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Rutters

01747852377
4.9/5
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Established for longer than any other firm in North Dorset, with offices in Shaftesbury, Gillingham and Sturminster Newton, Rutters has been using its extensive experience to get results for both its individual and business clients for over 180 years. The longevity of the firm is evidence of its successful relationship and reputation within the local community and wider afield. Read more...

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Rutters
have 2 other locations

Market Square House
Sturminster Newton
DT10 1FG

Spring Corner
Gillingham
SP8 4AW

Market Square House
Sturminster Newton
DT10 1FG

Spring Corner
Gillingham
SP8 4AW

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Available lawyers at Rutters

Duncan Weir

4.9 out of 5
(95)
Solicitor

Catharine Morrison

5.0 out of 5
(47)
Solicitor

Julia Izzard

5.0 out of 5
(34)
Solicitor

Stephanie Foster

5.0 out of 5
(26)
Private Client Executive

Claire Coffin

5.0 out of 5
(25)
Solicitor

Natasha Evans

4.8 out of 5
(22)
Solicitor

Rachel Barlow

5.0 out of 5
(20)
Solicitor

Bridie Green

5.0 out of 5
(17)
Solicitor

Holly Morgan

5.0 out of 5
(7)
Solicitor

James Wood

0.0 out of 5
(0)
Solicitor

How Rutters Compares

Value for money

This firm - 98%
National Average
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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 Rutters on ReviewSolicitors.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask reviewer questions about the value for money they felt they received by using Rutters. 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 6%
About Right 93%

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Would recommend to
friends and family

This firm - 100%
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You can use this data to see how Rutters 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 100%
No 0%

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outcome of matter

This firm - 100%
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You can use this data to see how Rutters 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 100%
No 0%

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Rankings by area of expertise

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

Locally

Nationally

Consumer
3rd / 4
130th / 4486
Company & Commercial
3rd / 4
147th / 4271
Housing & Property
2nd / 4
49th / 4211
Family Law
2nd / 3
77th / 3805
Wills, Trusts & Probate
1st / 3
36th / 3459
Commercial Property
3rd / 4
146th / 3268
Employment
3rd / 4
197th / 3049
Money & Tax
2nd / 3
81st / 1826
Agriculture
2nd / 4
75th / 615

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

Review Sources

Client Reviews

4.9/5

Reviews summary

  • Excellent

    424

  • Very Good

    12

  • Average

    3

  • Poor

    0

  • Awful

    0

Overall experience

  • Value For Money
  • Communication
  • Initial Impressions
  • Approachability
  • Documentation Accuracy
  • Legal knowledge
Anonymous
Wills, Trusts & Probate

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This review has been left by a verified client who used Rutters.

Matter Type:

Wills

Anonymous

July 27, 2025

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Writing My Will

Duncan Weir is very nice, friendly, helpful and patient. He explained the wording clearly which helped me make decisions. He made time for us to meet on Teams and worked at my pace.

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Eve
Housing & Property

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This review has been left by a verified client who used Rutters.

Matter Type:

Residential Conveyancing

Eve

July 24, 2025

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Conveyancing Support - First Time Buyer

I cannot recommend Catharine and Rutters Solicitors highly enough, especially for anyone navigating the house-buying process. As a seriously stressed first-time buyer, I was dreading the whole process, but Catharine made it genuinely smooth.

From our very first conversation, Catharine was incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and reassuring. They took the time to explain every step in plain English, answering my endless questions. Their communication was outstanding; I was always kept in the loop, receiving timely updates and prompt responses to my emails and calls. This was a huge comfort and really helped to ease my anxiety throughout the process.

If you're looking for a conveyancer who is not only highly competent but also genuinely caring and supportive, look no further than Catharine. They turned what I expected to be a nightmare into a remarkably positive experience, and I'm now happily settled in my new home thanks to their brilliant work!

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Peter
Housing & Property

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Matter Type:

Purchase and Sale

Peter

July 23, 2025

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Conveyance from a deceased’s estate

Quietly efficient and highly professional and personable, Catherine “got in with the job” and concluded the conveyance in a timely manner.

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K. Wickes
Housing & Property

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Matter Type:

Purchase and Sale

K. Wickes

July 23, 2025

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Property sale & purchase

We used Rutters for the sale of our house and the purchase of another.
We’ve used Rutters in the past and always had an excellent service.
Friendly and helpful staff.

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Richard
Wills, Trusts & Probate

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This review has been left by a verified client who used Rutters.

Matter Type:

Probate

Richard

July 10, 2025

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A superb service

Rutters, and in particular Matthew Billingsley, our solicitor, gave us the very best care and attention at all times. The advice and legal assistance received could not have been bettered in any way.
Matthew handled our affairs connected with the loss of my late mother with complete professionalism, care and empathy. There was much work to handle covering a multitude of expertise. Matthew was completely undaunted, extremely confident and completely competent. An earth angel! Thank you so much.

