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How Pardoes Solicitors Compares

Value for money

This firm - 90%
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Poor Competitive Excellent

Excellent does not necessarily mean ‘cheap’. It means that clients thought that the level of service received was Excellent for what they paid.

This score has been calculated using up to the last 300 reviews left by clients of Pardoes Solicitors on ReviewSolicitors.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask reviewer questions about the value for money they felt they received by using Pardoes Solicitors. These questions include:

  • Value for money (a rating of 1-5)
  • How much were you initially quoted or how much did you expect to pay?
  • Approximately how much did you end up spending for the legal services provided (ignoring disbursements and court fees)
  • Did you think this was underpriced, overpriced or about right?
  • Overall experience

We use data science to amalgamate the answers to these questions and create a ‘ReviewSolicitors score’ out of 100. The above chart representation score is a simple percentage representation of the averaged score across those who have reviewed this law firm.

Underpriced 0%
Overpriced 9%
About Right 90%

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Would recommend to
friends and family

This firm - 95%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Pardoes Solicitors and have had a satisfactory experience where they have indicated that they would recommend the services of the law firm to their friends and family.

You can use this data to see how Pardoes Solicitors performs against other law firms nationally. A score close to 100% indicates that this firm is highly valued by their clients.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask the question:

"Would you recommend this firm to somebody else?"

The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:

Yes 95%
No 5%

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Satisfied with
outcome of matter

This firm - 96%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Pardoes Solicitors and were satisfied with the outcome of their matter. Being satisfied with the outcome of your matter is an important consideration to have in mind.

You can use this data to see how Pardoes Solicitors compares to the national average of clients being satisfied with the outcome of their matter after instructing a solicitor.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask the question:

"Were you satisfied with the outcome of your case?"

The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:

Yes 96%
No 4%

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Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Pardoes Solicitors offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally.

Data shown above is based on the reviews and client feedback collected by ReviewSolicitors over the last 12 months.

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Client Reviews

4.7/5

Reviews summary

  • Excellent

    207
  • Very Good

    15
  • Average

    3
  • Poor

    1
  • Awful

    9

Overall experience

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

Nadine

March 21, 2024

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Went over budget with advice that was of no use

Received advice that went off-topic and over-budget.
We needed advice on the imminent out-of-court settlement but only received advice on a court case that was not to be.
Nigel seemed to be have forgotten, as he seemed surprised when we interrupted to remind him it was settling out-of-court. His only advice was 'you can't do anything' after barely any contemplation. Not useful and not worth £5000

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Staurt Heath-Wise

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Staurt Heath-Wise

February 26, 2024

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Modern, knowledgeable, understanding conveyancing

Pardoes in Yeovil displayed a knowledgeable and dependable approach to my conveyancing matter. Despite a difficult market and under pressures they carried out my requests with excellent understanding and a determined, yet balanced approach.

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Andrew Dean

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Andrew Dean

February 20, 2024

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My Consent Order

I had completed my divorce application via the government website but needed the help of a solicitor with my consent order, a family member recommended Pardoes.

After my initial consultation with Terina, I felt confident that I should have Pardoes act for me.

I was very impressed with how my case was handled. I felt their work was high of standard, making me feel at ease during a stressful time.

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Richard Tottle

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Richard Tottle

February 20, 2024

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Buying/Selling House

We used Pardoes to do our buying and selling conveyancing.
All went well & was completed very quickly. Very impressed.

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Cathy

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Cathy

February 15, 2024

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5 stars!

Having instructed Pardoes Solicitors in the past, I have no hesitation in using them again and can highly recommend them for their very efficient services, nothing is too much trouble.
Thank you for making my transition effortless.

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James Tuckett

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James Tuckett

February 01, 2024

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LPA for my mother

I recently had the pleasure of working with Georgie, who assisted my family in the creation of a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) for my mother. From start to finish, Georgie's expertise and professionalism were truly exceptional.

Georgie took the time to thoroughly explain the entire process, ensuring that we understood every step involved in creating an LPA. Her attention to detail and depth of knowledge were evident as she navigated us through the complexities of the legal documentation, addressing our concerns with patience and clarity.

What truly set Georgie apart was her empathetic approach. She understood the sensitivity of the situation and demonstrated genuine care for my mother's well-being throughout the entire process. Georgie's compassionate demeanour not only reassured my mother but also made the entire experience much more manageable for our family.

