The claim was settled quickly and I was kept informed at all times.
Mr DW Leslie
Personal injury team
Claire Howard: (Personal injury team leader) Partner
Email: claire.howard@bllaw.co.uk
Telephone: 023 8085 7313
Fax: 023 8036 3320
Claire has responsibility for the team which the 2011 Legal 500 survey ranks in the first tier of South East Law firms and describes as "very knowledgeable and well respected". Claire herself is described as "excellent". Claire has built a reputation for pursuing claims of the utmost severity, particularly head injuries but also spinal injury and amputations. She is client focused from the beginning and ensures her clients receive the rehabilitation they need via co-operation with Defendant insurer or by issuing proceedings early and securing Court ordered payments if necessary.Claire is a member of the Law Society PI Panel, has senior litigator status with the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL). She is a member of Headway – the brain injury association Personal Injury Solicitors List - as well as a committee member of the Headway Isle of Wight Group. Claire is also a panel member of the Spinal Injuries Association and Child Brain Injury Trust (CBiT).
Email: claire.howard@bllaw.co.uk
Telephone: 023 8085 7313
Fax: 023 8036 3320
Claire has responsibility for the team which the 2011 Legal 500 survey ranks in the first tier of South East Law firms and describes as "very knowledgeable and well respected". Claire herself is described as "excellent". Claire has built a reputation for pursuing claims of the utmost severity, particularly head injuries but also spinal injury and amputations. She is client focused from the beginning and ensures her clients receive the rehabilitation they need via co-operation with Defendant insurer or by issuing proceedings early and securing Court ordered payments if necessary.Claire is a member of the Law Society PI Panel, has senior litigator status with the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL). She is a member of Headway – the brain injury association Personal Injury Solicitors List - as well as a committee member of the Headway Isle of Wight Group. Claire is also a panel member of the Spinal Injuries Association and Child Brain Injury Trust (CBiT).
Grant Evatt: Senior solicitor
Email: grant.evatt@bllaw.co.uk
Telephone: 023 8085 7304
Fax: 0844 620 3401
Grant is a senior solicitor and Deputy to the PI team. He joined the team in 2009. He undertakes a wide range of PI cases but has particularly expertise and interest in advising both serving and retired members of the armed forces in relation to PI claims but also applications to the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme.
He is a member of the Law Society’s panel, has Senior Litigator with APIL and is the co-ordinator of APIL's Military SIG (special interest group). Grant continues to have articles published in legal journals and following on from 'The Military Covenant: A Creeping Barrage' - Published in APIL PI Focus November 2009 Volume 19 Issue 10, 'Beyond the Battlefield' – was published in the Solicitors Journal 3 August 2010.
Email: grant.evatt@bllaw.co.uk
Telephone: 023 8085 7304
Fax: 0844 620 3401
Grant is a senior solicitor and Deputy to the PI team. He joined the team in 2009. He undertakes a wide range of PI cases but has particularly expertise and interest in advising both serving and retired members of the armed forces in relation to PI claims but also applications to the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme.
He is a member of the Law Society’s panel, has Senior Litigator with APIL and is the co-ordinator of APIL's Military SIG (special interest group). Grant continues to have articles published in legal journals and following on from 'The Military Covenant: A Creeping Barrage' - Published in APIL PI Focus November 2009 Volume 19 Issue 10, 'Beyond the Battlefield' – was published in the Solicitors Journal 3 August 2010.
Julia Prior: Senior solicitor
Email: julia.prior@bllaw.co.uk
Telephone: 023 8085 7316
Fax: 0844 620 3401
Julia is a Senior Solicitor within the team. She has Senior Litigator status with APIL and is an accredited Law Society Panel solicitor. She undertakes a wide range of PI work but has a particular interest in bicycle and motorcycle claims and those involving animals. She is a member of Blake Lapthorn's rural team and is the team's equine specialist.
Email: julia.prior@bllaw.co.uk
Telephone: 023 8085 7316
Fax: 0844 620 3401
Julia is a Senior Solicitor within the team. She has Senior Litigator status with APIL and is an accredited Law Society Panel solicitor. She undertakes a wide range of PI work but has a particular interest in bicycle and motorcycle claims and those involving animals. She is a member of Blake Lapthorn's rural team and is the team's equine specialist.
