Paul J Watson has been practising as a Teesside Solicitor since 1982. He was formerly a partner at Archer Parkin & Townsend of Stockton (now Archers Law Firm) before forming a partnership as Messrs. Pearson & Watson.

Paul Watson was based in Borough Road, Middlesbrough and his former partner, Geoff Pearson, was based a separate office in Norton, Stockton on Tees.

The partnership was severed in 1987 and the sole practice, Paul J Watson Solicitor, was formed.

Since becoming a sole practitioner, Paul Watson has dealt with high profile cases, particularly in the criminal defence area of law.

Paul Watson holds Legal Aid Franchises in both criminal and family law, and is a member of the Specialist Accreditation Family Law Panel.

The firm is a small family based practice, with less than ten employees, two of whom are directly related to Paul Watson. Paul’s wife, Julia Watson is the firm’s accountant and Crown Court Clerk and his daughter, Gemma Watson is the firm’s Conveyancer and General Office Manager. Both have worked within the firm for a period in excess of ten years.  Our newest member is Rebecca Davison, who is our Family & Probate Solicitor.

The firm has a dedicated and loyal administrative staff, who are qualified legal secretaries and who are able to offer clients assistance in general enquiries when senior staff are engaged.

Professional Indemnity Insurance;-

In compliance with the Provision of Service Regulations 2009, we comply by displaying the required details of our Professional Indemnity Insurance at our office.

Solicitors’ Code of Conduct

The professional rules applicable to Paul J Watson Solicitor is the Solicitors’ Regulation Authority’s Code of Conduct.  Our SRA Number is 0070882. The rules of the SRA can be accessed at www.sra.org.uk/code-of-conduct.page .

Complaints

Paul J Watson Solicitor is committed to high quality legal advice and client care.  If you are unhappy about any aspect of the service you have received or about the bill, please contact our Principle, Paul Watsonon 01642 293427 or by post to our office.  If you are not satisfied with our handling of your complaint, you can ask the Legal Complaints Service at http://www.legalcomplaints.org.uk/how-to-contact-us.page to consider your complaint.  A copy of our complaints procedure is available to you upon request.