Our People
Meet our team of highly qualified solicitors that will act on your behalf.
David Thickins
David graduated from Aberystwyth University in 1982 and completed his training with Fonseca Law in 1986. He went on to spend time working as a solicitor in the Welsh Office and another local firm before returning to Fonseca Law in 1988. He became a partner in 1990 and is now one of the directors of Fonsecalaw Limited. David specialises in family law and residential conveyancing. He is also a qualified criminal Duty Solicitor.
Patrick Meadows
After graduating from Swansea University in 1993, Patrick trained with Fonseca Law qualifying as a solicitor in 1997. He became a partner in the firm in 2003 and is now one of the directors of Fonsecalaw Limited. Patrick has a broad based criminal and civil litigation practice and is a Higher Courts Advocate (All Proceedings). In particular Patrick advises on personal injury claims, contract and consumer claims, professional negligence claims and general commercial disputes. Patrick also deals with litigation arising from property and private client matters including Boundary Disputes and Inheritance Act claims.
Leighton-David McAdorey
Leighton joined the firm in June 2011 and is now a Director in the firm. He qualified in 2006 with Watkins & Gunn solicitors and specialises in Commercial and Residential Conveyancing, personal injury claims and Child Contact Matters. He has always worked in the South Wales area. He has higher rights of audience within the Criminal Courts.
Rebecca Donovan
Rebecca graduated from Swansea University in 2019 with a First Class Honours in Law, a Distinction in the Legal Practice Course and a Masters in Advanced Drafting. Rebecca joined the firm in February 2018 and started her training with Fonseca Law in 2019 qualifying as a Solicitor in October 2021. Rebecca practises in multiple areas of law but in particular advises on family law, private child contact matters, private client matters to include, wills, probate and estates, lasting power of attorneys , personal injury claims, landlord and tenant litigation and employment settlement agreements.