like her in my corner. The advice I received was clear, practical and at each stage of the process my options were set out to me in a way that was easy to understand - no confusing legal jargon which can add to your sense of anxiety sometimes. Correspondence was clear and timely, i never had to chase up a response and was never left hanging. Thank you to Melanie and her team, you were a big support to me at a very difficult time.
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Melanie Pickering from Thornton Jones Solicitors responded to this review on 25 October, 2023
Thank you for your lovely review, it was a pleasure to be able to help.
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New Wills and Lasting Power of Attorney
From our initial call we felt we were in safe hands. All members of the team were polite, approachable, friendly, knowledgeable, patient and professional.
Communication was excellent, any questions we had were answered quickly. Melanie always ensured we were happy and had an understanding of each stage of the process.
We would have no hesitation in recommending Thornton Jones to others.
Thank you to all .
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Melanie Pickering from Thornton Jones Solicitors responded to this review on 17 October, 2023
Thank you for your kind words and your lovely review - I'm very pleased to have been able to help
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Will updated
The attention to detail was excellent. Sadly the first Solicitor was taken ill midway through the Will-writing process, but it was seamlessly taken over and my requirements were clearly understood very well. I will definitely use this Firm in the future.
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Melanie Pickering from Thornton Jones Solicitors responded to this review on 17 October, 2023
Thank you Debra for your review - I'm very pleased to have been able to help and happy that we got everything sorted for you.
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Will
I arrange an appointment to write a will. Appointment was booked straight away, communication was good at face to face Meeting and via email. Will was completed quickly and easily.
Everyone I spoke to was friendly and polite
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Melanie Pickering from Thornton Jones Solicitors responded to this review on 17 October, 2023
Thank you Angela for your lovely review. We were happy to be able to help you
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Wills Review
Excellent service from Melanie providing clear insight from start to finish.
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Melanie Pickering from Thornton Jones Solicitors responded to this review on 17 October, 2023
Thank you Ben for your positive review.
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Outstanding
Melanie was brilliant in sorting out our new Wills and Lasting Power of Attorney. Good contact throughout the process and explained everything fully. A job well done and would certainly recommend
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Melanie Pickering from Thornton Jones Solicitors responded to this review on 17 October, 2023
Thank you for your positive review, which I really appreciate. It was a pleasure to work with you.
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Excellent service
Excellent service given for re-writing our wills. Everything explained, all questions answered and advice made sense. Would recommend Melanie to anyone.
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Melanie Pickering from Thornton Jones Solicitors responded to this review on 17 October, 2023
Thank you Julie for your kind words and lovely review. I'm happy we could help
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