About

Joseph A. Jones & Co. Solicitors

Our history and values

What we do and why and how we do it

It’s good to know the history and values behind the legal firm you choose to help you. Joseph A. Jones & Co was established on the sound principles of honesty, integrity and quality by Yorkshireman Joseph A. Jones in 1949. Joseph settled in Lancashire after marrying Chrissie Barrow, whose family lived in Morecambe, and together they had four daughters. The firm continues to remain true to those ideals which were continued by Joseph’s and Chrissie’s second born daughter Sue Hodgson who joined her dad’s firm in 1970 and maintained the family approach well into the 21st Century, retiring from her role as Senior Partner in 2017.
Today, Gary Rycroft, Jennifer Sammons and Olivia Egdell-Page lead a team who still embody the client centred and professional atmosphere of Joseph A Jones & Co which stretches back to its inception in a small office above a bank on the corner of Market Street & New Street in Lancaster. We now have a slightly grander office in a beautiful Georgian Townhouse on Fenton Street, but we have not lost sight who what we do and why and how we do it. We are here to serve our clients and deliver a top notch personal service.

Nowadays rather than juggling the many and varied aspects of the law as it is in the 21st Century we concentrate on just two specialisms, with two departments in the firm. The Private Client Department and the Property Department. The qualified lawyers in each department are supported by various legal and administrative professionals, each delivering specific skills to ensure that Joseph A. Jones & Co continues to build on its carefully built heritage.

Joseph A. Jones Partners, Olivia Egdell-Page, Gary Rycroft and Jennifer Sammons

Our values

What matters to us

Trust

They say that trust is earned. And over the last seventy years at Joseph A. Jones & Co we’ve certainly earned it. Dealing exclusively with Wills, Trusts, Probate, Inheritance Tax Planning, Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection and Property issues we’ve carefully built a reputation for legal expertise blended with care, consideration and friendliness.

People feel comfortable with our unique brand of legal guidance. They return to us because they feel they can talk to us without watching the clock. Because they feel they can listen to us without having to refer to a legal dictionary. And becasue they simply like the way we run our business.

Confidentiality

We are under a duty to act in your best interests and to keep your personal and business affairs absolutely confidential at all times.

However, there is one exception to this. If we become aware or have reason to suspect that a client or anyone concerned or associated with the client intends Money Laundering or is involved in other financial or tax irregularities then we must and indeed have legal duty to report the client and/or associates to the National Crime Agency. Further, we may not be allowed to tell the client that they are being reported.

Other than this important exception, please be assured that we will only reveal confidential information if we are legally required to do so.

Continuity

Since Joseph A. Jones opened his doors in 1949, we have been providing trusted legal advice to countless families who in turn have recommended us to their children and grandchildren, friends and neighbours. We are an established and solid presence in Lancaster. We are part of the local fabric and intend to remain so for many years to come.

Partners, Jennifer Sammons, Olivia Egdell-Page and Gary Rycroft standing next to a photograph of founder Joseph A. Jones.

Sue Hodgson, daughter of Joseph A. Jones retired from her role as Senior Partner in 2017.