Employment Testimonials

Praise for Gary Lee
“Very professional and prompt service was available.”
Sandra Hopkins

Gary Lee Hits the Spot
“He was great – he was my iron fist. The man not to be messed with. He was just what was needed and we had a great result.”
Samantha Mussard

Praise for Gary Lee
“Quick, efficient, no BS, very impressed, would use DFA again.”
Phil Hall

 “Gary was excellent.  Took the brief well, explained the options and pushed the case with vigour and efficiency.”
Client (name withheld)

More praise for Gary Lee
“Gary was very helpful in a very stressful situation.  He gave very sound advice which allowed me to deal with the situation I found myself in effectively.  This achieved an end result that was the right result.”
Julie Evans

Praise for Gary Lee and DFA Law
“From initial contact with DFA Law I felt they were looking after me as a client.  From reception through to solicitor. Quick responses & personal, professional service. Thank you.”
Joanne Bayes

Gary Lee
“I was most impressed by the responsiveness and friendly yet professional approach from Gary.  I will certainly recommend you. Many thanks.”
Neil Malpas

Praise for Gary Lee
“Thank you very much for all your valuable advice at our recent meeting. I very much appreciated your professional knowledge with expert guidance…”
WHS [name available on request]

Gary Lee
“I am very pleased with the service I have received. The advice given was professional and concise.  All aspects were covered and the issue resolved quickly and without complication.  I would recommend the use of DFA law and, in particular, Gary Lee to everyone.”
Tim Broad

Gary Lee
“Great support, help and guidance through a difficult time.  Very professional prompt service. Excellent communication. A sense of understanding one’s individual needs and situation. Very reassuring.”
Claire Coughlan

Praise for the Employment Team
“I found Gary to be very helpful in dealing with my employment issues. He provided some excellent advice regarding my situation and was able to assist me with acting promptly to protect myself. Gary really worked with me on my case and had my best interests at the forefront and throughout. Jo was also very efficient in dealing with my case.”
Suzanne Parrott

Gary Lee
“I would thank Gary Lee for his help which I could not have managed without. It is very possible that this case is not finished or problems will arise in the future from it. In which case I would request Gary to handle any issues arising.”
Len Birchall

Gary Lee
“Please pass on my thanks to Gary, he did a sterling job.”
Liam Goodwill

Gary Lee and Jo Harrison
“I was very happy with the service that I received. I found both Gary Lee and Jo Harrison to be friendly and professional and they kept me fully updated as to the progress of my case.  The level of communication was excellent and I felt no hesitation in contacting them with any queries or concerns. The advice and assistance that I received from Gary was very reassuring and helped to lessen the stress factor considerably.  I would definitely use the services of DFA Law in the future and I would not hesitate to recommend them to others.”
Jo Hogarth

Gary Lee
“Issue dealt with confidentially and professionally.”
Michael Chappell

Praise for Gary Lee
“… I just wanted you to be aware of the excellent and dedicated service that Gary Lee has provided during my year long fight with my employers. There were many times during that period when Gary not only just provided very effective legal advice , but gave me the confidence and support to continue my David and Goliath battle with my Employer…
…The service that your Firm has provided during that time has been excellent and in particular I do not believe that I could have survived this process without the invaluable guidance, advice , support and experience that Gary Lee provided during this prolonged process and I would have no hesitation in recommending DFA and Gary to others as a result.”
Colin Barlow

“I would like to thank Gary Lee, he was and is a lovely person, I understood everything Gary said. He is patient, very approachable and he is an exceptional person. I have recommended Gary to all I know who require legal help.”
Karen Wilkins

“I will always be extremely grateful to you (Gary) for the kind attention you gave to my case. I never ceased to be impressed by your willingness to discuss, at short notice, any concerns I had during the time I needed your advice.
Your courtesy and kindness was outstanding; your ability to instil confidence in a very difficult situation was impressive and your professionalism was highly admirable. In other words, no praise is too high for the manner in which you conducted my case.”
Mary Gilbert

Praise for the Employment Team
“I spoke to Gary Lee and he was brilliant…came back immediately and set things out so clearly that she was gone within 48hrs. On one level sad, but on a fundamental level, when a job needs doing…it got done. Just thought you’d want to know that the DFA team ‘done good’.”
David Foster, Blue Cube Business

Gary Lee and the Employment Team
“I would just like to thank Gary Lee and his team for all their help, support and advice. With Gary’s knowledge, positive attitude and reassurance during a difficult time, the experience of being made redundant was made a lot easier. Thank you Gary.”
Jacqui Phillips

