• “Paul, just reflecting on the time you spent on my case, I want to say thank you for your dedication, this really does mean to simple people like me that you get the best results, Thank you Nigel”
  • “I will never forget your amazing help all my life.  Thank you very much Mr Dodds.  Mr B.”
  • “I was in an incredibly difficult situation, with little hope in sight. When I first met Paul Dodds, he gave me his expert analysis of the case and set out a course of action to move forward and achieve the best outcome – which he did. Paul is methodical, determined and absolutely devoted to his clients; he is the formidable advocate you want in your corner. Words cannot express the appreciation I have for Paul, and I would (obviously!) highly recommend his services. Mr D.”
  • “Would like to thank you for your work over the past year or so, it has only brought positives. Would like to highlight how you where always pushing for what was right and what was needed, which I appreciate. Mr J.”
  • “Thank you for all your help and support , hopefully we won’t need your help soon but wouldn’t hesitate to contact you if we did.  Ms J.”
  • ” I have felt very supported by you throughout. I am vulnerable so having you in my corner for me has been life changing. Thank you very much for all your guidance and help. Ms SM”
  • “Julie is a shining star…I have had to use Julie’s services twice, however, I have always been very satisfied and recommend her to all of my friends. Mr B.”
  • An outstanding solicitor who cares!! I can not recommend Paul Dodds enough for the personal support he has provided during addressing child arrangements where despite being separated domestic abuse was still an ongoing issue. Paul offers the right professional guidance throughout the difficult process and makes it worth it. I could not have got through it without him in my corner. I felt well prepared for hearings and moreover he cares. This is very apparent to me as he still went above and beyond to help me even while being a legal aid client. I can’t see many solicitors offering the level of ongoing support he provides. Throughout the case he lifted my spirits and kept me going and I felt empowered. For anyone suffering any form of abuse choose Paul. He changed my life and not only was successful in proving domestic abuse as a barrier to child contact but helped me go on a journey of healing and get back the self belief I’d lost. Thank you.  Ms SM”
  • Right from the outset you have been committed to ensuring the best possible outcome for the children. You have been sensitive and kind with them, in spite of very challenging conditions, due to the complexity of our case.  You have always delivered on your deadlines and kindly took on responsibility for tasks voluntarily which helped the case.  You are a true gentleman, but demonstrated a wonderfully fierce commitment to helping our family achieve the best possible outcome for all.  Your staff are also extremely professional and approachable.  Thank you from all of us and I will recommend your services at every appropriate opportunity!  Ms RA”
  • “Good explanations of what would happen.  I felt the advice was genuine and you wanted to help me and that you were on my side. Ms F”
  • “Delighted with the service.  [Paul] was honest from the start, he said it would take time and cost…and it certainly did.  It was a battle full of ups and downs but after a long process of  around 18 months, I’ve gone from not seeing my little boy at all for the first year of his life to now being able to see him every weekend and more despite having all sorts of accusations thrown my way by [my] ex-partner.  In a nutshell, Paul said he’s win and he did.  Mr H”
  • “Paul was supportive, amazingly personable, kind, attentive and very professional. Even though I didn’t take all his advice he explained everything so well and allowed me to make informed choices. Outstanding. The whole service was fantastic. I’d recommend and use again. Value for money was spot on. Every penny I spent was great value. Ms JH”
  • “Thank you for your help and advice during this very difficult time and if, in the future, I need advice I will get in touch with you. Mr AG.”
  • “I just wanted to say thank you for your support through my whole process with X…..you were fantastic. Just having someone there who understood meant the world. I am much stronger and I thank you for everything. JJ.”
  • “Staff were extremely polite, understanding and helpful. Paul is very professional, always reassured me and gave amazing help and support, his explanations being very detailed and easy to understand. I have absolutely no faults at all. Thank you for everything! Ms SN.”
  • “After a grueling year and a … nasty custody battle for my son full of ups and downs Paul and his team took care of me and kept my hopes high. Paul has made me feel so comfortable throughout my case and put my mind at ease every step of the way. He is a fantastic person and through his, and his team’s, vast experience and knowledge of the law I won full custody of my son. I never thought that day would come but thanks to Paul it has. He is a man of his word and in my opinion one of the best solicitors around. I can’t recommend him enough. If you need a family solicitor do yourself and your family a favour and go to see Paul. Mr B.”
  • “Paul was very personal. Excellent solicitor. Listen to me. Understood me. I’d recommend him to anyone who have faced my problems. Mrs JJ.”
