A Dorset law firm is celebrating 25 years of service by two of its partners.

Residential Conveyancing Partner Ruth Elkins originally joined Coles Miller Solicitors as a paralegal in 1997.

She qualified as a solicitor in 2002, was appointed a Partner in 2007, and helped Coles Miller to become the 100^th firm in the country to be accepted on the Conveyancing Quality Scheme.

Ruth, who is based at the firm’s Wimborne office, said: “I have thoroughly enjoyed working with the fantastic team at Coles Miller Solicitors for a quarter of a century, even if that makes me feel really old!

“Conveyancing has seen a lot of changes in that time but it has always been fast and furious and it is an absolute privilege to be able to help people move.

“I am very grateful for the wonderful colleagues working alongside me across all our Dorset offices.

“It really does take a whole team to be able to offer the excellent service standards we always strive for.”

Chris Whittle joined Coles Miller as a paralegal in 1997, qualified as a solicitor in 2001 and was made a Partner in 2008.

He specialises in all aspects of medical negligence and personal injury litigation, notably dental malpractice cases.

Chris, who works at Coles Miller’s Fleetsbridge office, said: “It’s been a great privilege to have been able to help so many clients to obtain justice and compensation.

“Many of the injuries that our clients have suffered have been very serious.

“Even supposedly minor injuries can still have a significant impact on a victim’s quality of life.

“I’m proud to work with such an expert team of personal injury and medical negligence professionals.

“Together, we work hard to help our injured clients to gain the compensation they need to fund their treatment, care and rehabilitation.”

Roger Leedham, Senior Partner, pictured left, said: “Congratulations Ruth and Chris.

“What an achievement and thank you for all you have done for Coles Miller and our clients over the last 25 years.”

Ruth and Chris’ 25th anniversary comes just months after Coles Miller celebrated Conveyancing Executive Pam Coniam’s 25 years with the firm.