About Us
What started our story?
A handful of words from Jim...
Jim Goddard, Trust & Estate Practitioner (TEP) and Director.
“I started in Will writing 26 years ago as I had a vision of people knocking on my door on a cold and stormy night asking me to come and draft a Will for an elderly relative who was about to pass away.
As a former Police Officer I have always been keen to help people, and whilst my vision maybe have been a little dramatic, myself and my team have one thing in mind – to help people.
We are passionate about the law and helping people access friendly, prompt and affordable legal services, to date we’ve helped thousands of people
Our small team of dedicated estate planning staff have vast experience in assisting clients of all ages, and from all walks of life in providing ‘solutions for all situations’.
Whether it be a simple Will, inheritance tax planning, complicated finances, second marriages, children from former relationships, vulnerable beneficiaries to name but a few, Goddard Dunbar can provide you with the ideal solution for you.”
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Why Choose Us?
- Transparent pricing
- Local offices & personal service
- Fast turnaround on conveyancing
- Caring private client team
- Direct contact with your case handler
- Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ by clients
Laura Wainwright
1 week ago
Goddard Dunbar made the whole experience easy and simple. They broke down the step and things I needed to complete in a jargon free way. They replied to emailed
Very quickly and responded to phones in a timely manner. The lady’s that I communicated with were amazing. Would not hesitate to use them again.
Very quickly and responded to phones in a timely manner. The lady’s that I communicated with were amazing. Would not hesitate to use them again.
Cherry Byrne
1 month ago
Very good local law firm and easy to communicate. Have used them twice now. The staff are very friendly and helpful.
Darren Pilkington
3 months ago
Brilliant to deal with and really helpful.
Chris Mustow
3 months ago
Very professional, and charming staff
Muhammad Irfaan Bhankarally
3 months ago
I had a very positive experience with Goddard Dunbar & Associates during the sale of my property. The team were professional, responsive, and kept the process moving efficiently from start to finish.
Communication was clear throughout, and any queries I had were addressed promptly. They handled the legal side of the transaction thoroughly, kept me informed at each stage, and worked well with the estate agent to ensure a smooth exchange and completion.
I was particularly impressed with how they managed everything while I was overseas, making the process straightforward and stress-free. Their guidance and attention to detail gave me confidence that everything was being handled properly.
I would highly recommend Goddard Dunbar & Associates to anyone looking for reliable and efficient conveyancing services.
Communication was clear throughout, and any queries I had were addressed promptly. They handled the legal side of the transaction thoroughly, kept me informed at each stage, and worked well with the estate agent to ensure a smooth exchange and completion.
I was particularly impressed with how they managed everything while I was overseas, making the process straightforward and stress-free. Their guidance and attention to detail gave me confidence that everything was being handled properly.
I would highly recommend Goddard Dunbar & Associates to anyone looking for reliable and efficient conveyancing services.
Vikki Currall
4 months ago
We can’t recommend Goddard Dunbar & Associates highly enough for handling the completion of our house sale and purchase. From start to finish, the whole process was managed with professionalism, efficiency and clear communication.
Buying and selling at the same time can be incredibly stressful, but the team kept everything moving smoothly and made sure we were updated every step of the way. They were always on hand to answer questions, explain paperwork clearly, and reassure us when needed.
Completion day went through seamlessly, and we truly felt supported throughout the entire journey. If you’re looking for a reliable, proactive and friendly solicitors firm to handle your move, we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Goddard Dunbar & Associates.
Thank you for helping us start our next chapter in our new home! 🏡✨
Buying and selling at the same time can be incredibly stressful, but the team kept everything moving smoothly and made sure we were updated every step of the way. They were always on hand to answer questions, explain paperwork clearly, and reassure us when needed.
Completion day went through seamlessly, and we truly felt supported throughout the entire journey. If you’re looking for a reliable, proactive and friendly solicitors firm to handle your move, we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Goddard Dunbar & Associates.
Thank you for helping us start our next chapter in our new home! 🏡✨
Taiyib Parvez
4 months ago
We recently completed on our house purchase and I honestly can’t thank Charlotte enough for everything she did for us. From start to finish, she was absolutely fantastic. Buying a property can be stressful, but Charlotte made the whole process feel manageable and under control.
She was always clear, thorough and incredibly responsive. No question ever felt like a silly one, and she took the time to explain things properly, which really helped put our minds at ease. When things needed chasing or clarifying, she was proactive and on it straight away.
Her colleagues were also brilliant — professional, helpful and efficient throughout. It really felt like we were in safe hands as a team.
If you’re looking for a conveyancing solicitor who genuinely cares and keeps things moving, I would highly recommend Charlotte and the team. We’re so grateful for all their hard work in getting us over the line.
She was always clear, thorough and incredibly responsive. No question ever felt like a silly one, and she took the time to explain things properly, which really helped put our minds at ease. When things needed chasing or clarifying, she was proactive and on it straight away.
Her colleagues were also brilliant — professional, helpful and efficient throughout. It really felt like we were in safe hands as a team.
If you’re looking for a conveyancing solicitor who genuinely cares and keeps things moving, I would highly recommend Charlotte and the team. We’re so grateful for all their hard work in getting us over the line.
Samantha Bailey
5 months ago
Fabulous service! The team were absolutely fantastic every step of the way and we had such a positive experience. Communication was exceptional, we were provided with regular updates, my questions were always answered with great detail and nothing seemed too much trouble. Sarah was incredible and really looked after us. Can’t recommend them enough.
Owen Jones
7 months ago
WOW ! We have just purchased our first home and we had absolutely no idea what we were doing ! We were recommended @goddarddunbar&associates by our mortgage broker and a quick phone call later and a few weeks of going through the motions we have our first home ! Charlotte and Nicola took on everything and answered any questions and kept us well informed every step of the way and made the whole process effortless on our part and even stayed behind late on a Friday to get everything over the line on the day of completion. We can’t thank or recommend @goddarddunbarassociates enough for all the effort and help in helping us get our first home and we will without doubt be back in the future ! We hope you all have a great Christmas and a well deserved rest.
Thankyou all so very mush once again, Owen and Natalie
Thankyou all so very mush once again, Owen and Natalie
Meet the GDA family
At GDA, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our friendly and experienced teams are passionate about building trusted relationships, delivering personal support and helping clients feel part of the GDA family.
Where can you find us?
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. With offices in Leek, Crewe and Tunstall, our team combines local knowledge with years of experience to provide reliable, personal support to clients across Staffordshire and Cheshire.
