Sparlings Solicitors

01206 733733

Our friendly, fully-qualified solicitors can offer professional legal advice to support you, we will help you to obtain the best possible outcome at all times. We offer in-person legal advice across Essex, to ensure you are familiar with us and our services. We care deeply about how we can aid you in any legal interaction. A service that's here for you for life. We have local conferences that provide our legal services in Colchester, Manningtree and Frinton branches, Essex. Read more...

Also known as - Sparlings Solicitors

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3 West Stockwell Street
Colchester
Essex
CO1 1HQ
01206 733733
www.sparlings.co.uk

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James Alexander Gomm

5.0 out of 5

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How Sparlings Solicitors Compares

Value for money

This firm - 94%

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 Sparlings Solicitors on ReviewSolicitors.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask reviewer questions about the value for money they felt they received by using Sparlings 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 4%

About Right 95%

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Satisfied with
outcome of matter

This firm - 96%

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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Sparlings 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 Sparlings 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 96%

No 4%

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Rankings by area of expertise

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

Consumer

1st / 1

416th / 4550

Company & Commercial

1st / 1

437th / 4335

Housing & Property

1st / 1

545th / 4226

Family Law

1st / 1

485th / 3832

Wills, Trusts & Probate

1st / 1

382nd / 3486

Commercial Property

1st / 1

420th / 3293

Employment

1st / 1

438th / 3083

Regulations

1st / 1

211th / 2538

Personal Injury

1st / 1

316th / 2355

Money & Tax

1st / 1

292nd / 1837

Welfare & Benefits

1st / 3

132nd / 817

Agriculture

1st / 1

206th / 606

Charities

1st / 1

112th / 563

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

Review Sources

Client Reviews

4.8/5

Reviews summary

Excellent

153
Very Good

10
Average

0
Poor

0
Awful

6

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Peter Larvin

March 27, 2025

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Very Knowledgeable

What started out as an amicable legacy item, became drawn out by the other party's solicitor raising issues and requests that were not relevant. Michelle Goldman was very firm and resolved the matter to my satisfaction. I would use Sparlings solicitors again

Lawyer named in this review:
Michelle Marie Goldman

Michelle Marie Goldman

A representative from Sparlings Solicitors responded to this review on 31 March, 2025:

Thank you for your great review, Peter! We're glad Michelle was able to resolve the issue to your satisfaction with her knowledge and expertise. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to assisting you again in the future!

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Yelyzaveta Bzhostovska

March 16, 2025

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My father's injury claim received excellent Legal Support.

We had the privilege of working with James Alexander Gomm on my father's injury claim following a traffic accident, and I cannot express enough gratitude for his exceptional service. From the very beginning, he demonstrated outstanding professionalism, legal expertise, and a genuine commitment to achieving the best outcome for my father's recuperation health.

Mr James Gomm's advice was always clear and easy to understand, guiding me through every step of the claims process with confidence. Mr James Gomm was incredibly efficient, ensuring that everything was handled promptly while keeping me informed at all times. His timely responses and excellent communication made a stressful situation much easier to navigate.

One of the things I appreciated most was his honesty and transparency—Mr James Gomm provided realistic expectations and ensured we fully understood our rights and options. Mr James Gomm's dedication and attention to detail were truly impressive, making us feel valued and supported throughout the process.

Thanks to Mr James Gomm's hard work, our claim was successfully resolved. If you are looking for a solicitor who is knowledgeable, reliable, and genuinely cares about his clients, I highly recommend James Alexander Gomm and the whole team of UK Solicitors!

Lawyer named in this review:
James Alexander Gomm

James Alexander Gomm

A representative from Sparlings Solicitors responded to this review on 19 March, 2025:

Thank you for your thoughtful review, Yelyzaveta. We're delighted to hear that James provided exceptional support and guidance throughout your father's injury claim. Your kind words about his professionalism, communication, and dedication mean a lot. Wishing your father a smooth recovery, and we truly appreciate your recommendation!

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Frank

March 07, 2025

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Quick response to an urgent request

After being made redundant, I had 5 days to get advice on a Settlement agreement. Having used Sparlings before, I naturally asked them for assistance. Sian took my initial request for assistance, followed by James picking up the baton, and the whole process was sorted within the 5 day deadline. Superb service, and I would recommend Sparlings to everyone in need of any legal assistance.

Lawyer named in this review:
James Alexander Gomm

James Alexander Gomm

A representative from Sparlings Solicitors responded to this review on 10 March, 2025:

Thank you for your fantastic review, Frank! We're so glad James and the team could assist you within the tight deadline. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we're always here to help whenever you need legal support!

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Debbie Wilcox

January 30, 2025

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Settlement agreement

James was very helpful and professional guiding me through the process. I would most definitely recommend Sparlings to my family and friends
Many thanks

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James Alexander Gomm

James Alexander Gomm

A representative from Sparlings Solicitors responded to this review on 03 February, 2025:

Thank you for your kind words, Debbie. We're glad James could guide you through the process, and we appreciate your recommendation to family and friends.

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

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Wills

Ronald

January 21, 2025

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Two words "we care"

Sparlings have been our family solicitors for decades. Our latest visit involved updating our wills and our documents for Power of Attorney. We were introduced to a Mr Tom Matthews who explained simply the aspects of our latest wishes in a friendly manner that put us at ease. We left the office feeling well satisfied with the outcome within the space of a fortnight with prompt mail we has another meeting to add signatures. we now await the documents to be returned to complete the process. The swift efficient way our business was completed was refreshing after two people we know with other companies left a lot to be desired.

