Partners

So that you can be sure of the best service and advice available from Primrose & Gordon, Dumfries' oldest firm of solicitors, here is a guide to who everyone is and what they do.


:: John Burn - Senior Partner

John graduated from Aberdeen University in Scotland with LLB in 1966 when he joined us as a Law Apprentice. He qualified as a solicitor in 1968 and became a partner in 1971. A former Chairman of the Solicitors Property Centre Scotland Group, past President of Scottish Law Agents Society, John is now an honorary Member of the Scottish Law Agents Council. John is also the Treasurer of the Dumfries Burns Club and for many years he was Secretary of the Dumfriesshire and Kirkcudbrightshire Ploughing Association. He specialises in conveyancing and executry work and also deals with all aspects of legal life.


:: Matthew Pumphrey - Partner

Matthew studied at Edinburgh University and gained LLB in 1968, qualified as a solicitor in 1970 and joined us in 1981 when he immediately became a partner. He has been in charge of the litigation department since then. He is a member of the local Bridge Club Committee. He is involved in amateur dramatics and has taken part in several local productions including one play which went to the Scottish One Act Festival Finals in Inverness. He is a Writer to the Signet. He belongs to several committees, including Couple Counseling and Pass Direct. He is the Clerk to one of the local District Salmon Fishery Boards. He is a part time Chairman of the Appeal Service sitting approximately twice a month in both Dumfries and Stranraer. He is a member of the National Appeal Panel for entry into Pharmaceutical lists.


:: John Lawson - Partner

John was educated at both Edinburgh and Aberdeen Universities and has BA English/Philosophy, LLB and Diploma of Legal Practice. He did his training at Edmonds and Ledingham in Aberdeen and came to us in 1985 and was assumed as a partner in 1988. He deals with chamber practice and court work. He has a good knowledge of Immigration and Employment Law. He is involved with the Guild of Players in Dumfries and has a diploma in French through the Open University.


:: Isobel Storey - Law Accountant

Isobel began her career as a Law Accountant when she became a cashier in 1988. She joined us in 1991 and in 1993, qualified with the Society of Law Accountants Certificate in Glasgow. Isabel is very involved in Executry and Taxation work.


:: Lorna Ronald - Trainee Solicitor

Lorna graduated from Strathclyde University with LLB in 2004. She thereafter completed her Diploma in Legal Practice at Glasgow Graduate schools of law before joining Primrose and Gordon in May 2005. Lorna is originally from the Mull of Kintyre. She is a member of Annan town Band in which she plays BB Cornet.