Wigan Business goes from strenth to strength
GoddardSmith Solicitors, the Wigan based law firm, is celebrating its first year in business.
It would be fair to say that for any business that opened their doors in the last 12 to 18 months, the ride would not have been an easy one.
For a new business to make it through that time unscathed would have been an achievement in itself, particularly when solicitors are professionals that have been particularly hit in the current crisis. But to go from strength to strength as they have is particularly remarkable.
Kathleen Goddard opened the doors of the firm in June 2008, starting with just one member of staff specialising in family law, while Kathleen specialises in Litigation. Looking back Kathleen admits that it was quite daunting. “I went from running a busy civil litigation department to being in an empty office and having to find business from somewhere”. Well, they did find some business, so much so that now there are 7 of them working at their Pemberton offices; and to mark that first anniversary they are opening shop on Ormskirk Road- quite literally – so that they now have a high street presence.
On a personal level Kathleen was named as a SPARK (Women’s Enterprise Ambassador Network) ambassador, recognition of her success and hard work.
Such success has come through hard work, long days, early mornings and a commitment to build a presence as a community firm. Kathleen and her business partner Mark Smith, have revived the Pemberton Trade Association, and are Trustees for the local charity Bright Future,
Kathleen also adds: “There are a lot of people I wish to thank for all the support they gave us in the last year. Without them we would have found it much more difficult to get to where we are today”.
True community spirit for a firm committed to support its own local community.
GoddardSmith Solicitors are a full service law firm based in Pemberton, Wigan. They offer a full range of legal services for commercial, corporate, public sector or consumer clients. They can be contacted on 0800 160 11 44, alternatively visit www.goddardsmith.co.uk