  • “Thank you very much for all your help & support!!! You’ve been amazing and I can’t find the words to thank you enough. I really will miss our laughs and chats! You’re an absolute star. Mrs LK.”
  • “We felt we were treated as friends. You believed in us. [You] treated us compassionately, [were’ friendly, humorous. You listened and understood. We believe and feel you became involved with us on a personal level. We knew you would ‘win’. Mr G.”
  • “We always felt that our conversations with you were not only constructive, they were also compassionate and supportive, which really helped us along. Throughout we always felt that you dealt with us as friends who needed your help, not just clients who were paying a fee for your services. From our first appointment we were aware of your strong desire to help us. We are so grateful that you have enabled us to be part of our grandchildren’s lives again and we do believe that you were the one that made it happen. You came highly recommended to us by a couple of sources and we are grateful to them for doing so. Very many thanks to yourself for helping, guiding, supporting and representing and entertaining us through these past months. Throughout our association that advert for Ronseal paint keeps coming to my mind, ‘it does what it says on the tin’. You do that. Mr & Mrs G.”
  • “Explanations [by Julie Hodge] were detailed and easy to understand. Mr P.”
  • “We did this together. We did right for [my daughter] and myself. You have helped and guided me all the way over the last 22 months including outstanding presentation of my case in such a way as to make progress. Paul, thank you so much. For certain you have helped tremendously. Mr C.”
  • “I’m sat in the sun in Majorca with a beer and my two boys. I have to raise my glass to you and say thank you for your help. … without your help [none] of this would be possible. We owe this week’s holiday to you for your advice and help. Thank you. Mr R. “
  • “Paul, thank you for winning this compensation from CICA! Thank you for your work, energy and persistence in protecting my interests and upholding justice! I wish you personally and to your company well-being, prosperity and many future victories! Ms OT.”
  • “Just wanted to say a big thank you for all of your help, guidance and effort in helping me back onto the property ladder. It is much appreciated. Mr TO”
  • “You had no doubt that [I] would win. I [am] over the moon and feel like I can breath again. Mr S Wiley”
  • “Things couldn’t have gone better at court. I can’t thank you…enough for all your help throughout this. Mr K Stewart”
  • “Thanks for all your help. I will always use you in future and have already recommended you to friends. Mr A Wheatley”
  • “Mr Dodds took my case and I have to say helped keep me calm with his professionalism.  I was extremely nervous and without his support I could not have got through the proceedings.  Mr Dodds dealt with every aspect of the case, putting me at ease with his extensive knowledge of the law.  I can’t thank Mr Dodds enough for what he has done.  He made a stressful case easier by his approach and looked after me.  I will forever be thankful for Mr Dodds and his team.  Ms B Williams”
  • “Thank you for helping throughout the years. Thank you so much. Ms AS, Wallsend”
  • “I won Paul, just like you said, the judge granted me everything I asked for and more. Thank you for all your help with this, I’m a happy man. Mr RW, Wallsend”
  • “I met Mr Dodds at a very difficult time in my life. He helped to turn around a case that I felt I was losing with a previous solicitor. More than anything he helped me to trust. He is meticulous in his work and due to his professionalism I was able to feel confident at court along side him. Together we won and I am so thankful to him and the fate that led me to him. He also totally rocks a pinstripe battle suit! Ms B-G, Whitley Bay”
  • “The attention and service we received were excellent. Mrs KB, Newcastle upon Tyne”
  • “Professional service from start to finish.  Thanks to Paul Dodds.  Mrs S P, Wallsend”
  • I would like to say a huge thanks to Mr Paul Dodds and his team for helping me through a very stressful and difficult time in my life.  From the first meeting he has consistently been professional, informative and caring.  His advice and support in both consultation and court has been invaluable.  I would highly recommend the services of Mr Paul Dodds.  Julie Baker.”
  • Michael is easy to talk to, understands all issues and concerns and nothing is a problem for him….brilliant service. Mr I Westerby.”
  • I’m eternally grateful. Like I told you in our first meeting, I felt like (impossible divorce) it was holding me back, like my life was a lie. And now I can I can finally live my life like it looks absolutely perfect with nothing stopping me. I can’t say thank you enough. Ms S Monaghan.”
