Ellis Jones expands team at Canford Cliffs office
ELLIS Jones Solicitors has expanded its Canford Cliffs team with the appointment of three new staff.
Claire Bodington and Marie Pethen have joined the private client department while Hayley Bugler has been appointed secretary to Ellis Jones’ partner Craig Wells.
Claire, a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives (FILEX), has been practising in the field of probate, wills, trusts and powers of attorney for 17 years.
She is currently in the process of obtaining full membership of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners.
Marie is a probate executive and has been involved in private client work for about 18 years. She previously worked for a Poole law firm before moving to America for 14 months.
Hayley worked at Ellis Jones’ Canford Cliffs office for nine years before leaving about 18 months ago to join another law firm.
Nigel Smith, Ellis Jones’ Managing Partner, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Claire, Marie and Hayley to the firm.
“These appointments reflect our commitment to the area as well as the continuing importance of private client work to Ellis Jones.”
Expanded team: Nigel Smith, Ellis Jones’ Managing Partner (back) and Paul Naser, Partner, with (left to right) Claire Bodington, Hayley Bugler and Marie Pethen.