Philip Hartley
Solicitor
Philip graduated from Staffordshire University with an LLB honours degree and LPC in 2006. He qualified as a solicitor after completing his training contract with a firm of solicitors in Staffordshire two years later.
Philip specialises in the administration of estates and also advises in relation to the preparation of wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection matters.
Prior to qualifying as a solicitor, Philip enjoyed a successful career working as a software developer working on IBM mid-range computer systems. He had an ambition to enter the legal profession and completed all of his legal qualifications on a part time evening basis. He left his IT career when offered a training contract to qualify as a solicitor.
Philip enjoys walking, riding motorcycles and the Edinburgh Festival.