MarstonHarbottle is the successor practice of Travis Marston & Co which was set up by Jane Marston and Andrew Travis in 1982. Ruth Harbottle joined Jane and Andrew in 1998 and became a partner in 2002. Andrew Travis left the practice in 2006. Jane Marston retired as a Partner in 2010, but remains with the Firm as a Consultant.
The firm was originally housed at 44a Priestpopple, Hexham, Northumberland, moving to larger and roomier offices as the firm expanded in 1991 at Orchard House, Priestpopple, Hexham. We are a litigation based firm who undertake the type of work which is typically required of an individual, throughout his or her life.
The firm was originally housed at 44a Priestpopple, Hexham, Northumberland, moving to larger and roomier offices as the firm expanded in 1991 at Orchard House, Priestpopple, Hexham. We are a litigation based firm who undertake the type of work which is typically required of an individual, throughout his or her life.
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Andrew Travis and Jane Marston set up Travis Marston & Co in 1982, having moved from York where they had both worked for different firms and had specialised in litigation and appearing in Court. Ruth Harbottle joined as a partner in 2002. Ruth obtained her law degree at University of Newcastle and was a partner in the Newcastle firm of Hay and Kilner before joining Travis Marston in 1998.
The above fees assume that it is a standard transaction and no unforeseen matters arise. These could include for example a defect in the Legal Title, a need for an Indemnity Insurance Policy, for a Statutory Declaration or other documents ancillary to the main transaction, or the matter becoming prolonged or more complicated than originally anticipated.
No one likes to think about death. Most people do not have a will, and only make one when a loved one dies or they face a life crisis. A lot of people assume that their loved ones will automatically inherit their money and property, without realising that other "less loved" ones may also inherit, and without being able to tailor the proposed inheritance to their loved one's needs.
We specialise in dealing with child care cases, acting for children, parents, step parents, other relatives and carers and guardians in care proceedings brought by the Local Authority. If a Child Protection investigation is under way, you may need representation at any Child Protection Case Conference.
