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How Colemans Solicitors (Part of Parfitt Cresswell Solicitors) Compares

Value for money

This firm - 94%
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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 Colemans Solicitors (Part of Parfitt Cresswell Solicitors) on ReviewSolicitors.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask reviewer questions about the value for money they felt they received by using Colemans Solicitors (Part of Parfitt Cresswell 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 20%
About Right 80%

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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 Colemans Solicitors (Part of Parfitt Cresswell 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 Colemans Solicitors (Part of Parfitt Cresswell 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 - 95%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Colemans Solicitors (Part of Parfitt Cresswell 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 Colemans Solicitors (Part of Parfitt Cresswell 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 95%
No 5%

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Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Colemans Solicitors (Part of Parfitt Cresswell 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

4.8/5

Reviews summary

  • Excellent

    362
  • Very Good

    15
  • Average

    1
  • Poor

    4
  • Awful

    16

Overall experience

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

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Maureen

March 21, 2025

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Writing my Will

Zoe was recommended to me by a friend. I found her most helpful easy to talk with and most understanding when I felt a little awkward. She made the whole process quick and easy. I would most certainly use her again and recommend her.

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Alan

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Alan

March 15, 2025

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Probate application

I was very pleased with the service I received from Parfitt Cresswell Ltd regarding the probate application for my late mother.
My solicitor was extremely helpful and knowledgeable throughout the entire process. He clearly explained the complexities of the situation. I appreciated him taking the time to walk me through the probate application forms in detail. He explained each section and how the figures from our initial discussions were being used. This made the whole process much less daunting. He was proactive in identifying and addressing potential issues and his approach was practical and aimed at simplifying the process, clearly explaining the inheritance tax calculations.
He kept me informed about the progress and outlined the next steps after the grant of probate is received. His explanation of the online application process and the current processing times was reassuring.
Overall, I found my solicitor to be professional, efficient, and very easy to work with. He provided clear and understandable advice, navigated some complex issues effectively, and ensured the probate application process was as smooth as possible. I would highly recommend his services to others in need of probate assistance

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Krista

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Krista

March 13, 2025

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Creating a will

Zoe was very helpful, she explained everything thoroughly and went through my options step by step, which made the whole process very simple.

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Nigel

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February 10, 2025

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A conveyancer with impressive service

I went into 7 conveyancers' offices and each one said they would get back to me. Then I dropped into Parfitt Cresswell who immediately gave me a quote and agreed to my short time line. What a difference.

I was told I could phone, email or call in person without making an appointment. How refreshing.

And the service was impressive. I have heard stories about conveyancers but Parfitt Cresswell is in a different league. I highly recommend them.


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Market

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Residential Conveyancing

Market

March 31, 2024

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Purchase and Sale

I cannot recommend Alison Kinnersley highly enough. She was under pressure to complete in a very short time. Our purchase was particularly complex and Alison handled it with ease. She was professional and patient throughout even when stress levels rose due to time constraints. We would definitely use her services again without hesitation.

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Kalpana

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Matter Type:

Housing Disrepair

Kalpana

April 24, 2025

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Fast service

Excellent layer: she is very kind, trustworthy. I was very happy with the service. I highly recommend this layer

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Anonymous

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Anonymous

April 24, 2025

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Will and LPA

The experience was positive. I was talked through each aspect of writing my will and LPA and was kept informed at each stage in the process..

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Maria

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Maria

April 24, 2025

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House Sale

Mark Morton explained all the legalities and potential issues that went with a difficult and unwanted house sale very clearly and showed empathy throughout. He wasn't pushy and only made contact when absolutely necessary. Everything was dealt by him conacting other Agencies and keeping on top of matters which made for a stress free and smooth house sale. It was easy ! Thankyou.

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Mike

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Mike

April 24, 2025

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House sale

Excellent services, good communication through a IHT sale of property. Worked closely with our solicitor. So kept things simple. Would highly recommend.

