Lawrence Petterson
Partner

Lawrence joined Meikles as an Articled Clerk in 1977 and has continued his career at the Ferryhill branch ever since.  Lawrence became a Partner in 1981 and has established a loyal client base, working hard to serve people and businesses in and around Ferryhill

Lawrence is an experienced family, employment, criminal and general litigation practitioner.   Lawrence has been a member of the Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme for 25 years and has particular expertise in representing children and parents in care proceedings.

Lawrence also runs a busy employment law practice and has vast experience in this area including representation at the Employment Tribunal.

Lawrence is a member of the Police Station Representatives Accreditation Scheme and the Darlington and the South Durham Criminal Court Duty Solicitor schemes.

Lawrence frequently advises in relation to general litigation cases, including personal injury and is experienced in advising client’s in relation to quantum and their potential prospects of success.