Robert Evans

Robert qualified in 1974 having served articles with Nicholson, Martin & Wilkinson in Stanley County Durham. At the conclusion of articles he joined Polytechnic of Newcastle, now Northumbria University. Whilst lecturing, the opportunity arose to practice initially part time. He still continues his links with Northumbria and has an increasing client base from former colleagues and contacts in the area.

Evans & Co was established in 1994 upon the de-amalgamation of the practice of Evans Robson. That firm itself a merger of two practices: Cockburn & Evans established in 1978 and T. Robson established in approximately 1984.

Robert manages the Ferryhill office and provides cover at Spennymoor office during holidays and illness.

He specialises in wills & probate, tax planning & advice, advice for the elderly and conveyancing matters.

Robert is a member of STEP. STEP operates to bring together all practitioners in probate and trusts, including accountants and solicitors. The group provide monthly lectures in specialist areas.

He has also become a member of the board of the Social Resource Centre, now Supportive, a registered Charity providing care facilities with lead work being received in relation to employment and litigation.

Robert is also a regular contributor to Butterworths Elderly client/probate bulletin and this is published 3 times a year.