Potter Rees Dolan is based in Manchester and part of Top 100 UK law firm, Hugh James. We provide specialist legal advice for people who have sustained a serious injury or live with a disability. Our comprehensive and straightforward services cover many different aspects of law, including:
Our aim is to provide the very best client care and guidance. We are highly passionate solicitors, willing to go the extra mile so you can enjoy the best possible service and are given every chance of securing the outcome you are after.
We are not afraid to take on complex cases, even if other law firms have turned them down. We have the skills and the positive attitude needed to get the right result.
On 14th October 2022, Hugh James extended its service across the north of the UK through the acquisition of Potter Rees Dolan.
Hugh James is a full-service, top 100 UK law firm, offering specialist legal and financial advice to businesses, organisations, and individuals.
It was established in 1960 and now employs over 550 staff, including 67 Partners, across its sites in Cardiff, London, Southampton, and Plymouth.
For now, Potter Rees Dolan will continue to exist with its own refreshed brand, to allow for a longer-term progression into the Hugh James identity. Over time, new departments will be introduced into the Manchester office, from across the firm’s Private Client and Business Service areas of work.
Location
We act for many clients in the North West, but also take on cases from across the UK. Our offices in the centre of Manchester are fully wheelchair accessible, and we can easily be reached by road - with free parking for clients and visitors - rail, bus and tram. However, we are happy to travel to see you at home or in hospital should you prefer.
Our Manchester office is located at 12 Commercial Street, Manchester, M15 4PZ - click here for our location
We are also able to offer new and existing clients in Cumbria our office facilities at 1-2 Mason Court, Gillan Way, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 9GR – click here for our location.
Legal costs
We will advise you in full about paying your legal costs.We offer a range of funding options, including ‘No Win/No Fee’ agreements and legal expense insurance. Our initial advice is always free.
The firm is a proud supporter of a number of charitable organisations, including:
Many of our staff members are actively involved in these organisations, especially in the Headway branches located in Sout Manchester and Stockport, Salford, Liverpool, and South Cumbria.
A large number of our lawyers are AvMA Panel members, SRA Accredited and/or Members of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers, ensuring you receive the best advice, service and client care at all times.
Get in touch
If you would like to find out more about how the professional and dedicated team at Potter Rees Dolan can help you today, call us on 0800 027 2557. You can also allow us to get in contact with you by completing our online enquiry form.
Meet the Team
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Hugh Potter Personal Injury - Joint Head of the Manchester Office 0800 027 2557
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Helen Dolan Clinical Negligence - Joint Head of the Manchester Office 0800 027 2557
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Alison Hartley Personal Injury - Partner 0800 027 2557
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Jeanne Evans Personal Injury - Partner 0800 027 2557
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Vicky Griffin Administrative - Practice Director 0161 2375888
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Peter Renshaw Welfare Benefits - Solicitor 0161 2375888
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Lesley Herbertson Clinical Negligence - Partner 0800 027 2557
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Gary Herbert Personal Injury - Partner 0800 027 2557
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Richard Edwards Personal Injury - Partner 0800 027 2557
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Jeremy Smith Personal Injury - Senior Associate 0800 027 2557
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Nicola Mepstead Personal Injury - Partner 0800 027 2557
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Catherine Keeley Court of Protection - Partner 0800 027 2557
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Amber Mitchell Personal Injury - Partner 0800 027 2557
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Gill Edwards Clinical Negligence - Partner 0800 027 2557
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Sophie Birch Clinical Negligence - Senior Associate 0800 027 2557
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Greg Poole Court of Protection - Partner 0800 027 2557
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Mark Wilding Court of Protection - Associate 0800 027 2557
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Helen Budge Clinical Negligence - Partner 0800 027 2557
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Sami Palmer-Latif Personal Injury - Senior Associate 0800 027 2557
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Mark Robinson Personal Injury - Senior Associate 0800 027 2557
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Hayley Yates Court of Protection - Chartered Legal Executive 0800 027 2557
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Kelly Charlton Clinical Negligence - Senior Associate 0800 027 2557
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Joshua Coupe Court of Protection - Paralegal 0800 027 2557
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Naomi O'Rourke Personal Injury - Solicitor 0800 027 2557
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James Gratton Personal Injury - Senior Associate 0800 027 2557
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Suzanne Sutcliffe Welfare Benefits - Social Welfare Advisor 0800 027 2557
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Samantha Hind Court of Protection - Associate 0800 027 2557
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Elliott Clifton-Thompson Personal Injury - Solicitor 0800 027 2557
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Kerri Fisk Court of Protection - Paralegal 0800 027 2557
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Josh Morton Personal Injury - Solicitor 0800 027 2557
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Terri Kelly Clinical Negligence - Solicitor 0800 027 2557
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Chenai Mashayamombe Court of Protection - Paralegal 0800 027 2557
