Who We Are

Peter Caris (Senior Partner)

Peter has been in practice for over 40 years and brings great experience to the firm. He deals mainly in Commercial Conveyancing, Personal Injury, Company Law and Litigation. Peter is also a qualified Mediator, whose hobbies include walking, fishing and skiing. Peter can be contacted at peter@carissolicitors.co.uk

Barbara Caris (Partner)

Barbara is the Managing Partner. She specialises in Wills, Probate and Residential Conveyancing. Barbara works at our Prudhoe office. Outside of work she enjoys walking, reading and spending time with her family. Barbara can be contacted at:

barbara@carissolicitors.com

Helen Robson (Partner)

Helen qualified in 2001 after training with the firm and works from the Prudhoe office. Helen deals extensively in family and children's matters together with some personal injury work. She is a member of the Accredited Family Law Scheme and Resolution and a fully trained collaborative lawyer has also studied British Sign Language to level 2. Outside work she plays flute and Irish whistle! Helen can be contacted at helen@carissolicitors.com

Michelle Arkless (Receptionist and Office Administrator)

Michelle joined the firm in 1996 as office junior. She is the receptionist and office administrator in our Throckley office and can be contacted at michelle@carissolicitors.co.uk

Jill Sinton (Receptionist and Office Administrator)

Jill joined the firm in 1997, also as an office junior and is now our receptionist and office administrator at our Prudhoe Office. Jill can be contacted at jill@carissolicitors.com

Carly Martin (PA and Secretary to Peter Caris)

Carly and Peter have worked together since 1993. Carly can be contacted at carly@carissolicitors.co.uk (carly is currently on maternity leave)

Joanne Farrow (PA and Secretary to Peter Caris)

Joanne is the newest member of the Caris Solicitors team having joined in July 2007. Joanne can be contacted at joanne@carissolicitors.co.uk

Julie Stevens (Secretary to Helen Robson)

Julie joined us in 2006. Julie can be contacted at julie@carissolicitors.com

Jodi Newton (PA and Secretary to Helen Robson and Sarah Kerrigan)

Jodi joined the firm in 2001 following two weeks work experience whilst studying for her legal secretarial course. Jodi can be contacted at jodi@carissolicitors.co.uk

Joy Dodds (Secretary)

Joy joined us in 2000 and can be contacted at jjd@carissolicitors.com

Carol Blakeburn (Secretary)

Carol joined us in January 2004 and can be contacted at carol@carissolicitors.com

Joy Hunter (Independent Cashier)

Joy has worked with the firm since 2002 and can be contacted at joy@carissolicitors.com