Lee Dawkins

Lee Dawkins is a supervising partner in Slee Blackwell's litigation team and the firm's marketing partner. He is experienced in contentious probate, personal injury law, and professional negligence.

Should you use a Solicitor to make a care home fee claim?

Reclaiming care home costs can be done on a DIY basis, so strictly speaking there is no need to use the services of a specialist firm of solicitors like ourselves or indeed a claims handler.

Work related skin cancer: Can I claim compensation?

Occupational skin cancer on the rise

Sea sickness: what are the legal rights of cruise passengers who fall sick on board?

While sea sickness is sometimes an unavoidable consequence of travelling the world’s oceans, there are forms of gastric illness arising on board ship that are completely preventable.

Employment law: Sickness & holiday leave

What happens with planned holiday leave if a person falls sick and cannot go or, alternatively, what happens to a person’s holiday leave entitlement when they are off sick for a long period?

Rising court fees are a bar to justice

Critics of the recent government imposed hike in court fees have have hit out against the spiralling cost of litigation.

Boy scout sex abuse scandal

Solicitor and former scout Lee Dawkins reports on the growing number of calls to our Abuse Helpline from people who have been abused by scout leaders.

Brits to Claim Holiday Home Deposit Compensation from Spanish Banks

The dream of owning a Spanish holiday home in the sun turned into a nightmare for thousands of British people when property developers across Spain went bust during the recession.

Legal protection for cosmetic surgery patients

We specialise in cosmetic surgery compensation claims nationwide. We offer a free case assessment service and no win, no fee funding. Contact us for further details by email or phone. Call our free national helpline on 0333 888 0404 or email us at [email protected]

Slee Blackwell pick up 2 prizes at Law Society awards

Slee Blackwell Solicitors won 2 award categories and were runners up in 3 more at the inaugural Devon and Somerset Law Society Legal Awards on Thursday 3 March. The prestigious event was hosted by BBC legal expert Joshua Rozenberg at Sandy Park, Exeter.

England rugby hero to take part in charity walk

Former England rugby star, Neil Back, is to be the guest of honour at ManTrak, a charity event sponsored by Slee Blackwell Solicitors.