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Maclaren Warner Solicitors was created in 1986 to serve the local communities in which we are based. We pride ourselves on the local knowledge of our Solicitors and employees. We have traditional values and offer a personal service including home visits, face to face meetings with clients and a sympathetic approach in clients’ times of need.
We are proud to offer a competitive service with no hidden charges. Our offices are conveniently located in the town centres of Ilkeston and Eastwood.
Client centric expertise, delivered with care
Maclaren Warner values its clients above all else, viewing them as our most valuable asset. Our primary goal is ensuring the ongoing welfare of those we serve. We firmly believe that a thriving practice is established through client satisfaction, rather than prioritising financial gains through case manipulation for higher attorney fees. Genuine success stems from fulfilling client needs, not simply monetary gains.
Moreover, our firm is committed to serving the community responsibly. We prioritise treating clients, witnesses, jurors, fellow attorneys, and court staff with respect and civility, recognising the importance of courtesy in all interactions.
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Primarily, Maclaren Warner steadfastly upholds its fiduciary responsibility to its clients, consistently embodying high standards of ethics, honesty, trustworthiness, and compliance with state and national laws. Additionally, the firm deeply respects the rights of others and the judicial system. Leveraging its extensive experience in serving various corporations, business entities, and private individuals, Maclaren Warner ensures comprehensive, efficient, and cost-effective representation for each client. For further inquiries about the firm, please feel free to reach out via phone.
Paul Dodds
Paul qualified as a Solicitor in 2005 and has extensive experience both in law and business. He was a former Head of Litigation and Dispute Resolution, and his practice has extended to become a wide-ranging commercial practice, including a specialism in Sports Law.
Paul has acted for many well known sports people alongside his commercial practice. Paul does so much more than the traditional lawyer role for his clients and is considered a trusted advisor to HNW individuals and SME owners. Paul also often provides hands-on support to businesses in trouble, using his legal and management skills.
When not advising clients, Paul’s principal role is to help ensure the practice has excellent service and compliance standards.
Teressa McDonald
Teressa is a specialist in Private Client Services, equally adept in advising on property matters or personal planning through Wills and Trust. She also has extensive expertise in Probate matters.
Having practised extensively in Staffordshire, Teressa held the position of Head of Legal at a nationwide estate planning provider for almost 10 years before taking up the exciting opportunity of leading Private Client Services at Maclaren Warner. Teressa also takes up the position of Managing Partner. Teressa is a Solicitor and qualified in 2011.
Martin Collins
Martin has built a number of business throughout his career, including building and selling a significant business in the East Midlands, right on the doorstep of our Ilkeston office. Martin has set about creating a group or services to ensure that individuals and SME’s receive outstanding service alongside high quality advice available to larger organisations from their professional service advisors.
Simon Kassell
Simon has served both the town of Ilkeston and Maclaren Warner extensively for over 20 years. Simon held the position of Senior Partner until handing over that mantel at the end of 2023. Simon remains a mainstay of the firm as a Consultant Solicitor. Simon is a specialist in both Residential and Commercial property having qualified in 1983 and is supervised by Teressa McDonald.
Lisa Johnson
Lisa is an experienced Conveyancing Paralegal having worked in the Property area for many years. Initially Lisa started her property career in an Estate Agency but in recent years she has extended her knowledge and expertise to support the Property Department with her own caseload.
Lisa is efficient and friendly with extensive knowledge of the local area. She takes pride in hand-holding her clients through the transaction with a straight talking approach that helps to de-mystify. Moving house can be one of the most stressful times of your life but Lisa is able to re-assure her clients providing support and assistance when they need it. Lisa is supervised by Teressa McDonald.
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