Communication with Georgie was seamless. She was prompt in responding to our inquiries, keeping us informed at every stage of the process. Her transparency and commitment to keeping us updated instilled confidence in the service she provided.

Georgie's professionalism was complemented by her efficiency. She managed the entire LPA creation process with a keen sense of organisation, ensuring that deadlines were met and all necessary details were covered. This made the overall experience smooth and stress-free for our family.

In conclusion, I cannot recommend Georgie highly enough. Her exceptional legal expertise, coupled with her compassionate and client-focused approach, makes her a standout solicitor. If you are in need of legal services, especially in matters like creating an LPA, Georgie is the professional you can trust to deliver exemplary results.

Thank you, Georgie, for your outstanding service and for making a potentially daunting legal process so accessible and comfortable for us

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Ashley Bishop

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Ashley Bishop

January 26, 2024

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Buy + Selling Houses

Both Sasha & Georgia were professional and courteous throughout, giving regular updates etc.

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Nik

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Nik

January 23, 2024

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Very happy with the service provided

Very grateful to Sasha and her colleague for making me process painless. Will use again for other matters.

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Shaun

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Matter Type:

Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property

Shaun

January 11, 2024

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Property Sale

Michael Sewell was extremely attentive in what proved to be a protracted sale due to the buyers Solicitors lack of response.

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Anonymous

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Anonymous

November 03, 2023

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First Class Service!

Professional, efficient, friendly, approachable, great legal knowledge. proactive, easy to understand, kept fully aware, clear and practical advice.

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Serena

Serena

March 26, 2022

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Serena

We have used Pardoes for many years and have always been incredibly impressed with the service they offer. Most recently we have been re-doing our Wills and Powers of Attorney and were efficiently guided through the process in a friendly, clear and reassuring way. We also felt that it was excellent value for money. I would not hesitate to recommend Pardoes.

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Keith

Keith

January 31, 2022

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Keith

Very helpful and super efficient.

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Jane

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Property Disputes

Jane

February 22, 2020

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Jane

We are very grateful to Bhavani Hogarty and her legal assistant Sasha Loveridge for all their help in solving the situation to our advantage with a serious & unexpected boundary problem.
Each time we had to make a decision Bhavani explained our choices in ways we understood and Sasha kept us informed through out , we would definitely give a high recommendation.

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Amy

Amy

September 02, 2019

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Amy

Friendly, professional and I highly recommend. Thank you Catherine for your patience and superb expertise.

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About this branch

Description

We have served the communities in which we live and work for over 100 years and will continue to do so for generations to come. As the largest and longest established legal firm in Bridgwater, now with offices in Taunton and Yeovil, our local legal experts provide an accessible and friendly service to our community. At Pardoes we are committed to deliver expert legal advice and an exceptional level of personal service for individuals, families and businesses, protecting your interests now and in the future.

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Solicitors Regulation Authority

