Our Team
"The experience was really good. My Lawyer was really supportive and made me feel absolutely positive and confident."
"Daniel Heirene was the representative from your firm, Dan was amazing courteous, empathetic, and easy to talk to. He was very professional, knowledgeable, reliable."
"I have used DJ&V since 74 and hpjv since the merge and have always found them excellent. I would never change a good thing."
"Excellent service. Our case was handled by Daniel and Scott who were always available to answer questions, were very understanding and sympathetic and most importantly did a great job. We had the best result possible and are very grateful. Highly recommend based on my experience."
"We wanted to thank you for your very hard work & professionalism managing our very demanding and frustrating times during our legal processes in respect to our house sale/purchase!"
"The service that was given to me was first class and to the highest of standards. Ben Waters is an amazing Criminal Defence Solicitor and would highly recommend his services."
"The service was first class and to the highest possible standard all the team did a top job and I am satisfied that I got the best result possible."
Colin Smith
Colin joined hpjv solicitors in 1998, having spent several years gaining vast experience in Criminal matters as a legal advisor in the Magistrates Court. Colin is an Accredited Police Station Representative and therefore represents clients who are held in police custody, having been arrested for criminal offences. This includes out of hour call outs.
Colin is a valuable member of the Crown Court Team and is responsible for the preparation of criminal cases in the Crown Court. Colin assists both the senior criminal lawyers of the department and instructed barristers, both of whom represent our clients in more serious matters before the Crown Court. His caseload has included clients charged with the most serious allegations, including wounding, rape and murder.
When Colin is not at work he enjoys spending time reading, walking and working with the Boys’ Brigade and involvement in his local church.
