Where Understanding Matters

We are a small two office firm in West Somerset offering a very personal and friendly service while providing top legal advice. We do not have the high overheads that come with expensive offices and the costs savings are passed on to you in the form of an extremely reasonable and value for money fee structure

Hollam Solicitors supports Will Aid

We offer an affordable and alternative approach

to the usual High Street firms.


Hollam Solicitors are able to give quality time to advising, helping and communicating with you as clients. You can expect to receive expert and high quality legal advice, the same as in any of the high street law firms. The benefit to you is that you do not have to pay towards the high overheads that come with utilising expensive offices. The costs savings are passed on to you in the form of an extremely reasonable and value for money fee structure. Please check our fees here.


You will find that we provide modern, and very affordable legal services. You can ask us to help you with as much or as little of your matter as you wish. You will only pay for what we do. Do you want help with drafting a divorce petition or with resolving the financial side of your separation/divorce? Do you just want some sound, understanding and focused advice on your legal position? Do  you want us to deal with the whole case on your behalf? We offer a complete service if you require it. We can deal with any or all of the above to meet your individual circumstances.


You can be assured the cost of our services will be agreed with you in advance. You have our assurance that we will be committed to resolving your problems by negotiation, conciliation and cost-effectively wherever possible. You will receive an individual, bespoke service aimed at getting the best possible outcome.


In addition to matrimonial work, we can assist you with Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney as well as probate work.

Please click here to see the services we provide.


We pride ourselves on our efficient procedures and solutions, but we continually strive for improvement in order to deliver results more effectively. Everything we do centres on providing services of the highest level of quality. Satisfying customers is our top priority. That’s why we believe in offering fair and transparent prices with no hidden fees or extra charges.

For additional information and further details of our services, please ‘click’ on the additional pages of this website. 


Deborah Schmieder, Solicitor, is the sole principal of Hollam Solicitors.

She qualified in London and was admitted on the Roll of Solicitors in May 2004.

She therefore has in excess of 20 years legal experience having worked in

London firms as well as local firms in Somerset and Devon.

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