A LEGAL eagle is celebrating after notching up 25 years service at a solicitors firm in Ellesmere Port.

Jonathan Malits, who is a partner in De Cordova Alis & Filce on Whitby Road, began his career with the firm in 1981 at the old offices near Flatt Lane before moving to their current home in the town centre.

During his time Mr Malits has assisted many clients in all types of legal matters and is currently specialising in civil and criminal cases.

Although he admits many aspects of his profession have changed considerably over the years, he is proud that De Cordova Alis & Filce continue to offer an important service to people in the Port.

Mr Malits said: 'The legal world has changed over the last quarter of a century with big firms in the cities getting larger and more commercially orientated.

'However, individuals and families still require locally based advice on legal problems that arise in the course of their day-to-day lives and which are of very great importance to them.

'I am proud that my firm is able to help local people in this way and resolve their problems for them.'