Hartnell Chanot: Divorce/Family Law Solicitors Exeter, Devon

Jill Read-Brown

Jill Read-Brown is a qualified Lawyer and became a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives in 1998.

She joined Hartnell Chanot & Partners in 2003 as a Senior Legal Executive specialising in family law and in particular children, domestic violence law and mediation.

On Thursday 23rd Oct 2008, Jill was presented with an award from the Law Society for her outstanding commitment to victims of domestic abuse in the South West. The Judges felt that Jill was an absolute credit to the profession, and a truly worthy first ever winner of "legal executive of the year", having meticulously dedicated herself to seeking justice for victims of domestic abuse and violence in Devon. JIll works tirelessly to ensure that legal advice is available to all victims, when they need it; offering out of hours appointments, her mobile number, and visiting clients at their homes if required. As a result of her persistence and commitment to the rights of victims, Jill has developed strong links with Domestic Violence Officer’s in Devon, and Exeter Women's Aid. She is a participating member of the Exeter Domestic Violence Forum and her empathy, compassion and her warm and friendly manner, helps to put at ease the fears of victims.

Law Society President Paul Marsh, who presented the award to Jill, said “ Seeking justice for victims of domestic abuse and violence is not a particularly glamorous area of work. Jill Read-Brown’s commitment really goes above and beyond the call of duty, campaigning tirelessly on behalf of abused women to raise awareness, influence public policy and improve services for victims”.

Jill has worked in family law since 1993 and her work also covers divorce, nullity, separation and financial relief. Jill is a Collaborative Lawyer and is currently working towards becoming a Resolution Accredited Specialist.

Client Comments

• Staff have been very helpful.
  
• Particularly pleased with everything! Very helpful. 
  
• Staff were very professional and the office was very friendly but formal. The solicitor I saw was extremely clear, helpful, and completely understood my situation and recognised what advice I needed.  Jill and Kate were very efficient, they work very closely, which I feel makes the service they provide better.
• Took me seriously and recognised DV issues although there has not been physical violence.  First impressions of the firm were very positive.
  
• Jill has always been most patient and helpful at this difficult time.
• Was very helpful, informative and friendly and premises very welcoming and modern.
• Felt that I was treated very fairly and that my views mattered.
• Clear, concise, honest but sensitive advice.

Professional Memberships and Achievements:

• Participating Member of the Exeter Domestic Violence Forum, working closely with domestic violence officers and Women’s Aid.
• Family Mediator.
• Resolution Mediator
• Collaborative Lawyer

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