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Donna Matthews

Chartered Legal Executive

Wills, Trusts and Probate

Donna joined Harrison Drury in 2023 after working for another local firm for nearly 10 years. Donna is a Chartered Legal Executive in our Private Client team and she specialises in:

  • Preparation of wills,
  • Estate planning,
  • Trusts,
  • Probate work,
  • Preparing and registering lasting powers of attorney and registering enduring powers of attorney,
  • Administration of estates and,
  • Dealing with the management of elderly clients’ general affairs.

Donna began her legal career in 1999 when she commenced work at a law firm in Blackpool, after studying for her A Levels, and has worked on the Fylde coast since then. Donna started the CILEX qualification and became a Chartered Legal Executive in 2006.

In December 2021, Donna was admitted as a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) which is a qualification confirming her expertise in the field of wills, trusts and estates.

Donna is an approachable and empathetic private client lawyer and prides herself on giving an efficient service to her clients.

Outside of work you can find me…

Outside of work Donna enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoys going out for walks, going to the gym and eating out. Donna also loves to go on holidays both in the UK and abroad when she can.

Awards and Rankings

Harrison Drury is ranked by leading independent guide to the UK’s top legal firms and solicitors, Legal 500.

The guide highlights the solicitors who are providing the most cutting edge and innovative advice to clients and we are ranked across our range of practice areas and people.

Works alongside

Clare Fleming

Partner Wills, Trusts and Probate
t: 01772 428536

David Jefferies

Partner Wills, Trusts and Probate
t: 01253 746020
m: 07823 324519

Jan Wright

Partner Wills, Trusts and Probate
t: 01539 751268
m: 07795 312328

Charlotte Cooper

Senior Associate Solicitor Wills, Trusts and Probate
t: 01772 374738
m: 07425 111840

Victoria Hill

Senior Associate Solicitor Wills, Trusts and Probate
t: 01200 401121
m: 07896 836509

James Patterson

Associate Solicitor Wills, Trusts and Probate
t: 01253 579446
m: 07551 444971

Holly Radcliffe

Associate Solicitor Wills, Trusts and Probate
t: 01524 952720
m: 07551 445 034

Scarlett Richardson

Associate Solicitor Wills, Trusts and Probate
t: 01772 428541
m: 07786 185 894

Rachael McDonagh

Solicitor Wills, Trusts and Probate
t: 01995 508365
m: 07435 552728

Rebecca Mitchell-Smith

Solicitor Wills, Trusts and Probate
t: 01524 952718
m: 07789 267038

Claire Bamber

Paralegal Wills, Trusts and Probate
t: 01772 208530

Sereena Clark

Paralegal Wills, Trusts and Probate
t: 01253 746257

Alexandra Brown

Legal Apprentice Wills, Trusts and Probate
t: 01772 374751

Shannon Martin

Legal Apprentice Wills, Trusts and Probate
t: 01253 742360

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