DELS Young Solicitor of the Year

Slee Blackwell Solicitor James McNally has been named Young Solicitor of the Year by the Devon and Exeter Law Society.

The annual award distinguishes the achievements of a young lawyer who exemplifies outstanding standards of the legal profession in the South West and James was a unanimous choice by the society’s judges.

James, who studied law at Exeter University before joining Slee Blackwell in 2001 is a solicitor in the firm’s Personal Injury department and will be presented with his award at a ceremony on Friday 9th February 2007 in Torquay.

James, said
 “Slee Blackwell is a wonderful place to work and it is a job I love, so to receive an award for something I enjoy doing seems slightly undeserved though obviously a great honour. “

The award also recognises James’ work  to make the legal process more understandable for the ordinary man and woman in the street. As well as explaining legal developments on local radio and television and in articles for local papers, James established www.doyourselfjustice.co.uk a free website offering advice and guidance on the Small Claims Court as well as Employment and Family law issues, which now receives more than 1000 visitors a month.  

Lee Dawkins, Partner at Slee Blackwell said
 “James was nominated following high praise from his clients and colleagues alike. Over the last 12 months he has shown huge commitment and determination to the firm while at the same time providing his clients with a very personal and effective service, always striving to go the extra mile on their behalf.”