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Laura Murphy

Position: Paralegal Dispute Resolution
Offices: Viaduct House, Carlisle
 
Areas: Personal Dispute Resolution, Business Law, Business Dispute Resolution
 
 

Laura is a Paralegal working in our Dispute Resolution team at our Viaduct House office.

Laura joined the team in 2006 as a legal secretary, with 12 years’ experience in dispute resolution.  She became a paralegal in 2020.

About Laura

Outside of work, Laura enjoys spending time with her family, especially walking in the Lake District with her two children.

Testimonials

"Efficient and helpful service throughout. Very good telephone communication."

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Solicitor promoted after return to firm where she trained

December 2nd 2024

A solicitor has been promoted less than 12 months after returning to the law firm where she trained. Hexham-based Nicholson Portnell Solicitors has appointed Laura Murphy to the role of Senior Associate Solicitor. Laura initially joined Nicholson Portnell in 2008 as a trainee and worked there for eight years, qualifying…

No-fault eviction ban and more renter rights revived by government

October 31st 2024

The government has revived plans to ban no-fault evictions and provide renters with greater protection and security. Laura Murphy, Paralegal in our Dispute Resolution team provides an update. The Renters’ Rights Bill will ban Section 21 evictions for new and existing tenancies, extend Awaab’s Law into the private rented sector…

England’s dementia diagnosis are among the highest in the world

August 27th 2024

England has one of the highest dementia diagnosis rates in the world, according to figures released by the NHS. Laura Murphy, Associate Solicitor in our Wills, Probate & Inheritance team reports. The number of people being diagnosed with dementia reached a record 487,432 in June. The diagnosis rate of 65%…

Tenants to get new rights to help them hold landlords to account

June 25th 2024

Social housing tenants are to get new rights to help them hold their landlords to account and drive up the quality and safety of their homes. Laura Murphy, Paralegal in our Dispute Resolution team provides an update. The government has begun a consultation on new rules that will allow social…

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