
Plain-spoken lawyers for people and businesses. One lawyer on your matter, and a fixed quote before work begins.
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A written plan and a fixed quote follow your first meeting.
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Our provisos
Practice areas
Most people don’t arrive with a legal category, just something that’s changing. Choose the closest fit and we’ll take it from there.
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If it isn’t something we handle, we’ll say so on the first call and suggest who can help.
Our people
A note from the principal
I started Proviso in 2004 on one rule: the lawyer you meet first runs your matter to the end. Six lawyers later, it still holds.

Helen Ashworth
Principal · Since 2004
Client reviews
“We were quoted once for the whole estate, and that was the bill. No surprises, even when my brother contested the will.”
Promise keptA Fixed Quote
Insights
Short notes from our lawyers on the questions clients ask most. Each one starts with the answer and ends with its proviso.
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Provided your situation is a common one. When it isn’t, a first meeting ends with a written plan and a fixed quote.




















