Our Promise to the Community
At Hopkins Solicitors, supporting our local communities is an important part of who we are.
With roots in Nottinghamshire dating back to 1913, we understand the value of building strong local relationships. Alongside providing legal services, we support charitable causes, create opportunities for people starting their careers and look for ways to make a positive difference.
Our community commitment focuses on five areas: education, charities and community support, local businesses, the environment and our people.
Supporting Local Charities and Communities
We are proud to support charitable causes and community organisations across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
Our teams take part in fundraising and awareness activities throughout the year, often choosing causes that are particularly important to their colleagues and local communities.
We also recognise the valuable work of specialist organisations supporting people affected by domestic abuse, homelessness, family difficulties and other challenging circumstances.
Making legal advice more accessible
We understand that the cost of legal advice can be a concern, particularly when someone is facing a difficult or unexpected situation.
That is why we offer free initial legal advice for:
- Personal injury claims
- Medical negligence claims
- Certain family law matters, including domestic abuse and matters involving social services or care proceedings.
Free initial advice is not available across all our family services. For example, we do not provide free advice on private divorce, separation or financial matters, although initial signposting may be available.
For eligible personal injury and medical negligence cases that we agree to take on, our team offer representation on a No Win, No Fee basis under a Conditional Fee Agreement. We explain the agreement, applicable conditions and any potential costs before you decide whether to proceed.
Legal Aid may be available for certain types of cases, depending on eligibility and individual circumstances.
Find out more about our Free Legal Advice Clinics or read our No Win No Fee explanation.
Supporting Local Businesses
Local businesses play an important role in creating jobs, supporting families and strengthening the communities we serve.
Hopkins Solicitors has been involved in local business networks, including Mansfield 2020 and the East Midlands Chamber. These connections give us opportunities to share knowledge, build relationships and contribute to conversations about the local economy.
We also actively look for opportunities to work with local suppliers and service providers.
We believe that strong relationships between local businesses can benefit the wider community.
Taking Practical Steps to Reduce Our Environmental Impact
We recognise the importance of using resources responsibly and looking for ways to reduce unnecessary waste in our offices.
Our approach includes:
- Encouraging staff to switch off unused equipment.
- Reducing unnecessary printing and using electronic documents where appropriate.
- Recycling materials where facilities are available.
- Considering how technology can help us work more efficiently.
These are practical steps that support our ongoing efforts to manage resources responsibly while maintaining the confidentiality and security our clients expect.
Supporting and Developing Our People
Our colleagues are central to the service we provide and the contribution we make to our local communities.
We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment where people are treated with respect, encouraged to develop their skills and given opportunities to progress.
Our approach includes professional development, support from colleagues and flexible working arrangements where the role allows.
We also recognise the value of a team made up of people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
You can learn more about our workforce by viewing our Hopkins Solicitors Staff Diversity Data 2025.