Direct Access Barrister
Dr James Gould
Direct Access Barrister
Dr James Gould
My experience at the Bar is built on being a multi-award winning law student culminating in completing a PhD in law. This is in addition to being elected as Advocacy Officer for the Middle Temple Young Barristers’ Association; working as a Legal Assistant to Nicholas Isaac KC and serving for over 10 years as a non-executive director and trustee for the charity, Adventure Plus.
Area of Law
Employment and Pensions
I have taken cases in the Employment Tribunal up to the Employment Appeal Tribunal. I have further given conference papers internationally and been invited to give legal opinion on BBC local radio.
Landlord and Tenant
I have extensive experience here representing clients in court. I previously led a module at a university focussing on land law.
Personal Injury
I have experience in drafting and advising in conference in difficult and complicated claims.
What sort of work do I do?
Civil law including: employment law, personal injury, clinical negligence, landlord & tenant disputes and general cases in the county court (small claims, fast track claims and multi-track cases). I can provide representation at court hearings, drafting and provide advice in conferences.
General civil litigation has previously included: breach of contract, credit hire, housing disrepair, mortgage and rent possessions, road traffic accidents, PPI claims, infant approvals and Stage 3 hearings.
Who do I work for?
I will be representing individuals or organisations who will either be bringing or defending a claim.