Supporting the local
community is one of the building blocks of the James Legal philosophy. In the
past few years, the leading law firm has provided free legal surgeries,
participated in cultural events such as Hull Pride, and donated its time,
services and sponsorship to a variety of worthy causes in Hull and East
Yorkshire (not to mention organising an annual Inspiring Business competition
and seminars to support local businesses).
One charity that holds
a special place in the James Legal team’s hearts is Dove House Hospice, based
in Hull’s Chamberlain Road, which provides outstanding care for people living
with life-limiting illnesses.
This is partly as a result of the
team’s own contact with the charity, but also because of the many great things their
clients and their relatives have told them about the exceptional palliative
care given by the charity, including the way it strives to ensure people in its
care have as good a quality of life as possible in sometimes very difficult
circumstances.
Dove House relies on funds raised locally, and when
it first approached James Legal to take place in its ‘Make a Will Fortnight’
fundraiser back in 2013, the lawyers were more than happy to do so and have
continued to support the initiative every September since.
The way the scheme works is that clients can ask James
Legal to prepare a basic Will for them and, instead of charging them a fee, the
company gives its Will-making service for free and asks the client to make a
donation to Dove House instead in line with what the fees would have been.
Senior Solicitor Chris Hutchinson – who specialises
in legal matters such as Wills and estate planning – took the lead for the James
Legal effort this year. He said: “It’s been another resounding success. We’ve
raised a significant amount over the years for the charity, while simultaneously
giving our clients the peace of mind that their Will has been securely drawn up
by an experienced lawyer.
“Dove House is such an incredible charity, it
touches so many people’s lives in the local community. It’s an honour for us to
be involved in its Make a Will Fortnight, and we feel very proud to be able to
support Dove House in any way we can.”
Some members of the James Legal
team have visited the hospice to present their donations and also witness their
amazing work with patients and their families.
Dove
House Hospice Regional Fundraiser Jethro Shearring said: “We are incredibly
grateful for the support of all at James Legal. Chris and the team have been
passionate supporters of the hospice for a number of years and consistently go
the extra mile on behalf of our patients. It was a pleasure to show Chris and
his colleagues around the hospice earlier this year, as they saw first-hand the
difference their support has made.”
To
date, James Legal has written a substantial number of ‘free’ Wills in collaboration
with numerous charities, helping them to benefit from thousands of pounds in
donations as well as significant amounts left in legacies.
James
Legal Founder and CEO Nick Miller said: “Our mantra is centred on taking a
fresh approach to law. One of the most important elements of that is actively
participating in the life of the city in which we’re based.
“Our
team are passionate about giving something back and regularly engage in or
create opportunities to support local organisations to help enhance the lives
of people in Hull and East Yorkshire.”
Anyone interested in
making a Will can contact James Legal for a no-obligation initial chat
via info@jameslegal.co.uk or (01482) 225566.
For more information
about Dove House Hospice, visit www.dovehouse.org.uk
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Photo: Chris Hutchinson
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