Linda is the Director of Ridings Law and is responsible for the overall running of the firm. Linda is the driving force behind Ridings Law and is continually moving the firm forward to ensure we meet our clients’ needs, whilst complying with regulatory requirements.
Linda supervises all work carried out by the firm and has an active involvement in all files. Linda is also our client relationship director and legal compliance officer. Linda manages the recruitment of staff, training and marketing.
Since qualifying as a solicitor, Linda has specialised in providing legal advice on most matters concerning the older and elderly client and their families. Her areas of expertise are tax planning, will drafting, trust and estate administration, the protection of assets and all matters concerning long term care of the elderly.
Linda lectures nationally to lawyers and other interested client groups. If you belong to a group or association and would like to invite Linda to speak to your group about any of the topics on our website, she would be delighted to accept your invitation.
Career
Qualified March 1978
1997 onwards Director/Sole Practitioner, Ridings Law
(formerly Linda Pratt Solicitor)
1995 – 1997 Partner, Raworths Solicitors, Harrogate
1993 – 1994 Senior Associate Solicitor, Hammonds
(formerly Hammond Suddards), Bradford
1991 – 1993 Associate Solicitor, Levi & Co., Leeds
Education
College of Law, Chester – Law Society Finals
University of Leeds – LLB (Hons) Law
Professional memberships
Law Society – Probate Section – elected member of the Executive Committee
Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners
Solicitors for the Elderly (founding member)