Alison Richardson
Legal Executive
Alison Richardson is a member of the wills, trust & probate team based at our Mapperley branch.
Expertise
Approach
Alison has a wealth of knowledge and experience in wills, probate and trusts.
Alison drafts and prepares wills and lasting powers of attorney, which she began doing in 2012 after studying a CILEX diploma in Wills & Probate.
Alison is known for her sympathetic yet down to earth approach with clients.
Career Highlights
- In 1990 she joined Whittingham, Bradwell and Mack Solicitors and started working in family law
- Alison became a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives in 2003 and joined the Arnold office of Sharp Young & Pearce in the same year before the firm went on to merge with Rothera Dowson in 2016
Experience
Experience
20 years
Qualifications
- Alison began her career in law in 1985 as a Trainee Legal Executive with Martin Smalley’s
Memberships & Accreditations
Testimonials
“I used Rothera Bray for probate on the sad passing of my mum, Alison Richardson was professional polite understanding and prompt at this stressful and upsetting time of my life and kept me informed of the progress. Thanking you.”A Thurman
“A heartfelt sincere thank you for your professional services finalising the finances and obtaining the necessary legal documents. You both (Gill Subbarao) have given me excellent support. I have no hesitation in recommending you. ”Mrs Godfrey
“Friendly and helpful, made the experience a breeze.”L Franks
“Alison was very helpful and listened carefully to my needs and explained everything I needed to know.”Sheila Greaves-Lord
“Alison was helpful, charming, informative and easy to talk to.”Ian Manning
“We used Rothera Sharp to make our wills through the Will Aid scheme. The service we received was prompt, professional and comprehensive. I would recommend Rothera Sharp in the future. Satisfied customer!”Georgina Piggott
“My wife and I have been clients since 1968 when we sold our first house, then again in 2006 when we sold our second house. Now we are a lot older we have both made our wills. The service has been excellent.”Mr and Mrs Sansome
“I have received an excellent, professional service and I would highly recommend Rothera Sharp to friends/family colleagues. Thank you.”J Cotterill
“The people who dealt with us were all very professional and friendly, and obviously knew their area of expertise extremely well. We have no hesitation in recommending their services.”Ian Robinson
“Professional and understanding towards a very stressful situation. Maintained regular contact and nothing was too much trouble.”Amanda Draper
“Fabulous service with brilliant advice to assist me with the stress of divorce. Alison was extremely efficient and my preferred communication (in my case text and emails) gave me the confidence to manage my affairs. Many many thanks.”Beverley Dickinson
- Mapperley
- a.richardson@rotherabray.co.uk
- 0115 964 9373
Experience
Experience
20 years
Qualifications
- Alison began her career in law in 1985 as a Trainee Legal Executive with Martin Smalley’s
Memberships & Accreditations
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