“Gary Lee was very thorough in finding out the details of my case. His manner and the way he spoke put me at ease during my stressful time. I cannot thank him enough for all his positive advice.”
Jacqueline Brace

“Without Gary’s knowledge of employment law I would probably have not achieved a satisfactory outcome. Thanks for your help.”
Mick Hetherington

“Gary was able to assist both myself and my husband with complicated compromise agreements. His assistance and direct dealing with our company gave us both peace of mind and confidence. Thank you Gary for ensuring the agreements were as they should have been, it was lovely to have a solicitor we know right from the off would ensure the “deal” was correct for us both.”
Names withheld

“I have found all the staff I have had dealings with to be helpful, friendly, courteous and professional at all times. Please pass my thanks onto Jo Harrison and the lady (whose name I cannot remember) who answered what became daily phone calls!!
Then there is Gary, what can I say? Driven, passionate, highly professional, patient and kind are just a few of the words that come to mind. Add to that then empathy he conveyed with my difficult situation! I cannot speak highly enough of him.
FANTASTIC service! Many thanks to all concerned.”
Julie Meakins

“The positive attitude and professionalism displayed by Gary and the DFA team gave me a lot of reassurance that my case was in the best hands! I would recommend DFA to anyone serious about a firm fully representing the client’s interest.”
Michael Akinya

Gary Lee
“I have been most impressed by the friendly, efficient and positive attitudes of reception and secretarial staff, but my highest praise is reserved for Gary Lee. He is sincere, efficient and totally professional. I would have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone who required his legal expertise.”
Mary Gilbert

“Thank you for the time and advice you gave us, we were very pleased with your firm’s timely response to our initial enquiry and the quality of our consultation. We will certainly be using DFA Law for any business or personal legal support in the future.”
Name withheld

“I was very happy with the service that Gary [Lee] provided, he was able to give me the information that I needed and at the same time he was not bias. I will recommend this company to anyone who needs a top-notch solicitor.”
Jessica James

“Throughout the employment tribunal process in my uncommon case, Gary’s knowledge and research were invaluable and I would have no hesitation in recommending him.”
Daniel Kettle

“Very positive and helpful service.”
Peter Varnsverry

“Gary [Lee] and his secretary were very efficient in my case & kept me informed by both email and letters. No time was I left wondering what was going on. Gary was very efficient at all times up to date on my case. Thank you for a job well done.”
Brian Ginn

“St Giles Charity Estates & Nicholas Rothwell House has received excellent professional advice in both employment matters and other legal issues.”
Loraine Lucas, St Giles Charity Estates

Gary Lee
“As ever service, commitment and personal attention from DFA was outstanding – I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them at any time – Gary Lee was attentive, efficient and immeasurably professional at all times.”
Dannie McDonald

“We operate in an increasingly litigious environment. This just seems to get worse and worse, for a whole variety of reasons.

I explored the route of employing a large employment services group on a retainer basis. On the face of it the benefits are huge-24/7 helpline, unlimited legal cover and at the end of it, an indemnity against any award one may incur at an Employment Tribunal. Although these companies are very expensive, it seemed like a cheaper option than constantly incurring ad hoc legal costs.

We decided not to pursue this route, however, for several reasons. As well as the inability to offer one point of contact, the terms one must follow to ensure eligibility for continued cover are very strict: in simple terms –unless you do exactly what they say, 100% of the time, then the liability cover becomes invalid. And a lot of the initial advice is utterly impractical. We would end up with half of our workforce on suspension (with full pay) at any one time….!

DFA offer sensible practical advice, both to avoid and deal with difficult HR situations.”

“Gary Lee acted on our behalf, very professional, professional service, would definitely recommend”
Nicola Payne

“You were very helpful and patient with me and also DFA Law / you were very quick in helping me out with this tricky situation.”
Brigitte Boyce

“Gary [Lee] was outstanding with his advice and knowledge. He realised what outcome was anticipated from an early stage, and delivered. Many thanks.”
Michael Jenner

“Very knowledgeable and friendly, Gary has the right attitude towards his client. Very likeable.”
Susan McLeod

“I was really pleased with the firm’s prompt response time.  A meeting was arranged quickly and I was very impressed with Gary’s efficient and friendly manner.  I will happily recommend DFA Law to my personal and business contacts.”
Paul Sage, Regional Development Director
Ignition NBS Ltd