Four awards for local legal firm

A solicitor’s practice has been voted the best in Sunderland and Newcastle across four categories.

Emmersons Solicitors, which has been established for 22 years has been awarded the accolades for the Best Family Department in Sunderland and best Property Department in Newcastle.

Managing director Jacqueline Emmerson has been named as the Best Estate Planning Lawyer alongside director Michael Robinson who is Best Motoring Lawyer.

The firm also recently won the Corporate Social Responsibility Award at the Sunderland Echo Portfolio Awards whilst Jacqueline was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Women in Business Awards.

She said: “We are incredibly proud to have recently been acknowledged for both our dedication to our clients and the local community.

“To be named as best across Sunderland and Newcastle for our family and property departments as well as the recognition for Michael and I was a very proud moment.

“It is our priority to support local people and SMEs with their legal needs, no matter their circumstances.

“The North East is a very supportive region and we truly enjoy assisting others across a number of requirements.”

Judges from Three Best Rated considered a variety of aspects when assessing firms including; business hours, business images, complete information, copyright & licencing, exact services, experience, followers ratio, legitimate ratings, responsiveness, website source and website standard.