Business Details
40 Years
experience
Trusted Solicitors in Clacton & Dovercourt
Established in 1986, Pleass Thomson is a respected law firm serving clients across Clacton, Dovercourt, and Brightlingsea. Our team of experienced solicitors specialises in family law, conveyancing, wills, probate, employment law, and powers of attorney, delivering tailored legal solutions with compassion and expertise. Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, we maintain panel memberships with the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme and Wills & Inheritance Quality Scheme. Our ground-floor offices in Clacton and Dovercourt offer convenient access with onsite parking, while home visits ensure accessibility for all clients.Led by senior solicitor Jane Pleass, our practice combines over three decades of legal experience with a commitment to personalised service, avoiding impersonal 'factory' approaches. We prioritise clear communication, transparent processes, and practical legal advice, helping clients navigate complex matters during challenging times with professionalism and understanding.
Services
Family Law
Conveyancing
Wills & Probate
Employment Law
Powers of Attorney
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years' experience in delivering tailored legal solutions
- Our solicitors maintain specialist accreditations in conveyancing and wills
- We provide home visits for clients unable to attend our offices
- Our practice is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority
- We combine legal expertise with compassionate, personalised service
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Law Society Conveyancing Quality Scheme
- Law Society Wills & Inheritance Quality Scheme
Services
Family Law
Our family law specialists provide compassionate guidance through relationship breakdowns and child custody matters. We help create parenting plans that prioritise children's wellbeing while navigating complex emotional situations. With extensive experience in private children matters, our solicitors offer practical solutions for separation agreements and dispute resolution.
Conveyancing
We handle residential and commercial property transactions with local expertise. Our conveyancing team ensures smooth legal processes for property purchases and sales, avoiding common pitfalls through meticulous attention to detail. As members of the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme, we maintain high standards in all property transactions.
Wills & Probate
Our wills and probate services ensure your wishes are legally protected. We draft comprehensive wills to prevent family disputes and administer estates with sensitivity during bereavement. As members of the Wills & Inheritance Quality Scheme, we provide expert guidance on asset distribution, guardianship, and tax implications.
Powers of Attorney
We specialise in creating lasting powers of attorney for health and financial matters. Our solicitors explain the importance of these documents and help establish legal arrangements before capacity issues arise. We also assist with Court of Protection matters when necessary.
Employment Law
Our employment law services cover workplace disputes and contractual matters. We provide clear guidance on employment rights and obligations, helping resolve issues related to termination, discrimination, and workplace agreements through negotiated settlements or formal proceedings.
People
Jane Pleass
Senior Solicitor
Qualified solicitor with over 30 years' experience specialising in conveyancing, wills, and powers of attorney. Founder of Pleass Thomson & Co and holder of multiple legal accreditations.
Claire Hodgson
Solicitor
Specialist family law solicitor with expertise in private children matters. Provides compassionate legal support during relationship breakdowns and custody disputes.
Richard Jack Dove
Legal Executive
Former Barclays Bank manager with 15 years' experience in wills and probate. Holds STEP qualifications and provides empathetic support in estate administration.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in family law, conveyancing, wills, probate, employment law, and powers of attorney, with accredited specialists in each practice area.
Do you offer home visits for legal consultations?
Yes, we provide home visits for clients who cannot attend our offices in Clacton or Dovercourt.
How can I make an appointment?
Contact our Clacton office on (01255) 221133 to book appointments for any of our services across all locations.
Are you regulated by legal authorities?
Yes, we are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under registration number 383956.
Do you have accessible office facilities?
Both Clacton and Dovercourt offices have ground-floor access with onsite parking available.
Reviews (5)
M. Wood
Jul 05, 2021
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Critical: Professionalism, Responsiveness Ms Pleass is rude, unresponsive, doesn't understand the issues in the case and more worryingly, doesn't understand how to run a business. Totally incompetent as proven by legal ombudsman. Do not use if you want a proper job done. Needs closing down by the SRA.
Graham Jones
May 27, 2020
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A typical solicitors office. All of the staff are very helpful but all except the receptionist are fairly expensive.
Trevor P.
Dec 17, 2019
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Efficient and friendly staff. Services offered are superb. Been using the same solicitor for over 3 years now. Understand complex situations and work through them logically.
A. Wood
Dec 15, 2017
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Very Helpful staff. Provided a quick and efficient service. All correspondence was completed within 3 weeks.
Verity F. Uckdorff
Jun 20, 2017
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This is the kind of firm that gives lawyers a bad name. I had the misfortune of walking into this spider's nest to request a certified copy for which they brutally overcharged me without so much as batting an eyelid, obviously emptying my bank account there and then, and when I queried it later the same day they basically told me to go away. They charged 600% more - yes 600% - than the vast majority of other firms I consequently contacted (19 out of 20 to be exact), including central London firms, in fact I have not yet managed to find another firm who charge even close to what they do, next closest puts PT at 300% more expensive. Wonder how their other fees stack up. My suggestion. STAY AWAY FROM THIS FIRM THEY ARE ROBBERS.
