Wills and Probate

Meet your Team

  • Joanne Armer - Managing Director: Legal

    Joanne joined the team in 2010 having completed her Law Degree and Legal Practice Course at Nottingham Trent University. Following training within the firm she qualified as a Solicitor in December 2015 and has been working in our Milnthorpe office ever since. Joanne leads the legal side of the business specialising in Private Client work including lifetime planning for her clients, the administration of estates and dealing with all aspects of Residential Conveyancing.

    Email: jarmer@pooletownsend.co.uk

  • Martin Oates - Solicitor

    Martin qualified as a solicitor in 1990. For the last 30+ years, he has been helping clients with their future planning, for both themselves and their families.
    With extra financial qualifications in investment, mortgages, life insurance and pensions he is highly experienced and plays a key part in the 'all round' service that the Poole Townsend legal team are able to provide. He leads a team of three lawyers and six support staff who have built up good long-term relationships with a wide variety of these clients and their families, many of which, have continued into the next generation.

    Email: moates@pooletownsend.co.uk

  • Joanne Grisdale - Solicitor

    Joanne qualified as a Solicitor in 2009 after completing her degree in accounting and law at the University of Manchester and Legal Practice Course at the University of Central Lancashire. She has over 10 years experience in the private client department and over 5 years experience in Conveyancing, however now specialises in Wills and Probate matters.

    Email: jgrisdale@pooletownsend.co.uk

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Trust our team of local experts to provide the best advice on a wide range of legal and financial issues whenever you’re facing a life change and need the best support.

0800 389 2939

Our team are available Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm

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