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Sandra

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Matter Type:

New home purchases and sales

Sandra

April 24, 2025

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House sale and purchase

Parfitt acres well handled both our sale of our old house and purchase of our new one. We were very happy with the whole experience and found them to be extremely communicative and efficient.

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Liz

Liz

February 19, 2025

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Liz

I have already recommended Zoe to family and friends - not just for the personalised and attentive service from the whole team, but for how they helped me navigate major life events (probate, wills) with a comprehensive and professional approach. Although I no longer live locally, Coleman’s / Parfitt Cresswell have been consistently reliable, and I would not have any hesitation to using them for any legal services I might need again in future

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Margaret

Margaret

February 03, 2025

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Margaret

I have recently used Alison Kinnersley at Parfitt Cresswell/ Colemans to carry out the conveyancing process on my house sale and purchase. I have been consistently impressed with her professional knowledge and total efficiency in bringing both sale and purchase to completion. I have found both her and her assistant, Kate, to be easily approachable , friendly and extremely hard working. I would confidently recommend her services to anyone requiring an excellent Solicitor for their house conveyancing.

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Nicola

Nicola

January 11, 2025

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Nicola

Excellent advice and service

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Hativagoni

Hativagoni

December 17, 2024

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Hativagoni

I had an excellent customer experience with Lydia Wawiye of Parfitt Cresswell regarding my Settlement Agreement for redundancy.

Lydia provided clear, concise legal advice, ensuring I understood all aspects of the agreement. Her professionalism, combined with her friendly and approachable demeanor, made a potentially stressful process much more manageable. Lydia's attention to detail and her prompt responses to my queries demonstrated a high level of commitment and expertise.

I would highly recommend Parfitt Cresswell for their exceptional service and dedication to client satisfaction.

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Ian

Ian

December 16, 2024

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Ian

Zoe Neale was responsive, professional, understood my requirements, and communicated when she said she would. I was delighted with the service I received.

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About this branch

Description

Parfitt Cresswell is a regional law firm established in 1908 with offices across the South East of England offering expert legal advice with a personal touch.

Practice areas

We have excellent teams specialising in the provision of the following legal services: Private Client matters, such as Wills, Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trusts, and Later Living. Family Law - divorce & separation, cohabitation, Pre & post-Nuptial Agreements, Children, Finances and Domestic Abuse Residential & Commercial Property Business & Employment Law - Buying & Selling, Disputes and Managements

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Solicitors Regulation Authority

Legal services

Personal areas of law

  • Consumer
    • Consumer Disputes
    • 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
    • Equal Pay Disputes
    • Family Leave
    • Flexible Working
    • Harassment/Bullying at Work
    • Maternity and Paternity
    • Media and Sports
  • Family Law
    • 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
    • Financial Matters
    • Grandparents' 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
    • Leasehold properties
    • New home purchases and sales
    • Option agreements and conditional contracts
    • Property Disputes
    • Renting and Tenancy Agreements
    • Residential Conveyancing
    • Restrictive Covenants, Easements and Wayleaves
    • Right of First Refusal
    • Right of Way and Rights to Light
    • Tenant Eviction
    • Transfers of parts of land
    • Unpaid Rent, Service or Ground Charges
  • Money & Tax
    • HMRC Tax Investigations and Disputes
    • Inheritance Tax
    • Insolvency and bankruptcy

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
  • Charities
    • Charities
  • 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
    • Data Protection
    • Franchising
    • Intellectual Property
    • 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
  • IT & Intellectual Property
    • Advertising and Marketing Compliance
    • Anti-Counterfeiting and Anti-Piracy
    • Confidential Information, Know-How and Trade Secrets
    • Copyright
    • Dealing with intellectual property infringements
    • Design rights and product designs
    • Domain Names
    • Intellectual Property Litigation and Dispute Resolution
    • Patents
    • Personality and Image Rights
    • Trade Marks and Designs
  • Regulations
    • Health and Safety
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