The important lessons to learn from the Kardashian robbery
When socialite Kim Kardashian was robbed at gunpoint in Paris this week, it naturally made headline news around the world. She had a lot of very expensive jewelry taken and reports suggest it was an incredibly traumatic incident. She didn’t attract sympathy from all corners: many were quick to point out that a) the idea of owning (and wearing)…
The new £5 note – what you need to know
The new £5 note came in to circulation as of 13th September 2016, and the old one will soon cease to be legal tender. No need to panic, though – you don’t need to rush out immediately and get rid of your old five pound notes! DMA Law’s Gavin Lucas looks at the new note –…
DMA Law grows and adds new offices by joining forces with Giles Hunter Partnership (GHP)
DMA Law has added new offices and staff to its roster by amalgamating with the Giles Hunter Partnership (GHP). The move will see GHP operating as part of DMA Law. DMA already had offices in Darlington, Chester le Street, Consett, Sunderland, Peterlee, Hartlepool, and now includes the GHP offices in Chester le Street and Consett…
Digital wills: how will you pass on your online and social media accounts?
Have you ever stopped to think about how many of your possessions, photos, and memories are stored digitally? Whether it’s on social media such as Facebook or Twitter, or via digital music and video services, such as Apple, Sony, Amazon or Google, large parts of our lives are stored and accessed online. That’s before you…
DMA Law staff anniversaries
We have another four staff celebrating anniversaries at DMA Law in August. Well done everyone! Julie Mathieson – 22 years, partner Rachel Bland (profile and picture coming soon) – six years Marc Hewitt – three years, criminal department
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…
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…
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…