Legal services

Personal areas of law

  • Consumer
    • Consumer Disputes
    • Consumer Rights
    • Litigation - Breach of contract
    • Litigation - Insurance disputes
    • Litigation - M&A and warranty disputes
    • Litigation - Product liability claims
    • Litigation - Property litigation claims
    • Litigation - Trust and pension issues
    • Litigation Law
    • Travel rights
  • Crime/ Criminal Defence
    • Assault
    • Business Crime
    • Criminal Damage
    • Criminal defence - All
    • Drugs offences
    • Fraud
    • Murder and Manslaughter
    • Professional Conduct
    • Regulatory Defence
    • Theft
  • Employment
    • Agency Staff / Temp Workers
    • Constructive/Unfair Dismissal
    • Disciplinary Hearings
    • Discrimination at Work
    • Employee Team Moves
    • Employment Contracts
    • Equal Pay Disputes
    • Family Leave
    • Flexible Working
    • Gardening Leave
    • Harassment/Bullying at Work
    • Holiday Pay Issues
    • Maternity and Paternity
    • Military
    • Part Time Workers
    • Pension Law
    • Privacy and Data Protection
    • Professional Discipline
    • Redundancy
    • Restrictive Covenants
    • Senior Executives
    • Settlement Agreements
    • Stress at Work
    • TUPE
    • Tribunal Claims
    • UK Employment Laws
    • Unfair Dismissal Claims
    • Whistleblower Protection
  • Family Law
    • Adoption, Surrogacy, Care and Special Guardianship
    • Asset protection and tax mitigation
    • Child Arrangements Following Divorce
    • Child Law
    • Child Relocation After Divorce
    • Child contact
    • Children
    • Children Act proceedings
    • Civil Partnership Dissolution
    • Civil partnerships
    • Cohabitation agreements and disputes
    • Cohabitation and Unmarried Relationships
    • Collaborative Law
    • Divorce After A Brain Or Other Serious Injury
    • Domestic Abuse
    • Family Mediation
    • Family law
    • Financial Matters
    • Grandparents' Rights
    • Inheritance Act claims
    • Injunctions
    • Matrimonial finance
    • Out Of Court Divorce
    • Parental responsibility, paternity disputes, surrogacy
    • Pension and property advice
    • Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements
    • Separation Agreement
    • Social Services
    • Unmarried Couples' Rights
  • Housing & Property
    • Anti-social Behaviour
    • Boundary Disputes
    • Buying at auction
    • Declarations of trusts
    • Deeds of Gifts
    • Deeds of easements, variation, deeds of rectifications
    • Dilapidation Claims
    • Evicting Squatters and Trespassers
    • Exclusivity and lock-out agreements
    • Extending your Lease
    • Freehold Enfranchisement
    • Housing Associations
    • Housing Management
    • Housing disputes
    • Injunctions
    • Investment and buy to let properties
    • Landlord and Tenant
    • Lease Extensions
    • Leasehold properties
    • Matrimonial transfers
    • Neighbour Disputes
    • New home purchases and sales
    • Option agreements and conditional contracts
    • Possession and repossession proceedings
    • Property Disputes
    • Purchase and Sale
    • Remortgaging
    • Renting and Tenancy Agreements
    • Repossessions
    • Residential Conveyancing
    • Restrictive Covenants, Easements and Wayleaves
    • Right of First Refusal
    • Right of Way and Rights to Light
    • Right to Manage
    • Service Charge Disputes
    • Service Charge Recovery
    • Tenancy Breaches, Injunctions and Forfeiture Claims
    • Tenant Eviction
    • Transfer of title
    • Transfers of equity
    • Transfers of parts of land
    • Unpaid Rent, Service or Ground Charges
  • Money & Tax
    • Debt and Bankruptcy
    • HMRC Tax Investigations and Disputes
    • Inheritance Tax
    • Insolvency and bankruptcy
    • Property Holding Structures
    • Tax
    • Tax Advisory Services
    • Tax Compliance Services
    • Trusts
  • Personal Injury
    • Against The Council
    • Benefits Available To Asbestos Victims
    • Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme
    • Gym Injury Compensation
    • Personal Injury Law
    • Welfare Issues After Serious Injury
  • Professional Negligence
    • Barristers
    • Financial advisors
    • IT professionals
    • Insurance brokers
    • Professional trustees
    • Valuers
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate
    • Probate
    • Trusts
    • Wills

Business areas of law

  • Agriculture
    • Agricultural land for sale or development
    • Buying and selling a farm
    • Commercial contracts for farming businesses
    • Employment of farm workers
    • Equestrian property
    • Farm partnerships and corporate structures
    • Farming disputes
    • Veterinary negligence
  • Commercial Property
    • Commercial Leases
    • Commercial mortgages
    • Developer disputes
    • Development plot sales
    • Environmental policy law
    • Finance
    • Investment purchases and Buy to Let
    • Landlord and tenant
    • Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property
    • Purchase of development land
    • Rights of way issues
    • Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises
  • Company & Commercial
    • Agency agreements
    • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
    • Asset Tracing
    • Business structures and joint ventures
    • Commercial Law
    • Commercial Litigation Matters
    • Competition law
    • Contractual Disputes
    • Corporate Law
    • Corporate finance
    • Credit Control
    • Data Protection
    • Debt Recovery
    • Employment - business
    • Franchising
    • Management buyouts
    • Merchandising and sponsorship
    • Mis-sold Interest Rate Swap Agreements
    • Partnership and LLP law
    • Sales and Purchases
    • Setting up a business
    • Share option schemes
    • Shareholder Agreements
    • Shareholder and Partnership Disputes
    • Statutory Demands
    • Summary Judgment
    • Tax
    • Unfair Loan Charges
  • Regulations
    • Health and Safety