Patricia Mellish (Pat) and Jill Marshall have joined the 64 year old commercial law firm Mincoffs as Solicitor and Marketing Executive respectively.

With nearly 30 years experience of non contentious legal services, Pat will join the Wills, Probates and Trusts department and will be responsible for the delivery of private client services to all clients of the firm.

Pat, from Bishop Auckland, has held positions within Tilly Bailey & Irvine ofHartlepoolas a Solicitor, as well as a Solicitor and then Partner with Hewitts of Bishop Auckland.

Commenting on her appointment, Pat said:“I am really pleased to be joining such a highly respected commercial law firm, and look forward to developing and expanding my role in the Wills, Probates and Trusts department.”

Jill, fromGateshead, has varied marketing experience, having worked across a range of business sectors both client and agency side. Jill’s expertise lies inmarketingplanning and business development, and she will work alongside the General Manager to implement themarketingstrategy for Mincoffs.

Jill said:“I am excited to be given the opportunity to join Mincoffs, and am thoroughly looking forward to help develop and build the reputation of the firm.”