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Rutters

01747852377
5.0/5
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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

Spring Corner
Gillingham
SP8 4AW

Market Square House
Sturminster Newton
DT10 1FG

Spring Corner
Gillingham
SP8 4AW

Market Square House
Sturminster Newton
DT10 1FG

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Available lawyers at Rutters

Duncan Weir

5.0 out of 5
(77)
Solicitor

Matthew Billingsley

5.0 out of 5
(73)
Solicitor

Catharine Morrison

5.0 out of 5
(40)
Solicitor

Julia Izzard

5.0 out of 5
(29)
Solicitor

Claire Coffin

5.0 out of 5
(22)
Solicitor

Natasha Evans

4.9 out of 5
(17)
Solicitor

Stephanie Foster

5.0 out of 5
(16)
Private Client Executive

Rachel Barlow

5.0 out of 5
(15)
Solicitor

Genette Gale

5.0 out of 5
(8)
Solicitor

Amy Hennicker

5.0 out of 5
(3)
Conveyancer

Holly Morgan

5.0 out of 5
(3)
Trainee Solicitor

Kylie Bourne

5.0 out of 5
(1)
Conveyancing Executive

James Wood

0.0 out of 5
(0)
Solicitor

How Rutters Compares

Value for money

This firm - 99%
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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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Rutters 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 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

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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Rutters 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 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
169th / 4632
Company & Commercial
3rd / 4
196th / 4392
Housing & Property
2nd / 4
98th / 4260
Family Law
3rd / 3
169th / 3858
Wills, Trusts & Probate
1st / 3
46th / 3518
Commercial Property
3rd / 4
171st / 3339
Employment
3rd / 4
237th / 3116
Money & Tax
3rd / 3
104th / 1848
Agriculture
3rd / 4
95th / 596

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

Review Sources

Client Reviews

5.0/5

Reviews summary

  • Excellent

    308

  • Very Good

    5

  • Average

    0

  • Poor

    0

  • Awful

    0

Overall experience

  • Value For Money
  • Communication
  • Initial Impressions
  • Approachability
  • Documentation Accuracy
  • Legal knowledge
Richard Neville-Rolfe
Family Law

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

Matter Type:

Lasting power of attorney

Richard Neville-Rolfe

January 14, 2025

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Wills and EPAs

First class service.
Clear explanations of all aspects of the process. All in all a thoroughly professional service.
Highly recommended.

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Eileen
Family Law

Matter Type:

Divorce

Eileen

January 07, 2025

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Divorce

Ms gale is very approachable. She explained everything as we went along. She never gave up, especially with the pension department and their rules. Ms gale was everything I expected a solicitor to be and more. I have worked for solicitors all my life as a secretary and admired a number of them, and ms gale is, in my opinion, amongst that number. Such a kind lady.

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Steve
Commercial Property

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

Matter Type:

Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property

Steve

January 02, 2025

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Workshop sale

It was a hassle free experience, with Catharine sorting out most of the problems for us.
I would definitely use Catharine for any future business.

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Alex Stinton
Housing & Property

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Matter Type:

Residential Conveyancing

Alex Stinton

December 12, 2024

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House purchase

Great team, very professional and really helpful in guiding me through the process!

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Alex Stinton
Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

Alex Stinton

December 12, 2024

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Review for assist in house purchase

It was my first time buying and Rachel and the team were really helpful in guiding me through the process and helping me to complete as swiftly as possible! Very happy with their support!

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AnnieT
Wills, Trusts & Probate

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Matter Type:

Wills

AnnieT

December 11, 2024

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superb help

Very fast service for appointments,
clear concise information, enabling me to make decisions.
Helpful and good guidance when i wanted to make changes.Thanks &well recommended.

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Vicky
Wills, Trusts & Probate

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Matter Type:

Wills

Vicky

December 10, 2024

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Will Writing

Thanks to Holly for her friendly approach, making me feel at ease with writing my will, something I’d been putting off for years. She was however also very professional and explained everything to me and made it a very easy process.

Thank you Holly for your help, it was lovely to meet you.

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Frances Dent
Housing & Property

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Matter Type:

Residential Conveyancing

Frances Dent

December 04, 2024

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Sale of cottage in Shaftesbury

I couldn’t have asked for better lawyers than Amy and her colleagues who were so kind and helpful. Never rushed me and kept me informed the whole of through the procedure. I wouldn’t hesitate to use them again.

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Steven
Wills, Trusts & Probate

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Wills

Steven

December 04, 2024

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Excellent service

Very prompt polite helpful and was quicker than expected good advice

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Sarah Street
Housing & Property

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Matter Type:

Residential Conveyancing

Sarah Street

December 02, 2024

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St helier

A long house sale but kept informed at all times

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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

Matter Type:

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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ian
Family Law

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Lasting power of attorney

ian

November 05, 2019

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ian

Front door was tricky to open but the staff were to hand and they were very friendly

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Description

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
    • 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