Nigel Ford
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Born in Kirkcaldy, Nigel graduated from Aberdeen University in 1981 and then completed a Post Graduate Legal Practice Diploma there before commencing full legal practice in 1982. His Traineeship was with the former firm of Clark Oliver (now Thorntons) in Arbroath. After working for many years in private practice and gaining experience at assistant and partner level in both court and non court related matters with other firms, Nigel founded this firm in 1991. He is now a highly experienced legal practioner with a particularly vast expertise and is an expert in property law and conveyancing. He also has many years of experience in dealing with matters relating to wills, executries and family law and provides clients with sympathetic and professional advice in all of these areas. Nigel's interests include both watching and playing football, rugby (only watching nowadays) and many other sports. He is a lifelong follower and supporter of Raith Rovers and former Director of the Club as well as a keen supporter of Kirkcaldy Rugby and a supporter and season ticket holder of Edinburgh Rugby. Nigel has been married to Fiona since 1985. They have 3 children the youngest of whom, Julie, still attends the local secondary school in Kirkcaldy. His eldest two are Scott and Lauren, aged 21 and 20, both of whom are now law students at The University of Dundee. |
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Fiona Ford
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Fiona is orginally from Lanarkshire & graduated in Law from Aberdeen University in 1981 aged 20, going on to do a post graduate at Dundee University & commencing legal practice in 1982. Since then she has gained a wealth of experience in both private practice & local government, before helping found this firm in November 1991. Fiona has accumulated enormous experience in property law, conveyancing & Estate agency and is available to guide & advise you in all of these specialised areas. Fiona has an excellent knowledge of the local property market and heads the firm's Estate Agency department which combines our dedicated personalised service with the latest innovative IT and this fully interactive website. Fiona has approximately 25 years experience of selling property and having lived in and raised her family in Kirkcaldy for over 2 decades she offers professionalism and a depth of experience that is unrivaled. Fiona met Nigel in 1978 and married him in 1985. Her interests include holistic nutrition, following Edinburgh Rugby, walking her dogs and relaxing during well earned vacations with her husband and 3 grown up children. Fiona is Past President of Fife Women in Business, a former Director of Fife Chamber of Commerce and Industry and is currently on the Board of Edinburgh Rugby Supporters' Trust. |
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Audrey Wilson
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Audrey has worked in legal practice since 1987 and has been with Fords since day one in November 1991. She is a dedicated and loyal member of staff and is highly experienced in all conveyancing and property related matters. Audrey qualified as a Conveyancing Paralegal in February 2002 from Strathclyde University. Audrey works primarily as assistant to Nigel and is available to advise clients on all legal matters relating to conveyancing and property law. She is a Fellow of the Society of Specialist Paralegals. Her interests include gardening, reading, Pilates and running although not all at the same time! |
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Lynne Mackie
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Senior Legal Secretary |
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Lynne comes from Levenmouth and has worked in legal practice since 1993. She gained experience in all aspects of administration, conveyancing and estate agency and joined Fords in 1997. She is a loyal and dedicated member of staff and has now accumulated a vast wealth of legal knowledge, with special emphasis in the area of property, conveyancing and estate agency. She works alongside Fiona. Lynne enjoys cycling, walking, gardening and socialising. |
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Amie Ross
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Legal Typist |
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Amie is a former pupil of Kirkcaldy High School and left there in 1999 to work as a legal office junior. Thereafter, she gained practical experience as a legal receptionist / property assistant. Amie joined Fords in April 2002 and works primarily as conveyancing typist to Nigel. Amie lists her hobbies as meeting her friends and going out at the weekend. |
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Ann Bowie
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Legal Secretary |
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Originally from Glasgow, Ann moved through to the east and joined the team at Fords in April 2006. Ann worked in the insurance industry when she left school and then moved into the legal profession in 1990 where she accumulated a vast experience in both criminal and civil court matters as well as all aspects of property law including conveyancing, wills and executries. Ann enjoys socialising and she is an accomplished Scottish trampoline coach. She also enjoys watching rugby and football. Ann recently had a beautiful baby girl, Keira, and is currently on maternity leave. We hope that she will rejoin us early in 2008. |
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Sarah Thomson
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Property Sales Associate |
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Sarah is a former pupil of Viewforth High School and joined us in June 2006 after gaining much previous experience in legal practice and property sales. She is accomplished in all matters relating to property sales, administration and reception duties and also has experience in retail sales management. Since Sarah joined our team she has continued to gain much experience in local property sales and will be glad to offer you informative, professional and polite assistance when you contact us. Sarah enjoys going out at the weekends, visiting the cinema and meeting new people. Sarah is currently studying for her NVQ in Estate Agency. |
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Isabel Wheater
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Cashier & Executry Paralegal |
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Isabel joined Fords in September 2007, bringing with her a wealth of expertise and knowledge accumulated during over 11 years of previous cashroom experience. She qualified as a Paralegal in Wills, Trusts & Executries at Strathclyde University in 1999 and in 2001 she gained her Law Accountants Diploma at Dundee University. She is also a member of the Society of Specialist Paralegals and SOLAS. Originally from Glasgow, Isabel is married with two children and her interests include horse riding, swimming, classic car rallying (navigation) and collecting pigs (not real ones!). |
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Sandra Paton
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Administration Assistant |
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Sandra is from Kinghorn in Fife and joined Fords in June 2007 as our Administration Assistant. She previously worked in Financial Services and we are delighted that she has brought that experience with her to Fords. Sandra's interests include her family, friends, reading and walking. Sandra is also currently studying for a Social Sciences Degree at The Open University. |
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Judith Wyse
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Legal Secretary |
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Judith is from Fife and joined Fords in July 2007, bringing with her the experience from having worked in the profession since 1993. Judith works as a legal secretary and provides us with a comprehensive secretarial and administrative service. Judith's interests include her family, friends and musical theatre. |
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