Solicitor at Thornton Jones Solicitors

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

5.0/5 10 Client Reviews 10
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate 100%
10 Client Reviews

5.0/5

Overall experience

  • Value For Money
  • Communication
  • Initial Impressions
  • Approachability
  • Documentation Accuracy
  • Legal knowledge

Reviews summary

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Stephen Elliott
Verified Stephen Elliott Added 4 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Thornton Jones Solicitors
December 29, 2023 20231229145750

Approachable and efficient Re

5

Recently used Thornton Jones and found Melanie approachable and efficient also other staff were very helpful and friendly.

Solicitor named in this review: Melanie Pickering

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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Janet McLennan
Verified Janet McLennan Added 5 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Thornton Jones Solicitors
November 15, 2023 20231115100411

Outstanding

5

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.

Solicitor named in this review: Melanie Pickering

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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Anonymous
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Collected whilst working at Thornton Jones Solicitors
October 25, 2023 20231025115009

First rate experience

5

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.

Solicitor named in this review: Melanie Pickering

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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Anonymous
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Collected whilst working at Thornton Jones Solicitors
September 30, 2023 20230930110839

New Wills and Lasting Power of Attorney

5

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 .

Solicitor named in this review: Melanie Pickering

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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Debra Quin Cloake
Verified Debra Quin Cloake Added 8 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Thornton Jones Solicitors
August 14, 2023 20230814215030

Will updated

5

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.

Solicitor named in this review: Melanie Pickering

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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Angie Parkinson
Verified Angie Parkinson Added 9 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Thornton Jones Solicitors
August 06, 2023 20230806100650

Will

5

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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Ben
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Collected whilst working at Thornton Jones Solicitors
August 04, 2023 20230804193759

Wills Review

5

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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Jinty
Verified Jinty Added 9 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Thornton Jones Solicitors
August 03, 2023 20230803164208

Outstanding

5

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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Julie
Julie Added 1 year ago Report to admin
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May 21, 2022 20220521172709

Excellent service

5

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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Deborah
Deborah Added 1 year ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Thornton Jones Solicitors
May 23, 2022
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Deborah

5

Thank you to Melanie for providing a friendly and knowledgeable service for Will writing. This is a potentially tricky issue to discuss, but Melanie made it straight forward and answered any questions I had. Based on my experience, I would definitely recommend Thornton Jones Solicitors for this service.

Solicitor named in this review: Melanie Pickering

Melanie Pickering from Thornton Jones Solicitors responded to this review on 17 October, 2023

Thank you for your kind words Deborah, what a lovely review

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About Melanie Pickering

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.

Languages Spoken: English

Contact Melanie Pickering

Address

Thornton Jones Solicitors

6 Finkle Hill

Sherburn In Elmet

LS25 6EA



Phone 01977 350500

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Updated

United Kingdom

Currently Registered

02/10/17

02/05/23

We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor

WORK EXPERIENCE

Title

Name

Duration

Solicitor

Thornton Jones Solicitors

02/05/2022-Present

Solicitor

Ridley & Hall Solicitors

04/2021-11/2021

Solicitor / Crown Prosecutor

Crown Prosecution Service

09/2020-03/2021

Employee

Roche Legal Limited

04/2015-08/2020