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Lauren Sheffield
Trainee Solicitor
Offices:
Norman HousePractice Areas:
Child Care01332 225408
01332 225444
lauren.sheffield@smithpartnership.co.uk
- What I Do
- Key Interests
- What I Bring To The Team
I am now a Trainee in the Family department dealing with divorce, child contact and finances. The child and finance aspects are in respect of both married and unmarried clients. Day-to-day duties include advising clients, liaising with Cafcass, Solicitors and the Court, sending letters and drafting legal documents.
I also attend client meetings and Court, taking notes and assisting counsel. I have recently been involved in drafting articles in relation to hot topics in family law for the firm website.
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