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Darlington law firm appoints new partner - April 2008 » Malcolm joined the firm in 2002 and has a first class degree from the University of Northumbria. He specialises in commercial property law and, at thirty years old, is the youngest solicitor to join the partnership. Chris Wiper, Senior Partner, said: ' We are delighted that Malcolm has agreed to join our partnership team. He is the 13th partner to join the firm since its foundation by Walter Close and Frank Thornton in 1946.'

Close Thornton joins charitable group to support local communities - May 2007 » Close Thornton has joined the Tees Valley Professional Services Group, a charitable group which assists community based, not for profit organisations who are working for the social or economic regeneration of their local area.

Congratulations to Susan Maddison! - July 2006 » Susan Maddison has today celebrated 25 years of employment at Close Thornton Solicitors. She began her career on 27th July 1981 having completed a secretarial course at the TEC in Darlington. She had done a month's work experience at Eastbourne School in the town before joining the firm as a Junior Secretary.

Darlington law firm reaches 60th milestone - May 2006 » Close Thornton, the Darlington firm of solicitors, has celebrated 60 years in business at their offices in Duke Street.

Double celebration for Darlington solicitor - November 2005 » Kelly Henderson, an assistant solicitor at Close Thornton Solicitors in Darlington, recently enjoyed a double celebration - her qualification as a solicitor and her marriage to colleague, Adrian Noble.

Local solicitor takes the helm at the Newton Aycliffe Rotary Club - July 2005 » David Hogg, a Partner at Close Thornton Solicitors in Darlington, has been appointed President of the Rotary Club at Newton Aycliffe from 1st July 2005. The Club, which has over 40 members, was founded in 1977 and supports many charities, both locally and overseas. ‘My hope is to expand membership from the business community in Newton Aycliffe and the surrounding areas so that we can continue to develop our charitable activities’

Star performer takes on legal role - January 2005 » Katie-lee Clemmet has joined Close Thornton Solicitors as a Solicitor specialising in Family law. In her spare time, Katie-lee is an active member of the Darlington Operatic Society and performs dancing and singing roles in their shows each year.

Close Thornton celebrate 350 Years of Service - October 2004 » Darlington firm of solicitors and SPS Property Shop, Close Thornton, are celebrating a combined service of 350 years amongst their staff. The company, which has grown to employ 30 people, celebrated the milestone with a glass of bubbly yesterday.

Close Thornton Property Shop Celebrates Five Years - September 2004 » Close Thornton Property Shop is celebrating its fifth birthday. The firm based at Duke Street, in Darlington, set up its Property Shop in 1998 to provide a comprehensive property service for buyers and sellers. The local firm is part of the national chain, Solicitors Property Shop, and offers homebuyers and sellers all the services they need for their move under one roof.

The First in Legal Excellence » Close Thornton Solicitors are proud to have been awarded Lexcel, the Law Society's prestigious quality mark for legal excellence, and are celebrating at being the first law firm in Darlington to be presented with this prestigious award.

Commercial Department expansion » Close Thornton has boosted its Commercial Department with the appointment of Malcolm Woolfe.

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