About Us

Porter Dodson is a law firm based in the South West, delivering great legal advice when and where it is convenient to our clients, whether they be a private individual or a company with an international dimension.

Our focus is on our clients and our people. We have a simple philosophy that trusted advice is key to those long term client relationships, along with meticulous planning and attention to detail. Adding great value for money solutions to uncompromised quality and advice, we offer a highly effective service.

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Our People

We value our people extremely highly and seek to offer a fantastic working environment, competitive salaries and benefits, and interesting and varied work. We have a very focused development programme in place and are keen to enable everyone to be the very best they can be.

In 2025 we were awarded the prestigious Gold Investors in People accreditation for the fourth consecutive time, reaffirming our longstanding commitment to excellence in people management and development. Read more

Our History

Parts of the Firm have their roots back in the 19^th century. In 1997, the firms of Porter Bartlett & Mayo and Dodson Harding joined to become the business we have today: Porter Dodson. We became a limited liability partnership (Porter Dodson LLP) in 2013.

More recently, our newest office in Exeter city centre opened in 2022 as the firm's continued growth across the region flourishes.

Our focus on relationships

Our investment in our people reflects in the way we work with our clients and professional contacts. These hugely important relationships are paramount in our service delivery. We take time to listen, understand, plan and implement with skill and flair.

We want to build a long-standing relationship with you but we also know that satisfied clients tell their family, friends and business contacts about us. So our future success depends on getting things right for you. You can read all our latest reviews on our official Trustpilot page here.

Our Corporate Values

At the heart of our approach is recognising that every client is different.

We aim to build our own business by using our strengths: delivering expert legal advice and the best solutions through strong client relationships and ensuring that we continue to deliver national expertise at a local level. Our values form a crucial part of our firm's guiding principles, reflecting the essence of who we are and what we stand for as a team

SUPPORTIVE

Standing by our colleagues and clients through thick and thin, offering assistance, encouragement, and understanding whenever needed. It is the foundation of a strong and cohesive team as well as gold standard client service.

APPROACHABLE

Approachability emphasises the importance of being open, accessible, and welcoming to everyone both within the firm and outside. It fosters a culture of collaboration, communication, and mutual respect.

EXCELLENCE

Consistently striving for high standards of quality, performance, and professionalism. Fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, and valuing development and wellbeing, to achieve the firm’s goals.

Our Services

Porter Dodson is a full-service law firm providing expert legal advice and support across personal, business, and specialist sectors, helping clients navigate everything from family matters to corporate transactions.