Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP has announced that Dr James Piers has joined as a partner on its Injury and Medical Claims team. He is the latest addition to the growing team and will be working on its expanding caseload of high value clinical negligence matters.
James is a solicitor, medical doctor and a qualified barrister. Having been a doctor before he became a solicitor, practising in the clinical negligence field was a natural move for James. Working in the NHS for 6 years, his medical practice involved orthopaedic surgery, neurosurgery, as well as emergency medicine, cardiology and intensive care. While his legal expertise is focused on catastrophic spinal cord injury cases, he also has a special interest in matters that involve complex medicine and surgical errors, and the management of critically ill patients.
James is a highly experienced litigator, with recent successful trial experience at the High Court in Sheard v Cao Tri Do [2021] EWHC 2166 (QB). Alongside his legal practice, James regularly provides training on writing expert medico-legal reports to senior doctors wishing to become expert witnesses. He is also often asked to speak on issues of medical law and patient safety at various professional conferences. James sits on the Council of the Royal Society of Medicine, Patient Safety Section and is involved in efforts to improve the delivery of safe patient care.
Clients who work with James find that his calm and focused approach instantly reassures them that they are in safe hands. His key intention is to not only achieve the best possible compensation payment for his clients’ life changing injuries, but to also put their minds at ease about their future needs and emotional stability.
Jackie Spinks, Head of the Injury and Medical Claims team said: 'I am really pleased to have James on board. His expertise and professionalism not only make him a perfect fit for the team but also, and perhaps most importantly, James will ensure that the best interests of our clients are met.'
Managing Partner David Marshall said: 'Bringing James on board shows our intent to further enhance our position as a leader in the field of complex medical injury claims, and ensuring the firm has the best practitioners in place to achieve that goal.'
New partner James added to this, saying: 'I am delighted to be joining the excellent team at Anthony Gold. I look forward to contributing to the firm’s ongoing success by striving for the best results for our clients at what are extremely worrying and stressful times in their lives.'
