Tim began his professional career with Pengillys in 1975, having realised that a career as a professional footballer no longer beckoned. He qualified as a solicitor in 1984.

An enthusiastic and meticulous litigator he was appointed as a Deputy District Judge in 2000. A member of various professional bodies including Resolution (formerly the Solicitors Family Law Association).  A committed accredited Resolution Collaborative specialist recently assisting in the creation of the North & West Dorset Group.  A member of the Law Society's Family Law Accreditation Scheme.  Although Tim concentrates on family work, particularly finances, through his expertise as a DDJ he is currently also accepting the role of supervising the firm's Litigation Department.

Tim is a past President of the Dorset Law Society and a former longstanding Committee member.

Tim remains a keen sportsman, still regularly attempting to play football.  He recently achieved a FA Level II Coaching qualification.  He is a member of Dorchester Town Tennis Club.  A qualified Day Skipper (although his wife's preference for sailing is in the warmer climes of the Mediterranean).  A keen walker, having recently completed the West Highland Way, the Liberty Trail and the Jubilee Trail.  Tim is optimistically looking for better things in the 2010/2011 season from his beloved West Ham.

Work areas:
Family law, including divorce, separation, and the financial consequences.  Disputes involving cohabiting couples - Trusts of Land and Civil Partnership Dispute. Personal Injury and general civil claims

Consultation:

Tim is currently one of our principals in residence at Challacombe House but is also available to meet at our Weymouth office.

Secretaries: Sarah-Jane Knowles and Jackie Chew

E-mail: tg@pengillys.co.uk