A representative from Sparlings Solicitors responded to this review on 23 January, 2025:

Thank you for your feedback, Ronald. We are thrilled to hear that Tom could provide you with excellent service and explain everything in a friendly manner. Your kind words are very much appreciated.

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Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

Barry

January 21, 2025

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Conveyancing

We found Varsha very helpfull and informitive, we felt at ease and confident in her work and in the future we will use and recommend her services.

A representative from Sparlings Solicitors responded to this review on 23 January, 2025:

Thank you, Barry, for your thoughtful review! We're so pleased you found Varsha to be helpful and informative when dealing with you residential conveyancing matter. We will pass along the kind words, and look forward to assisting you in the future!

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

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Wills

Anonymous

January 21, 2025

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Writing a new will

As a client of Sparlings for more than thirty years, I would not go anywhere else. Every solicitor with whom my late mother and I have had dealing, has been highly professional and knowledgeable giving great peace of mind.

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Steven Adcock-Jones

Steven Adcock-Jones

A representative from Sparlings Solicitors responded to this review on 23 January, 2025:

Thank you for your positive review. We are thrilled to hear that Steven provided you with excellent service whilst writing your new will. Your kind words are much appreciated.

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David Bliss

December 21, 2024

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dispute with DSJL (constructor of garden room)

We enjoyed full support of our solicitor who said from the outset that we had a strong case in law. He made a number of recommendations to enable us to pursue and advance our case, all of which were helpful and positive. His responses to the other party's solicitors were forthright and unambiguous and so we were happy to follow his instructions and recommendations throughout.

Lawyer named in this review:
James Alexander Gomm

James Alexander Gomm

A representative from Sparlings Solicitors responded to this review on 08 January, 2025:

Thank you for your feedback! We’re so pleased to hear that you felt fully supported throughout your case and that our solicitor’s advice and guidance helped you move forward confidently. It’s great to know that his forthright approach and clear communication gave you peace of mind during the process. Your trust and satisfaction mean a great deal to us, and we’re glad we could assist you in advancing your case. If you need further support in the future, we’ll be here to help.

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Radica

September 27, 2024

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5 Star plus

At a very stressful time, everything was dealt with calmly, professionally, and efficiently. This is key to have a solicitor, and his team who has your best interest and are quite trustworthy. I wouldn't like the stress of selling again. But, will definitely use Sparling again if needed.

Lawyer named in this review:
Paul Michael Connolly

Paul Michael Connolly

A representative from Sparlings Solicitors responded to this review on 30 September, 2024:

Hi Radica. Thank you for your kind review! We’re so glad to hear that our team was able to provide calm, professional, and efficient support during such a stressful time. Your trust in Sparling means a lot to us, and we’re here for you whenever you need assistance in the future. If you ever decide to sell again, we’ll be ready to help!

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Personal Injury

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Accidents In Public Places

Elizabeth Taylor

July 30, 2024

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Personal Injury Claim

From the outset, both James Gomm and his assistant Maggie were friendly, professional and knowledgeable. I always received quick responses to any correspondence. My case was dealt with efficiently and as quick as was possible. I would definitely use them again.

Lawyer named in this review:
James Alexander Gomm

James Alexander Gomm

A representative from Sparlings Solicitors responded to this review on 01 August, 2024:

Dear Elizabeth, Thank you for your kind words! We're glad to hear that James and Maggie provided friendly, professional, and efficient service during your personal injury claim. We appreciate your recommendation. Best regards, Sparlings Solicitors

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Martin

December 23, 2024

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Martin

AVOID. DO NOT USE. AVOID.
DUE TO CONFIDENTIALITY I WILL NOT GIVE MY REASONS.

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Erica

November 18, 2024

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Erica

Very helpful,very professional. They have been excellent helping me on the recent death of my husband

A representative from Sparlings Solicitors responded to this review on 20 November, 2024:

Thank you for your kind words, Erica. We’re truly sorry for your loss and are glad we could assist you during such a difficult time.

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Diane

August 01, 2024

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Diane

Michelle is outstanding and so supportive. I would highly recommend you use Sparlings, they have helped my family with conveyancing, Will preparation and legal advice. We will continue to use their services in the future because they are “Simply The Best”

A representative from Sparlings Solicitors responded to this review on 05 August, 2024:

Dear Diane, Thank you for your glowing review! We're delighted to hear Michelle and our team have been so supportive during all of your recent legal matters. Your recommendation means a lot to us. Best regards, Sparlings Solicitors

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Gavin

January 15, 2024

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Gavin

I NEVER GIVE REVIEWS, i had to go into Colchester town this morning to get a stat declaration,lisa was Amazing, asked all the right questions, made me sware an affirmation and signed .y forms, even though this was a basic form,they did not go short on their service. Thank you lisa 5x easy

A representative from Sparlings Solicitors responded to this review on 18 January, 2024:

Dear Gavin, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We're thrilled to hear that Lisa provided amazing service. Your appreciation means a lot. If you ever need assistance again, feel free to reach out.

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Alice

November 24, 2023

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Alice

I had such an amazing experience with Sparling Solicitors - in particular Michelle and Kay. They assisted me through a sale falling through on my first property and helped me purchasing my new home! They were always quick to respond to any queries I had, really professional which allowed me to complete quickly! Would 100% use again and recommend to everyone!

A representative from Sparlings Solicitors responded to this review on 27 November, 2023:

Dear Alice, thank you very much for your 5 star review and which is very much appreciated. We are really glad the purchase of your new home went well!

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