Our team

Why should you meet with me?

I will:

• Listen to you
• Work with you to achieve what you want in the way you want
• Care about you and your future
• Be approachable, easy to talk to and I will give you easily understandable information without jargon
• Do what I promise to do – you can place your trust in me
• Do my utmost to get the best outcome for you

Why family law?

Over 30 years ago I took a job as an assistant to an excellent family lawyer.  I didn’t originally plan to be a family lawyer but I discovered my vocation.  I still find it as a rewarding as ever helping people through one of the worst periods in their life and helping them to start afresh with a secure future.

The way separation is handled causes a lasting impact and the approach of the lawyer and the support received makes a huge difference.  After seeing how devastating the impact of the wrong approach can be by other lawyers, I became a member of Resolution which is a national association of family law professionals committed to dealing with family issues in a constructive way.   I was involved in the association at national level for 10 years working to improve standards in family law.

What do my clients say about me?

“Please do not under estimate the diligence and perseverance … accomplished in ensuring my divorce was settled to my satisfaction. Forever grateful.”

“I am grateful for the kindness and understanding shown throughout.”

“Simply excellent”

“A totally professional team and I can’t speak highly enough for Carol Jessop.  I deal with solicitors all of the time for my job and I am more than happy to let Harrogate Family Law handle my personal arrangements.”

What do others say about Harrogate Family Law?

• “Extremely client-focused – I really felt like they had my best interests at heart. Their attention to detail and their ability to remember every bit of the case was astonishing.” (client comment in Chambers 2019 edition)
• “They were very efficient and well on top of the job.” (client comment in Chambers 2019 edition)
• “Their documents are detailed and thorough and their preparation for court is excellent, with sensible advice given to clients.” (barrister comment in Chambers 2019 edition)
• “Harrogate Family Law is a dynamic family law practice with a good reputation in Yorkshire and beyond. The small and dedicated team genuinely cares about its clients and the issues affecting them. It pays huge attention to detail, offers high-quality advice and an enormous amount of support”. (Legal 500 2020 edition)
• “The best in Harrogate for financial proceedings arising from divorce”. (Legal 500 2017 edition)
• “Clients single out the firm’s diligence in ‘leaving no stone unturned; its very quick response times, detailed knowledge and thorough approach amounts to a first-rate level of service’”. (Legal 500 2017 edition)

Contact Carol

Why should you meet with me?

I am:

• Passionate about understanding what’s important to you
• Thorough and good with detail
• Supportive and will work with you to make the process as easy as possible
• Used to dealing firmly with difficult individuals
• Committed to getting back to you quickly and keeping you updated
• Human! You can talk to me about anything that’s worrying you.

Why family law?

I have a real passion for helping people and I have always found that in my personal life people naturally turn to me for advice. I understand that, for many people, like going to the dentist the thought of going to see a solicitor can be nerve-wracking. It can be hard to talk about how you are feeling at an emotional time such as divorce, so I make sure people feel at ease and to help them take control of their future.

I enjoy working in an area of law where I can empower people by providing straightforward and concise advice that they can understand.

Everyone’s personal and financial situations are different, and I love the challenge of finding solutions that meet their individual goals.

What do my clients say about me?

“Emma has been tremendous and incredibly supportive throughout.”

“…impeccable client care and attention to detail. It is safe to assume that when I meet one of Emma’s clients they have already been given sound and realistic advice, in a sensitive manner if required. She is a joy to work with and very friendly too!”

“…very calm and professional manner which in turn resulted in a very positive outcome. [She] is an outstanding solicitor and is a credit to Harrogate Family Law. [She] supported me right throughout the process without waiver.”

“She helped explain the divorce process, what to expect and helped me to fairly deal with matters… [She was] always there to help.”

What do others say about Harrogate Family Law?

• “Extremely client-focused – I really felt like they had my best interests at heart. Their attention to detail and their ability to remember every bit of the case was astonishing.” (client comment in Chambers 2019 edition)
• “They were very efficient and well on top of the job.” (client comment in Chambers 2019 edition)
• “Their documents are detailed and thorough and their preparation for court is excellent, with sensible advice given to clients.” (barrister comment in Chambers 2019 edition)
• “Harrogate Family Law is a dynamic family law practice with a good reputation in Yorkshire and beyond. The small and dedicated team genuinely cares about its clients and the issues affecting them. It pays huge attention to detail, offers high-quality advice and an enormous amount of support”. (Legal 500 2020 edition)
• “The best in Harrogate for financial proceedings arising from divorce”. (Legal 500 2017 edition)
• “Clients single out the firm’s diligence in ‘leaving no stone unturned; its very quick response times, detailed knowledge and thorough approach amounts to a first-rate level of service’”. (Legal 500 2017 edition)

Contact Emma

Why should you meet with me?

I am:

• A great listener
• Positive
• Robust so I get you a fair outcome
• Good at understanding your priorities
• Clear so that things are as easy as possible
• Keen to keep you in control

Why family law?

My parents divorced when I was a teenager. I understand, first-hand, what you are worrying about. I have also seen how, with the right help, it will get better and that there is a future to look forward to.

I love being able to solve people’s problems. People want to be treated fairly, to have certainty and to move forwards. For me, that’s what family law is all about. It is an honour to get people through the difficulties so that they have peace of mind about the future.

What do others say about me?

I was awarded the Cohen and Career Guarantee Scholarship at BPP Law School. I was also recognised with a “Safe Pair of Hands” Award for my ability to help people.

I have also been described by a recent client as: “highly professional, precise and thorough.”

What do others say about Harrogate Family Law?

• “Extremely client-focused – I really felt like they had my best interests at heart. Their attention to detail and their ability to remember every bit of the case was astonishing.” (client comment in Chambers 2019 edition)
• “They were very efficient and well on top of the job.” (client comment in Chambers 2019 edition)
• “Their documents are detailed and thorough and their preparation for court is excellent, with sensible advice given to clients.” (barrister comment in Chambers 2019 edition)
• “Harrogate Family Law is a dynamic family law practice with a good reputation in Yorkshire and beyond. The small and dedicated team genuinely cares about its clients and the issues affecting them. It pays huge attention to detail, offers high-quality advice and an enormous amount of support”. (Legal 500 2020 edition)
• “The best in Harrogate for financial proceedings arising from divorce”. (Legal 500 2017 edition)
• “Clients single out the firm’s diligence in ‘leaving no stone unturned; its very quick response times, detailed knowledge and thorough approach amounts to a first-rate level of service’”. (Legal 500 2017 edition)

Contact Laura