A PERSHORE lawyer has achieved specialist accreditation status with the Solicitors' Family Law Association.

David Sterrett, a solicitor with Gordon Bancks & Co, in Pershore, has 12 years experience as a family lawyer.

"Gaining this qualification has been a tough test of my knowledge and experience of all aspects of dealing with a marriage breakdown and resolving issues relating to children," said Mr Sterrett.

The Solicitors' Family Law Association was established in 1982 and is dedicated to a non-confrontational and cost-effective approach to dealing with family breakdown and prides itself on the skill and expertise of its members.