Odonnells Solicitors offer divorce, cohabitation, wills, probate, court of protection, accident compensation and mental health advice to clients from North Cheshire to Carlisle. Based in Preston, it was formed in 1991 with the aim of delivering legal help without stuffiness, jargon and mystique. They do not advertise but grow on reputation and recommendations. Client feedback is encouraged as this has proved the most valuable resource for improving the service. Clients receive the personal attention of 6 fully qualified solicitors and a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives. There are no trainees or unqualified clerks. The firm came 2nd in the national Law Firm of the Year awards 2000. Each lawyer is a specialist in their particular area of work. Their office is in a Victorian building within the Avenham conservation area but the interior is bright, modern and very welcoming. Clients have the use of a powder room to freshen up before they leave to face the world. On arrival a client will be taken immediately to a private room without having to wait in a communal area so complete discretion is guaranteed. The company is owned by John O'Donnell and Jane Gale who have been qualified as solicitors for many years, in John's case, over 30 yrs. John is a former President of Preston Law Society and also of Preston Chamber of Trade ( year 2000 ). The firm's website has more information about their experience and background.