Lawyers
Anita Garrod founded Garrods Law Ltd in Chelmsford some twenty-two years ago and is the managing director. She has a wealth of experience in all family law matters and specialises in matters relating to children. Anita is a long standing member of the Law Society Children Panel Accreditation Scheme, a Solicitor Advocate with the right to appear in all civil courts, including the appeal courts.
She leads the Garrods Law team in the areas of Family, Children, Wills and Probate.
Anita appears in courts in London, Essex, Suffolk, and Hertfordshire and represents children, parents, grandparents, other family members, other carers, and prospective adopters. Her forensic, sympathetic, yet determined approach have brought respect and has set the ethos of the firm to provide the best possible representation for clients.
Anita deals with many lengthy final hearings, covering complex and critical issues for families and all kinds of allegations, including all forms of alleged abuse, parental alienation and cultural issues.
Anita also oversees the private client department, ensuring that clients' wishes are followed in all matters.
Outside work, Anita enjoys the theatre, all kinds of music, traveling, food and good wine, reading, bird-watching and spending time in the country and by the sea with family.
Support Staff
Julia Hornsby, has worked with Garrods Law Ltd for over twelve of the twenty five years' she has been working in the legal field, which included time in a busy London practice. Julia has considerable experience as a legal assistant to Anita Garrod and also assists with the smooth running of the practice. Outside the office she enjoys outdoor persuits with her family and children.
Donna Harrison has over twenty five years’ of service in the legal field, with particular experience in family law, especially children matters and domestic abuse. Donna previously managed an office for a sole practitioner and is an extremely capable legal assistant in all matters. Donna has been with Garrods Law Ltd for over eight years. Her interests outside the office are her family, reading and horses.
Amanda Bowen has over twelve years' exprience in the legal sector and has been with Garrods Law Ltd, assisting the lawyers, for five years'. Her interests include various crafts and art work, both creating and teaching.