Lester was educated at King Edward School, Lytham St Annes and Liverpool Law School and qualified as a Solicitor in 1970. In 1973, he started his own practice and following successful growth and mergers, Lawson Samuels Capaldi became one of the largest practices on the Fylde coast. In November 2005, Lester joined Ascroft Whiteside as a Consultant and was followed by most of his personal clients from his former practice. In April 2010, Lester became a Director of Ascroft Whiteside with Fiona Reid.

Lester is a keen golfer and enjoys skiing and pottering around his allotment. Lester is married with two children. Lester enjoys the peace of Tuscany.

lsamuels@ascroftwhiteside.co.uk