Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Dorset
Established as a full-service legal practice, we operate from two offices in Dorset, providing expert legal solutions tailored to individual client needs. Our firm specialises in Family Law, Wills & Estates, and Conveyancing, combining modern legal practices with traditional values of integrity and client care. With leadership from Martin Pate and a team of dedicated professionals, we prioritise clear communication, fixed pricing structures, and accessible service delivery.Our approach eliminates legal jargon while maintaining professional excellence, ensuring clients receive practical advice and proactive representation. We serve both personal and business clients across Dorset, offering free initial consultations and maintaining a commitment to resolving legal matters efficiently and transparently.
Services
Family Law
Conveyancing
Wills & Estates
Probate Services
Power of Attorney
Highlights and features
- We provide fixed-price legal services with transparent costing
- Our team combines 30+ years of combined legal expertise
- We specialise in jargon-free communication and accessible advice
- We offer free initial consultations with no obligation
- We maintain local knowledge of Dorset's legal landscape
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority 547689
What people say
Expert legal advice
Clear communication
Dedicated service
Fixed pricing
Prompt responses
Services
Family Law
We provide expert legal representation for divorce proceedings, child contact arrangements, financial settlements, and pre-nuptial agreements. Our approach prioritises client needs while maintaining professional advocacy. With dedicated specialists, we deliver practical solutions for complex family law matters across Dorset.
Conveyancing
Our conveyancing service handles residential property transactions with tailored documentation and solicitor coordination. We manage all legal aspects from contract preparation to completion, ensuring smooth transfers for buyers and sellers in Dorset's property market.
Wills & Estates
We offer comprehensive will drafting, probate administration, and lasting power of attorney services. Our specialists provide clear guidance on inheritance tax, elderly care provisions, and digital asset protection to secure your legacy effectively.
People
Martin Pate
Managing Director
With extensive legal experience, Martin leads our firm's strategic direction while maintaining hands-on client involvement across core practice areas.
Lesley Rigler
Finance Director
Lesley manages financial operations with over 20 years' experience in legal sector financial management and business administration.
Amanda Loe
Head of Family Law
A specialist family law solicitor with 15+ years' experience, Amanda leads our family law department with particular expertise in complex divorce cases.
Maddy Longland
Practice Manager
Maddy oversees day-to-day operations, ensuring efficient service delivery across both offices while maintaining direct client support responsibilities.
Questions
What areas of law does MJP Law specialise in?
We specialise in Family Law, Conveyancing, and Wills & Estates, with additional expertise in probate and power of attorney matters.
Do you offer fixed price legal services?
Yes, we provide fixed pricing for wills, conveyancing, and family law services with transparent cost structures.
Where are your offices located?
We have two offices in Dorset: Wimborne (head office) and Kinson, serving clients across the county.
Can I get a free initial consultation?
Yes, we offer free initial consultations by phone, video call, or in person at either office location.
How do you handle complex estate matters?
Our Wills & Estates team provides tailored solutions for probate, deputyship, and inheritance tax planning with professional support throughout.
