Solicitor at Thornton Jones Solicitors

Thornton Jones Solicitors

Melanie Pickering

Solicitor - Senior Associate Solicitor

SRA ID: 477215

Mel joined Thornton Jones Solicitors in November 2021 having worked in Law since 2004 occupying various positions from junior posts through to becoming a fully qualified solicitor. In 2009 Mel completed her studies at law school and subsequently completed her training contract and in October 2017 qualified as a solicitor specialising in Private Client, Contentious Probate and Missing Persons Law. Mel admits that she “loves Law because it’s always changing and there’s always something new to learn”. Outside of work, Mel lives with her husband and cat, and loves to do charity work being an Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Friend since 2015. She is also a keen supporter of Cancer Research UK ‘Race for Life’ having taken part every year since 2010 and raising much needed funds in the process.

6 Finkle Hill, Sherburn In Elmet, LS25 6EA

Licensed for 7 years

Practice Areas

Wills, Trusts & Probate

5.0/5 20 Client Reviews 20
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate 100%

Melanie Pickering

01977 350500 melanie@thorntonjones.co.uk Website Book an appointment
20 Client Reviews

5.0/5

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LW
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September 23, 2024 20240923140243

Legal mattets

5

Good service from start to finish.kept well informed

Lawyer named in this review: Melanie Pickering

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Ilene morrall
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June 16, 2024 20240616082936

Will etc

5

Very helpful and everyone was very friendly

Lawyer named in this review: Melanie Pickering

A representative from Thornton Jones Solicitors responded to this review on 12 July, 2024

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Annette Shaw
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June 10, 2024 20240610152853

Excellent service

5

Friendly and professional .
All questions answered and good clear advice given . The service was excellent from beginning to end . Thank you all.

Lawyer named in this review: Melanie Pickering

A representative from Thornton Jones Solicitors responded to this review on 12 July, 2024

We are so glad to hear this and thank you for choosing Thornton Jones Solicitors.

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Derek Harrison
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May 23, 2024 20240523062737

Obtaining probate

5

Always attended to my queries in a very timely manner. Always courteous and professional. Very precise and efficient work. Would not hesitate to recommend.

Lawyer named in this review: Melanie Pickering

A representative from Thornton Jones Solicitors responded to this review on 12 July, 2024

Thank you for your review Derek, we really appreciate it, and thank you for using Thornton Jones Solicitors.

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Michael Lee
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May 22, 2024 20240522154731

Pensions/Trusts

5

Having made a decision to re write our pensions and also cancel the trusts we had in place we met with Melanie Pickering.Explaining our wishes was probably the most input we had to make. From that point on wards she made ever thing easy to understand, explaining the next steps in layman terms.
We would highly recommend her and the team at Thornton Jones without hesitation.

Lawyer named in this review: Melanie Pickering

A representative from Thornton Jones Solicitors responded to this review on 12 July, 2024

Thank you for this review Michael, we are so happy that we could help. We look forward to working with you in the future.

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Stephen Elliott
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May 09, 2024 20240509145648

Excellent service

5

Melanie was very professional throughout and also has a sense of humour.She was very easy to deal with. The office girls were also very helpful.

Lawyer named in this review: Melanie Pickering

A representative from Thornton Jones Solicitors responded to this review on 12 July, 2024

We are thrilled to hear that and thank you for using Thornton Jones Solicitors.

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Steve Elliott
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April 25, 2024 20240425111253

Probate

5

Melanie was very easy to deal with also she knew her stuff and she has a sense of humour.Also all the staff in the office at Sherburn are very helpful and polite.Would certainly recommend and will deal with them again if needed.
Many thanks.
Steve Elliott.

Lawyer named in this review: Melanie Pickering

A representative from Thornton Jones Solicitors responded to this review on 12 July, 2024

Steve, we are glad to hear that we satisfied you with our service, we look forward to working with you again in the future.

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Ilene Morrall
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April 19, 2024 20240419151734

Experience of my legal work

5

Melanie and all the ladies I have had contact with during the legal preparation of my will etc have been so professional, friendly and patient with me. I really can’t thank everyone enough.

