Ann Hallmark
Solicitor
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Senior Solicitor
SRA ID: 24934
Ann joined the family team in September 2021 and is based in the Skipton office. She has worked in the legal field since 1987, when she began working for a large international firm in their London office.
Ann attended the College of Law in Chester to complete the Legal Practice Course and, after returning south, subsequently qualified as a solicitor in 1997 whilst working for a medium sized practice based in the south east.
Having been born in the north west, Ann returned to live in Lancashire in 2001 and has worked for a number of prominent local firms of solicitors before joining Walker Foster.
Ann has a wide experience in dealing with all aspects of family law. She has been a member of the Law Society’s Advanced Family Law panel for a number of years and her specialisms are matrimonial finances and private law children matters. Ann endeavours to adopt a pragmatic and creative approach to problem solving around family law issues, always with an eye to the bigger picture and very much tailoring her advice to her client’s individual circumstances. No two cases are identical and Ann feels that it is important to listen carefully to each client’s objectives and to get to know them well during the course of their matter in order to deliver an outcome that suits the client and their family’s needs, both in the short and long term.
She is empathic and a great listener but also practical and pro-active with decades of experience in working to find solutions and outcomes for clients who will invariably be at an emotionally vulnerable time in their lives.
When not at work Ann enjoys music, the open air, allotment gardening, crafting and holidays by the sea.
3 High Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1AA
Licensed for 27 years
Practice Areas
Family Law
Separation
Excellent support at a difficult time for myself. Ann listened to what I had to say and documented my events in great detail. Advice was thorough and ver much appreciated. Thanks again.
Lawyer named in this review: Ann Hallmark
A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 30 July, 2024
Thank you for your thoughtful review, Emma. We are pleased to hear that Ann provided you with the excellent support you needed during this difficult time. Listening to our clients and documenting their experiences in detail is a priority for us, and we're glad Ann's thorough advice was helpful to you.
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Financial/separation advice
Very professional but at the same time extremely kind and understanding. Explained everything to me in a clear and simple manner that I could understand.
Lawyer named in this review: Ann Hallmark
A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 15 July, 2024
Hi Sarah. Thank you for your kind feedback. We're pleased to hear that you found our service both professional and understanding. It’s great to know that everything was explained to you clearly and simply.
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Difficult times made good
Rather protracted Divorce proceedings but advice and actions first class
Lawyer named in this review: Ann Hallmark
A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 24 June, 2024
Dear Christopher, Thank you for your feedback. We're pleased to hear that you found Ann's advice and actions to be first class, despite the protracted nature of the divorce proceedings. Best regards, Walker Foster Limited
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Marital advice
Very friendly and comprehensive advise followed up by detailed letter.
Lawyer named in this review: Ann Hallmark
A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 17 June, 2024
Thank you for your feedback, Jayne. We're glad you found Ann's service friendly for your marital matter. Best Wishes, Walker Foster.
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Support and Confidence
When I went to Walk Foster, Ann Hallmark, I was pretty unsure and a little bit lost. However Ann handled my case professionally and empathetically, it gave me hope in a pretty dark time.
The case is still on going at this moment in time but judging by the level of competence and efficiency I hope to have a swift resolution to my situation.
Lawyer named in this review: Ann Hallmark
A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 30 May, 2024
Dear Susan, Thank you for your thoughtful review. We are pleased to hear that Ann Hallmark has provided you with the professional and empathetic support you needed during your Family Law matter. Your positive feedback is greatly appreciated and reinforces our commitment to providing excellent service. We remain dedicated to resolving your case swiftly and efficiently.
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Prompt, Professional, Clear.
Prompt, professional and clear with all options available giving enough time for me to make decisions based on the facts rather than my own emotions. Thanks for the support through a difficult time.
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Clear and Concise.
Ann advised me on my rights and my options clearly and concisely, she helped put my concerns at wase and I left feeling much happier than when I arrived. Thank you.
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Many Thanks.
I would like to thank Ann and her team for all the work carried out. Especially towards the end when a lot of questions needed to be answered in a short period of time.
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Very understanding
Ann was very understanding and efficient and made the process easier for me to understand and cope with.
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