Nick Whitemore
Nick Whitemore has been with JSP for 18 years. His primary expertise lies in RTAs,
Accidents at Work, Occupiers Liability and Highways claims. He has gained
considerable experience in claims of modest to significant value. Nick is responsible
for Client Care.
James Smith
Jim's career first started in the Lancashire Police, which then developed into a 3 year
contract as an Inspector with the Royal Hong Kong Police. Following his legal
training with a Manchester law firm, Jim joined JSP's predecessor, in 1982 (latterly
known as 'Taylor Smith') undertaking general practice legal work until 1992 when
JSP Solicitors was formed. During 1996, whilst undertaking an MBA in Legal
Practice at Nottingham Law School, Jim restructured the firm to concentrate on niche
areas of practice. Whilst still maintaining a hands on approach to the case
management of client matters, his central role in the firm is as Managing Partner. His
main hobbies involve a losing battle (without admitting it) of trying to keep up with
his now much more agile and energetic sons, in a range of general sporting activities.
Jim regularly participates in the Lincoln 10k Road Run and the Rotary Club Santa
Runs.
Christopher Caudwell
Chris came to the law at a somewhat later stage in life than many. He trained as a
farmer and worked the family farm for 10 years growing cereals and vegetables
before leaving to become the Production Director of a company which produces
vegetables for the major supermarkets.
He then achieved an LLB (Hons) (Lon) and took his Post Graduate Diploma in Law
at Leeds University. He then obtained his Masters Degree in Law (LLM) whilst in his
first year of a training contract with JSP Solicitors. Here he trained in Family Law,
Wills & Probate and Personal Injury. He now specialises in Personal Injury.
He finds that his practical experience of the many problems which face people in
industry has enabled him to understand and empathise with clients. He has a particular
interest in Accident at Work claims.
Kim Overton
Kim has been at JSP for nearly 13 years, having started in June 1998. She started as
an office junior and is now a fully qualified solicitor and Director of the firm , having
been supported in her training by JSP. She took an LLB (Hons) law degree at
Nottingham Trent University where she achieved a 2:1. Kim has been dealing with
Personal Injury cases since October 2002.
She deals mainly with Accident at Work claims, Highways claims and Occupiers
Liability claims.
Kim is also the Training Officer for the firm's PI Department.
Amanda Needham
Amanda has been at JSP for 15 years. Having started as a member of the support staff,
Amanda has worked in all departments, giving her a broad understanding of all
different legal service areas.
She obtained her Paralegal qualification in 1998/99 with a distinction and is now a
Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives. She has worked in the Accident Claims
Department as a case handler for 6 years
Amanda is an avid follower of Grimsby Town Football Club
Elliott Griffen
Elliott started at JSP in 2007 and became a Paralegal within a year. He is currently
studying the Ilex distance learning course in order to become a qualified legal
executive which he hopes to complete by 2012. JSP have supported Elliott throughout
his training. He has experience in personal injury as well as cost recovery.
Elliott deals mainly with Road Traffic Accidents having conduct of all claims which
fall within the new Ministry of Justice Portal Scheme.
Elliott is a Manchester United fan and enjoys nothing more than football banter with
his colleague Sam, who is a Liverpool Fan!
Sam Sleight
Sam has been with JSP for 7 years.
He joined the firm straight from school and has progressed through the firm to his current role. Sam is currently undertaking
training with a view to becoming a fully qualified Legal Executive in the very near future.
He has a special interest in low speed impact claims and tripping claims against the
local authority. Sam plays for the local football team, Skegness Town FC, and is a keen supporter of
Liverpool FC making the long journey north west on many occasions throughout the season.
Joanna Hardcastle
Jo is a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives and has specialised in personal injury for over 10 years. Jo has extensive experience of handling a wide range of employers' liability claims, with particular interest in manual handling and disease, together with public liability claims including claims against highway authorities, landowners and occupiers.
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Sue Marshall
Sue has been with JSP for almost 14 years having started with JSP in February 1998 to manage the newly formed Billing Department, at that time dealing with legal aid work and privately funded matters covering Criminal Defence, Family and Personal Injury cases. Being a member of the Association of Costs Lawyers, formerly known as the Association of Law Costs Draftmen, she became an Associate in 1996 and a Fellow in 2002, qualifying as Costs Lawyer in 2008. She now works mainly doing detailed bills on Personal Injury cases that have settled, including negotiating with Defendants to reach settment over payment of costs.