Lawyer named in this review: Melanie Pickering

A representative from Thornton Jones Solicitors responded to this review on 12 July, 2024

Ilene, we are glad to hear that we satisfied you with our service, we hope to work with you again in the future.

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Stephen Elliott
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December 29, 2023 20231229145750

Approachable and efficient Re

5

Recently used Thornton Jones and found Melanie approachable and efficient also other staff were very helpful and friendly.

Lawyer named in this review: Melanie Pickering

Melanie Pickering from Thornton Jones Solicitors responded to this review on 16 February, 2024

Thank you for your review and kind words. It was a pleasure to work with you.

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Janet McLennan
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November 15, 2023 20231115100411

Outstanding

5

Melanie was very helpful and understanding of our needs. Communication was excellent and we were updated regularly on the progress of our wills and LPAs.Always received an answer to a query very quickly.

Lawyer named in this review: Melanie Pickering

Melanie Pickering from Thornton Jones Solicitors responded to this review on 28 November, 2023

Thank you for your kind words and your review. It was a pleasure to work with you.

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Denise
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March 27, 2024
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Denise

5

We were originally with Kings solicitors but transferred to Thornton jones by them. Our experience with Melanie and the team has been positive. We explained to Melanie what we thought we wanted, she gave us options and choices and we arrived at a clear and easy solution, that achieve all our objectives to our best satisfaction. Melanie's help was greatly appreciated.

Lawyer named in this review: Melanie Pickering

A representative from Thornton Jones Solicitors responded to this review on 12 July, 2024

Denise, we're so glad that you're pleased with our service. Thank you so much for your review and thank you for choosing Thornton Jones Solicitors.

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chris
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chris

5

After sad loss of a family member Melanie came to the rescue and sorted the inheritance and Will part of the situation. Everything was eventually sorted and settled. Been a wheelchair user and the issues that come with it Melanie Pickering made me and my family comfortably in her presence.she is a lovely lady and would turn to her for solicitor related issues without questions. Thankyou dear Melanie and accompanying staff. Wicked sense of humour to add . X

Lawyer named in this review: Melanie Pickering

A representative from Thornton Jones Solicitors responded to this review on 12 July, 2024

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Deborah
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Deborah

5

Thank you to Melanie for providing a friendly and knowledgeable service for Will writing. This is a potentially tricky issue to discuss, but Melanie made it straight forward and answered any questions I had. Based on my experience, I would definitely recommend Thornton Jones Solicitors for this service.

Lawyer named in this review: Melanie Pickering

Melanie Pickering from Thornton Jones Solicitors responded to this review on 17 October, 2023

Thank you for your kind words Deborah, what a lovely review

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About Melanie Pickering

Mel joined Thornton Jones Solicitors in November 2021 having worked in Law since 2004 occupying various positions from junior posts through to becoming a fully qualified solicitor. In 2009 Mel completed her studies at law school and subsequently completed her training contract and in October 2017 qualified as a solicitor specialising in Private Client, Contentious Probate and Missing Persons Law. Mel admits that she “loves Law because it’s always changing and there’s always something new to learn”. Outside of work, Mel lives with her husband and cat, and loves to do charity work being an Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Friend since 2015. She is also a keen supporter of Cancer Research UK ‘Race for Life’ having taken part every year since 2010 and raising much needed funds in the process.

Languages Spoken: English

Contact Melanie Pickering

Address

Thornton Jones Solicitors

6 Finkle Hill

Sherburn In Elmet

LS25 6EA



Phone 01977 350500

Website

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Acquired

Updated

United Kingdom

Currently Registered

02/10/17

18/07/24

We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor

WORK EXPERIENCE

Title

Name

Duration

Solicitor

Thornton Jones Solicitors

02/05/2022-Present

Solicitor

Ridley & Hall Solicitors

04/2021-11/2021

Solicitor / Crown Prosecutor

Crown Prosecution Service

09/2020-03/2021

Employee

Roche Legal Limited

04/2015-08/2020