Salena Dawson - PRINCIPAL Solicitor

Salena Dawson qualified as a solicitor in 2002 after completing her training contract in the Breckland Region.  After heading up an Employment law department, mainly representing employees, she joined a Norwich firm specialising in Employment law allowing her to act for employers appearing as an advocate before local Employment Tribunals.

In 2006 Salena joined Norwich Union Commercial in order to expand her knowledge of Commercial Law and to gain a Corporate aspect of running a business. But missing working within the community Salena took the bold move to leave the safety of Norwich Union/ Aviva and in 2008 set up her own legal firm Salena Dawson & Co Solicitors, which on expansion became Dawsons Law.

Salena chose Watton for her first office because it was in close proximity to her then home in Thompson.  Four years on Salena Dawson open her second office in Hethersett and now employs key members of staff providing services in Private Client and family Law.

As a result of ongoing expansion Salena Dawson took the decision in 2013 to rebrand the firm, now to be known as 'Dawsons Law'.  She is proud to have realised her want to provide city expertise locally and be “Solicitors at the heart of the community”

Salena Dawson works for a range of local business on a range of Employment and Commercial matters. Salena Dawson also represents employees often on a no win no fee basis.

Sophie Mitchell - FAMILY LAW Solicitor

Sophie qualified as a solicitor in 2006 after completing her training contract in Norwich.  Salena Dawson was one of the solicitors to assist Sophie with her legal training at that time and is honoured that Sophie is now an integral member of the 'Dawsons Law' team.

Since 2006 Sophie has specialised in Family law and is a member of Resolution being committed to the constructive resolution of family disputes.

Sophie’s philosophy to promote a non confrontation approach to family disputes embodies the core value of 'Dawsons Law', to attempt to bring a conciliatory approach to all disputes. Sophie advises clients in respect of all manners of family disputes including divorce, co-habitation disputes, Matrimonial Financial Settlements, Separation Agreements and children matters.

ALEX SLADE - ELDERLY CLIENT CONSULTANT

Alex has worked within legal firm private client departments since 2004 and gained hands on practical experience; completing her Elderly Client Advisor training at Dawsons Law in 2009.

Alex undertakes home visits and helps, assists and advises clients (and their relatives) with care, to allow them to remain within their home, and with searching for local care providers if home care is no longer practical.

Her knowledge of the local area and community ensures that Alex signposts clients to the range of community services and specialist advisors available.  Alex has done the legwork so you do not have to.

Alex is a Dementia Friend, helping to spread the word about dementia as part of a national initiative that help people living with dementia feel included in their communities.

Alex advises on and prepares Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney. Alex also assists in applying for probate and Estate Administration.