Suzanne Oldnall (BEM)
Suzanne is a Partner and Head of the Domestic Abuse Team at QualitySolicitors Parkinson Wright.
She has over 35 years experience in Family Law, in particular, Suzanne specialises in domestic abuse cases, emergency injunctions / non molestation orders and occupation orders. She also deals with private children act matters, separation and divorce proceedings.
Suzanne is well respected by the Police and professional support services for her caring and sensitive approach. If you are suffering from domestic violence and need urgent assistance, contact QualitySolicitors Parkinson Wright who can help, advise and protect you. You will not need to make an appointment.
Suzanne was awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in King Charles III Birthday Honours List 2023 for her services to the victims of domestic abuse.
She has also won an additional 4 awards for her services to victims of domestic abuse.
- The Wonderful Worcestershire Women Award was launched in 2016 to recognise inspirational women living and working in Worcestershire. There were eight categories, Woman Owned Business of the Year, Director/Partner of the Year, One Woman Business of the Year, Employee of the Year, Young Employee of the Year, Significant Achievement of the Year Award, Volunteer of the Year Award and Winner of the Public Vote. Suzanne was nominated for the Employee of the Year Award. Once the nominations had been accepted, there was a public vote followed by a judging panel. Suzanne was awarded Employee of the Year for providing legal advice and support to victims of domestic abuse. The judging panel also awarded Suzanne the Overall Winner award.
- The Worcester BID, Business in the community awards 2018 was to recognise businesses in Worcestershire that had contributed to the community. Suzanne was recognised for being instrumental in setting up a Domestic Abuse Drop in Centre in 2013 within QualitySolicitors Parkinson Wright’s Worcester office and for her legal advice and support to victims not just during working hours but also for manning an out of hours telephone legal helpline service during times when domestic abuse cases rise due to World Cup Football matches and Holiday periods.
- The Worcestershire Law Society Awards recognise legal firms and individuals in the Worcestershire area. QualitySolicitors Parkinson Wright nominated Suzanne for the Paralegal of the Year award 2019. Patricia Beeching, President of the Worcestershire Law Society 2019, said, “Suzanne had gone above and beyond her duties both in and out of the office and worked in an area of law that is underfunded and misunderstood and where clients frequently need much more than legal advice and a court order. It is her compassion and commitment to victims of domestic abuse that has led her to campaign hard for West Mercia Women’s Aid.” Therefore, Suzanne was awarded the President’s Special Award.
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