DMA Law staff work anniversaries – July 2016
At DMA law, we value the effort all of our staff put in to contribute to the way we are able to work as a company and the results that we can achieve for our clients. We are lucky to have a large number of loyal staff who have worked at the company for a…
The five steps to buying a home
The conveyancing team at DMA Law is here to give you the key to buying a home for the first time. Our goal as residential conveyancers is to ensure that your home buying process is simple, clear, and as stress-free as possible. We offer competitive pricing and represent our clients with honesty and transparency, to be sure you…
Five questions every first time buyer should ask
First time buyer? The conveyancing team at DMA Law is here to give you the key to buying your first home. Our goal as residential conveyancers is to ensure that your home buying process is simple, clear, and as stress-free as possible. We offer competitive pricing and represent our clients with honesty and transparency, to be sure…
DMA Law sponsors girls’ team at Middleton Rangers
A Darlington girls’ football team has found instant success after securing sponsorship from one of the region’s leading law firms. DMA Law has signed on to be the official shirt sponsor for Middleton Rangers’ under-12 girls team – and the girls marked the sponsorship with a recent win at a regional football tournament. The girls…
DMA Law in the press
There has been a lovely article in the Northern Echo about a young man who has been working with DMA Law on work placement recently. Liam Kelly has been working in our Darlington office as part of a scheme to help young people with learning difficulties to find gain experience and find work opportunities. The opportunity was…
Prince didn’t leave a will: could cause chaos for relatives
The untimely death of singer and musician Prince left the entertainment world stunned, and the sad news was followed by the equally surprising revelation that the performer had not left a will. Prince’s £102m fortune has been left with a bank to manage, and observers are now predicting that it could cause ‘chaos, tax bills and…
The Changing Roles of the Legal Industry
The introduction of fixed fees in many areas of law has perhaps been one of the biggest changes to the legal industry in recent times. Firms may have to restructure and Partner and senior associate heavy teams may have to reshape into Partner-led teams with support from junior associates, legal executives and paralegals. This may…
Pedestrian road fatalities still increasing: please take care out there
As part of our month-long focus on Road Safety at DMA Law, we have already looked at Road Safety technology that is finding its way into more and more new vehicles – now we want to discuss pedestrian safety. March is always one of the peak times of year for road accidents involving pedestrians. We…
Technology’s effects on road safety
Technology has improved the experience – and safety – of driving in many ways. From autonomous braking to more reliable navigation systems, automotive companies have offered a range of technologies that can help the driver to anticipate and react to events on the road, ensuring they drive safely – with some of them even doing…
Case highlights importance of keeping your will up-to-date
The importance of keeping your will up-to-date – especially if your relationship circumstances change – has been underlined by a recent court case. Norman Martin had failed to keep his will updated, which meant that when he died in 2012, his share of his £320,000 house went to his long-estranged wife, Norma Martin, instead of…