Clarity in a complex world.

Life’s complicated – instructing a solicitor shouldn’t be. Porter Dodson is a Top 200 UK Law Firm, providing commercial and private legal services to individuals and businesses across Somerset, Devon and Dorset.

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Private legal advice that works for you.

Professional when it matters most, at Porter Dodson we value empathy and respect above tradition so we can deliver the very best experience at every service level.

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Helping you move forward with confidence.

Get in touch for your conveyancing quote.

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We’d make a great partnership.

Our business experts have the industry insight, commercial acumen and personal approach that makes for long term working relationships.

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Careers at Porter Dodson.

If you’re looking for somewhere you can learn quickly, make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced business, and grow your career, you’re in the right place.

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Who We Are

Porter Dodson is a B Corp Certified, Top 200 UK Law Firm, delivering top-tier commercial and private legal advice to individuals and businesses across the South West.

Our straight-talking, pragmatic approach to legal advice is the result of over 25 years of experience and talent development. We do more than offer a range of options – we’ll help you find the route that’s right for you, providing a clear sense of direction on how to best protect your family and assets.

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Our Services

Porter Dodson is a full-service law firm providing expert legal advice and support across personal, business, and specialist sectors, helping clients navigate everything from family matters to corporate transactions.

Personal Legal Advice

Professional when it matters most, we value empathy and respect above tradition and ego so that we can deliver at every service level.

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Business Legal Advice

Our straight-talking, pragmatic approach to legal advice is the result of over 25 years of experience and developments.

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Sectors

Applying our legal expertise to your specialist area.

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Lovely people, very helpful.

Susan

I would thoroughly recommend Porter Dodson to anyone needing to find a solicitor who they could trust to act to a high standard for them. I received a friendly, welcoming smile from the receptionists as soon as I entered the offices. Julia handled my divorce proceedings very professionally, with care, concern and understanding. I have a very high regard for her, I know I could never have had a better solicitor acting for me. Julia's assistants are also very professional, helpful and friendly. As Marks and Spencer say ‘There's food, and there's M&S food’ well I can honestly say ‘There's solicitors, and there's Porter Dodson solicitors.’ Top quality professionalism throughout from the solicitors, their assistants and the receptionists. I cannot thank them enough.

Family Client

I used Paul Watkins of the Bridport office to prepare Powers of Attorney for myself and my Wife and the whole matter was dealt with quickly and efficiently.

Peter

Thank you for all the help and guidance during the house sale. It was greatly appreciated.

Sue