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Victoria
Wills, Trusts & Probate

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Matter Type:

Wills

Victoria

June 23, 2025

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Mirror Wills

Great, quick and efficient service. My husband is in Dubai and this did not cause a problem. Will was couriered to him etc

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Michael
Family Law

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Matter Type:

Lasting power of attorney

Michael

June 16, 2025

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Setting Up LPAs

Clear advice. Full explanation of implications of LPAs. Speedy service.

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Anonymous
Housing & Property

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Matter Type:

Purchase and Sale

Anonymous

June 12, 2025

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Conveyancing of properties

Very professional and helpful in every way

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Anonymous
Housing & Property

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Matter Type:

Purchase and Sale

Anonymous

June 12, 2025

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Conveyancing of properties

Very professional and helpful in every way

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Anonymous
Housing & Property

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Matter Type:

Purchase and Sale

Anonymous

June 09, 2025

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Dealing with Sale of Property

Always courteous on the phone, and quick reply to any emails.

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Mike
Housing & Property

Matter Type:

Purchase and Sale

Mike

June 20, 2025

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Mike

As an estate agent with no previous relationship with this firm, (I’m based in Cambridge) I think I am well placed to say how impressive they are. It is so refreshing to work with a proactive solicitor on conveyancing matters. Efficient and highly professional. I would strongly recommend this company and Catharine Morrison in particular to anyone that want excellent representation and the speediest transaction possible. Five stars from me!

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Helen
Housing & Property

Matter Type:

Residential Conveyancing

Helen

May 14, 2023

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Helen

Rachel helped us with a very complicated sale/purchase for over a year. She is friendly, professional, approachable and so knowledgeable. Communication was great, no question went unanswered! We wouldn’t use anyone else now. Thanks again, Rachel

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Marg
Family Law

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Lasting power of attorney

Marg

August 19, 2022

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Marg

All so very professional and friendly would recommend to everyone

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Established for longer than any other firm in North Dorset, with offices in Shaftesbury, Gillingham and Sturminster Newton, Rutters has been using its extensive experience to get results for both its individual and business clients for over 180 years. The longevity of the firm is evidence of its successful relationship and reputation within the local community and wider afield. We offer a wide range of services for you and your business. Take a look at our services and see how we can assist you. You can be comfortable in the knowledge that everyone who deals with your work is an experienced professional giving you specialist legal help when required with traditional values and a personal touch and all for a very competitive price.

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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
  • Employment
    • Agency Staff / Temp Workers
    • Constructive/Unfair Dismissal
    • Disciplinary Hearings
    • Discrimination at Work
    • Employee Team Moves
    • Employment Contracts
    • Employment Law
    • Equal Pay Disputes
    • Family Leave
    • Flexible Working
    • Gardening Leave
    • Harassment/Bullying at Work
    • Holiday Pay Issues
    • Maternity and Paternity
    • Part Time Workers
    • 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
    • Annulment
    • Change of name
    • Child Access
    • Child Arrangements Following Divorce
    • Child Custody
    • Child Law
    • Child contact
    • Children
    • Children Act proceedings
    • Civil Partnership Dissolution
    • Civil partnerships
    • Cohabitation agreements and disputes
    • Cohabitation and Unmarried Relationships
    • Collaborative Law
    • Divorce
    • Domestic Abuse
    • Family law
    • Financial Matters
    • Grandparents' Rights
    • Inheritance Act claims
    • Injunctions
    • Lasting power of attorney
    • Marriage and civil partnerships
    • Matrimonial finance
    • Out Of Court Divorce
    • Parental responsibility, paternity disputes, surrogacy
    • Pension and property advice
    • Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements
    • Separation
    • Separation Agreement
    • Unmarried Couples' Rights
  • Housing & Property
    • Boundary Disputes
    • Buying at auction
    • Declarations of trusts
    • Deeds of Gifts
    • Deeds of easements, variation, deeds of rectifications
    • Extending your Lease
    • Freehold Enfranchisement
    • Investment and buy to let properties
    • Landlord and Tenant
    • Lease Extensions
    • Leasehold properties
    • Matrimonial transfers
    • Neighbour Disputes
    • New home purchases and sales
    • Possession and repossession proceedings
    • Property Disputes
    • Purchase and Sale
    • Remortgaging
    • Renting and Tenancy Agreements
    • Residential Conveyancing
    • Restrictive Covenants, Easements and Wayleaves
    • Right of Way and Rights to Light
    • Second charges
    • 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
    • Inheritance Tax
    • Trusts
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate
    • Disputed Probate
    • Disputed Wills
    • Legal Power of Attorney
    • Probate
    • Trusts
    • Wills

Business areas of law

  • Agriculture
    • Agricultural land for sale or development
    • Buying and selling a farm
    • Employment of farm workers
    • Farm partnerships and corporate structures
  • Commercial Property
    • Commercial Leases
    • Commercial mortgages
    • 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
    • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
    • Commercial Litigation Matters
    • Contract law
    • Contractual Disputes
    • Employment - business
    • Partnership and LLP law
    • Sales and Purchases
    • Shareholder and Partnership Disputes
    • Statutory Demands
    • Summary Judgment