Release date: 1st February 2002

Leading law firm Close Thornton Solicitors in Darlington has recently appointed David Hogg as a Partner.

David, who left Queen Elizabeth Grammar School aged 17, joined Close Thornton in 1967. Within 4 years of starting work in the Accounts Department he began training as a Legal Executive in the Conveyancing Department.

In 1975 David qualified as a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives and in 1995 qualified as a solicitor. During this time he has progressed into Company Law and Commercial Property and now heads the department with Senior Partner Chris Wiper. In 1993 he became a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners.

"This is an exciting time and I welcome the opportunity to share the responsibility for developing the future of Close Thornton",

"I feel honoured to become a Partner within such a prestigious and well respected law firm."

David joins Shaun Burke, Kay Wimhurst and Chris Wiper as Partners of Close Thornton Solicitors.

For further information about this news release please contact Close Thornton Solicitors Marketing and Media Department. Tel: 01325 466461 or e-mail.

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