Ruth Johnson: Solicitor
Email: ruth.johnson@bllaw.co.uk
Telephone: 023 8085 7309
Fax: 0844 620 3401
Ruth is a Solicitor in our PI team and joined Blake Lapthorn in 2005 having completed her training with the firm. Ruth conducts a wide range of PI cases but has developed an interest in industrial disease and in particular mesothelioma and asbestos related injury. Ruth is a member of APIL.
Email: ruth.johnson@bllaw.co.uk
Telephone: 023 8085 7309
Fax: 0844 620 3401
Ruth is a Solicitor in our PI team and joined Blake Lapthorn in 2005 having completed her training with the firm. Ruth conducts a wide range of PI cases but has developed an interest in industrial disease and in particular mesothelioma and asbestos related injury. Ruth is a member of APIL.
Karen Thompson (nee Hayden): Legal executive
Email: karen.thompson@bllaw.co.uk
Telephone: 023 8085 7344
Fax: 0844 620 3401
Karen is a fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives and joined the team a few years ago. She is our industrial disease expert who assists Claire with running our Noise Induced Hearing Loss team. Karen is organised and efficient and ensures that no stone is left unturned when she is investigating claims. Karen is a member of APIL.
Email: karen.thompson@bllaw.co.uk
Telephone: 023 8085 7344
Fax: 0844 620 3401
Karen is a fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives and joined the team a few years ago. She is our industrial disease expert who assists Claire with running our Noise Induced Hearing Loss team. Karen is organised and efficient and ensures that no stone is left unturned when she is investigating claims. Karen is a member of APIL.
Julie Donovan: Senior legal executive
Email: julie.donovan@bllaw.co.uk
Telephone: 023 8085 7322
Fax: 0844 620 3401
Julie holds the position of Senior Executive and is a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives, Julie has been with Blake Lapthorn since 1995 and specialises in pursuing claims for compensation for injuries arising out of road traffic accidents and is the firm's representative for MASS (Motor Accidents Solicitors Society).
Email: julie.donovan@bllaw.co.uk
Telephone: 023 8085 7322
Fax: 0844 620 3401
Julie holds the position of Senior Executive and is a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives, Julie has been with Blake Lapthorn since 1995 and specialises in pursuing claims for compensation for injuries arising out of road traffic accidents and is the firm's representative for MASS (Motor Accidents Solicitors Society).
Deborah Blackmore: Legal Executive
Email: deborah.blackmore@bllaw.co.uk
Telephone: 023 8085 7446
Fax: 0844 620 3401
Deborah joined our personal Injury team in December 2009. She is a Chartered Legal Executive and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives. She undertakes a wide range of PI work, to include employers' liability, occupiers' liability, public liability and noise induced hearing loss claims.
With a background in sales and marketing she has a wide range of experience and a hands-on approach.
Email: deborah.blackmore@bllaw.co.uk
Telephone: 023 8085 7446
Fax: 0844 620 3401
Deborah joined our personal Injury team in December 2009. She is a Chartered Legal Executive and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives. She undertakes a wide range of PI work, to include employers' liability, occupiers' liability, public liability and noise induced hearing loss claims.
With a background in sales and marketing she has a wide range of experience and a hands-on approach.
Kaye Mansbridge: Legal executive
Email: kaye.mansbridge@bllaw.co.uk
Telephone: 023 8085 7306
Fax: 0844 620 3401
Kaye is a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives. She is an experienced fast track RTA specialist but now works on a mixed case load.
Email: kaye.mansbridge@bllaw.co.uk
Telephone: 023 8085 7306
Fax: 0844 620 3401
Kaye is a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives. She is an experienced fast track RTA specialist but now works on a mixed case load.
David Chilcott: Associate of the Institute of Legal Executives.
Email: david.chilcott@bllaw.co.uk
Telephone: 023 8085 7332
Fax: 0844 620 3401
David is an Associate of the Institute of Legal Executives. His caseload predominantly involves accidents at work, although he also undertakes public liability cases.
Email: david.chilcott@bllaw.co.uk
Telephone: 023 8085 7332
Fax: 0844 620 3401
David is an Associate of the Institute of Legal Executives. His caseload predominantly involves accidents at work, although he also undertakes public liability cases.
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