Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Legal Services in Somerset and Bristol
John Hodge Solicitors, established in 1906, has built a reputation as a trusted legal practice serving communities across Somerset and Bristol. Our team lives within the regions we serve, providing unique insights into local challenges and enabling tailored legal solutions. With a heritage spanning over a century, we pride ourselves on maintaining timeless values while adapting to modern legal demands. Our independence ensures we prioritise client interests without influence from third-party referral fees. Specialising in personal injury, family law, probate, and property services, we combine decades of expertise with a commitment to accessible, jargon-free advice.Our client-focused approach ensures practical guidance during life's most challenging moments, supported by a proven track record in dispute resolution and estate planning. We maintain strong community ties while upholding professional excellence through memberships like the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers and the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme.
Services
Accident Claims
Agricultural Property
Dispute Resolution
Family Law
Medical Claims
Probate Services
Residential Property
Wills Planning
Saturday Clinics
Pay Online
Details
- Year established: 1906
Highlights and features
- Established in 1906 with deep local legal expertise
- No referral fees paid to insurance companies or agents
- Members of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers
- Free initial consultations with no obligation
- Specialist solicitors covering all major legal areas
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Association of Personal Injury Lawyers
- Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme
What people say
Prompt and attentive
Home visits available
High service standard
Honest approach
Recommended to others
Services
Personal Injury Claims
Specialist support for compensation claims following accidents in public places, workplace injuries, road traffic incidents, and faulty product injuries. Our solicitors provide face-to-face advice and home visits, operating on a no win-no fee basis with a capped 15% success fee. We handle catastrophic injury cases including brain trauma and spinal injuries while maintaining independence from insurance companies.
Family Law Services
Comprehensive legal guidance for divorce proceedings, financial settlements, child custody arrangements, and domestic abuse injunctions. Our solicitors offer free initial consultations and Saturday clinics, with expertise in mediation and court representation. We provide clear advice on financial disclosure requirements and long-term co-parenting arrangements across offices in Bristol and Somerset.
Medical Negligence Claims
Expert representation for substandard medical care cases including misdiagnosis, surgical errors, and GP negligence. We investigate claims involving avoidable harm from NHS or private treatment, with a 25% capped success fee. Our team specialises in catastrophic injury claims while ensuring transparent funding arrangements through insurance premium deductions from compensation awards.
Probate Services
Specialist assistance with Grant of Probate applications, estate administration, and inheritance tax planning. We offer free initial consultations to discuss executor responsibilities, intestacy rules, and trust management. Our solicitors provide practical support for contested wills and complex estate matters while maintaining a personal point-of-contact throughout proceedings.
Residential Conveyancing
Comprehensive legal support for property transactions including purchases, sales, remortgages, and buy-to-let investments. Accredited by the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme, we offer proactive case management to prevent delays. Services include boundary dispute resolution, inheritance tax planning, and property protection advice across Somerset and Bristol.
Questions
What legal services do you specialise in?
We specialise in personal injury claims, family law, medical negligence, probate services, residential conveyancing, and commercial property matters across Somerset and Bristol.
Do you offer home visits?
Yes, we provide home visits for clients unable to attend our offices due to illness or mobility issues.
Are initial consultations free?
Yes, we offer free initial consultations with no obligation across all our legal specialisms.
Do you operate outside Somerset?
While based in Somerset, we serve clients across Bristol and the wider South West region.
How are fees structured?
We operate no win-no fee arrangements for claims, with transparent fee structures provided before case commencement.
Do you have Saturday appointments?
Yes, we offer Saturday drop-in clinics at our Weston-super-Mare office for various legal specialisms.
