James obtained science based BSc (Hons) and PhD degrees before studying law and qualifying as a solicitor in 2002.
James acts solely for patients and their families and has had experience of dealing with all aspects of medical negligence claims since 2000; and has specialised solely in this field since joining Shoosmiths in 2003.
James is an experienced public speaker and has lectured to both scientific and legal audiences. James has published articles on topics of general medico-legal interest and has had some of his successfully concluded medical negligence cases reported in publications such as Clinical Risk and PI Focus.
James is a member of the AvMA Clinical Negligence Panel, the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers, The Northamptonshire Law Society, The Birmingham Law Society, The Leicestershire Medico-Legal Society, The Nottinghamshire Medico-Legal Society; and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine.
“Over the years I have been instructed by James on a number of difficult clinical negligence cases. James is without doubt one of the most able, diligent and hardworking solicitors that instructs me. In addition to his skills as a lawyer, James never loses sight of the fact that the consequences of an error on the part of a medic can have far reaching and often devastating consequences for his clients. James is a supremely confident litigator who forever strives to obtain the best results for his clients.” - Mr Clive Thomas - Counsel, Farrars Building
