Well known and respected local Solicitor Roger Senior has retired after 40 years in Practice.

After leaving Poole Grammar School Roger was articled to Howard Cole in 1964. Roger qualified as a Solicitor in 1969 working alongside Howard and Arthur Cole the founders of the firm HFJ & AW Cole.

In 1972 Roger became a partner in the Firm and since 1984 Roger has been Senior Partner.

Roger, a keen sailor, has steered the firm through mergers with J.W Miller and Sons to form the combined firm of Coles Miller and further mergers with Oxleys of Wimborne, Mills Bushnell in Bournemouth and most recently with DT Wilkinson Solicitors in Bournemouth.

In 1984 the firm had one office in Parkstone Road Poole but since that time has enjoyed considerable success and expanded so that now the Firm is one of the largest in the area with 5 Offices and over 120 staff and partners providing not only the full range of private client services but also has thriving Commercial and Personal Injury departments.

An experienced Advocate, Roger started his professional practice in Criminal Law and civil litigation but in later years concentrated on Commercial and Civil Litigation as well as his day to day management of the business.

In his spare time, Roger enjoys a good round of golf and is often seen about on the golf course.

David Parfitt, who replaces Roger as Senior Partner commented “Without Roger Coles Miller would not be in the strong position it is in today. The Partners and staff of Coles Miller wish to thank Roger for his efforts over the years and making this firm his life’s work.”