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We like to do things a little differently

A new law firm built on traditional values serving the people of the North East

Why choose us?

We can offer you a seamless and transparent conveyancing transaction and will aim to complete your sale and or purchase efficiently.

Our expert legal team will focus on you as an individual taking time to understand your personal circumstances to alleviate any stress whilst providing you with a bespoke service.

We are a local based firm with proven expertise in our specialist areas of law. Our aim is to deliver to you a positive outcome for you as our client.

Meet the team

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Introduction to J & B Law LLP

We are a boutique legal practice who specialise in Residential Conveyancing, Wills,  Probate and Elderly Client Law.  

Our core mission is to look after you as our clients. We believe by doing this we will gain your trust, and you will in turn rely on us time and time again whenever you may need us.

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Stephen Browell

Partner

Stephen joined the legal profession since 1988, working for Watson Burton and then Browell Smith & Co and was admitted as a Solicitor in July 2005 and since 2006 has specialised in Wills, elderly client law and estate administration.

Born and bred in Northumberland, Stephen enjoys all the county has to offer including taking Arthur his labrador on long walks around Beadnell Bay and enjoying other country pursuits.

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Diane Jackson

Partner

Diane started working in the legal sector from leaving school as an office junior up until she had her two children in the 1990’s. Diane then returned to the legal world in 2000 and started studying law.

In her spare time, Diane enjoys spending time with family and friends, travelling and being out and about with her dog, Kee.

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Trudie Moffat

Senior Conveyancer

Trudie has over 35 years of experience in Residential Conveyancing acting for clients on a range of conveyancing matters including sale and purchase of both freehold and leasehold properties, remortgages, help to buy sales and purchases, shared ownership, and transfer of equity.

With two daughters and her dog Oscar, Trudie is kept busy on a weekend, she enjoys trying out the oddest recipes from TikTok, listening to and collecting vinyl rock records.

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Justine Patterson

Conveyancing Assistant

Justine has previous experience as a receptionist, and currently assists Trudie Moffat within the conveyancing team.

In her spare time, Justine enjoys walking her dogs Benny and Jenny on the local beach and spending time with her children and grandchildren.

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What is the difference between exchange and completion?

A property sale or purchase does not become legally binding until both parties have signed...

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What is gazumping?

A property sale/purchase does not become legally binding until contracts are formally exchanged. Either party...

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I’m buying a new build property and the builder has insisted I exchange within 28 days. Is this possible?

In principle yes. This is a tight time frame but if the builder provides a...

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What does Tenure actually mean?

Freehold Owning a freehold house means you have outright, permanent ownership of both the building itself...

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How long will my sale/purchase take?

The precise stages involved in any residential property transaction may vary according to the circumstances:...

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