  • Family law matters can often be a very sensitive subject when children are involved and this was no different for me. I hadn’t seen my son for a big portion of time which was very distressing for me and my family. I initially contacted Paul Dodds Solicitors from recommendation of a close friend who is also a solicitor. I have not been disappointed at all with his recommendation as since day 1 Paul himself took me in and made me feel very relaxed and calm about the situation. I appreciate this can be very difficult given the circumstances yet it didn’t seem to phase Paul at all. Throughout the litigation process I have worked closely with Paul … who at every turn have kept me up to date with how things are going and are very quick to keep me in the loop with any queries I’ve had. Whilst remaining very professional throughout it has also felt like a very personal service and that Paul and his team have really cared about my situation and not just come across as me being a client. Although my situation is still ongoing I feel 100% better knowing that I’m in the hands of a dedicated team who have invaluable experience and knowledge which has already got me results beyond what I first ever imagined. Paul has kept me grounded, put an arm around my shoulder if needed and given me sound advice when he thought I may have made some wrong turns, and that’s what I appreciate the most. The firm are always looking out for your best interests. I have since spoken to many people regarding Paul Dodds Solicitors and each one have had nothing but praise for the work of Paul and his excellent team. I’ll have absolutely no qualms about recommending this firm in the future to anyone who comes across a difficult period that requires a solicitor. Once again, my biggest thanks to Paul … and the rest of the team! Excellent work. Mr C Pace.”
  • All round service very good. Mr D Jackson.”
  • Total guidance from start to finish, excellent service, would recommend to anyone, I will definitely use Paul Dodds for any and all of my legal needs in future.  Mr A Henzell.”
  • “I am pleased to note the integrity, experience and professional competence of Paul Dodds Solicitors, as well as the reception and the secretarial services, their care and accuracy in preparation of documents and work with clients.  Turning to Paul Dodds with my complex case, I followed a friend’s recommendation. As became evident throughout the progression of my case, Paul Dodds is an experienced, serious lawyer, result oriented and achieving precisely the set goals in optimal way. I would like to note his fast response to all nuances of my case arising throughout its development. I would especially emphasize his real human involvement in my case. I am grateful to him for his enormous patience and professionalism when he literally shielded me from the negativity and provocations, dealing directly with unreasonable and sometimes aggressive opposite party to my case.  It is good to see that Paul managed to gather in his team both experienced lawyers and young solicitors who he professionally trained, passing down to them a wealth of his experience.  Ms O Tremayne.”
  • “Very satisfied with service. Paul listens, doesn’t create false or unachievable hopes – Paul advises on facts and his past experiences. Paul demonstrates a professional presence which is noted in Court surroundings. I feel this isn’t the case with all Solicitors whom often lack confidence and professionalism. I would recommend Paul to friends and family who find themselves in similar circumstances. Mrs K Carden.”
  • “I cannot fault Paul Dodd’s Solicitor’s. They are outstanding in everything they do, I feel safe and relaxed and less stressed by being with this Solicitor’s services. I would say if anyone had any legal problems and family problems Paul Dodd’s is your man! He listens, understands and does his job extremely well. Going through solicitor can be very stressful, but not here, when Paul says ‘don’t worry’ he really does mean don’t worry because you’re in safe hands. I would only ever recommend Paul to people now and no other solicitor. All round Excellent service from the minute you enter building. Sarah Goldborough.”
  • “Initially I was put at ease and able to speak freely and openly at our appointments. Appointments were kept and on time. The total professionalism of Mr Dodds in Court is outstanding. He is very clear with his point of view and will not be pushed aside by other legal representatives. I feel totally confident with his actions. Mr Dodds explanations were easy to understand particularly those of legal terminology. Mrs Lillian Patterson.”
  • “Great advice, very honest and told me from day 1 what to expect and not expect. I would and have on a number of occasions highly recommend Paul/Paul Dodds Solicitors. He tells you straight up what to expect and is very honest with opinions, advice and what you can/can not do to help your case. Best lawyers I have ever used and would not use anybody else. J Robson.”
  • “In a difficult time Paul Dodds is the only man to have in your corner. I will continue to recommend him to anyone who is in need of help and advice. Paul genuinely cares for the people he represents and always goes the extra mile to ensure the very best is done. DG Taylor.”
  • “Paul always has his clients’ best interests at heart. Paul steers you away from bad decisions giving you the time to understand what he is doing. I have been told by several people how it is better to have Paul on your side and I had made the right choice. Mrs J McEachan.”
  • “Provided a very professional service. I would have no hesitation recommending Paul Dodds and have done so. I have found both him and his staff to be extremely approachable and Paul has always shown himself to be impeccably professional and personable. Mrs S Guthrie”
  • “Gave me the right advice. Paul is very experienced and dedicated and has a good understanding, is very polite and very friendly. Mrs M Ridley.”
  • “You’re a fantastic solicitor and a could not have gone through the courts…. without your guidance and help. Ms A Stadt.”