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Our Legal Team
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Adrian R Berkeley L.L.B. (Hons) |
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| I am the Principal of Berkeley Solicitors. I studied Law at Liverpool John Moores University. Having joined the Part-Time course as a 21 year old ex Photo-Journalist I was awarded a full-time position after the first year. I obtained an Upper Second Class LL.B. (Hons.) degree and obtained a place at the Chester School of Law.
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I completed my Articles (Training Contract) with Donn & Co Solicitors (now known as Donns Solicitors) in Manchester City Centre where I specialised in Company/Commercial, Litigation and Personal Injury. I also completed a year in the Droylsden Branch carrying out a general High Street file load where I specialised in Child Law and Family Law.
Having completed my Articles, I stayed on at Donn & Co working in their Middleton Branch Office when I spent almost all my time working on serious crime matters including white collar fraud, rape and murder.
Whilst at Donn & Co. I was involved in the Litigation workload of the Personal Injury Department gaining valuable first hand experience which I transferred to Fentons Solicitors in Failsworth.
I joined Fentons when there were only four solicitors, setting up a Company/Commercial Litigation Department whilst also assisting with the Family Law Department. During my three years at Fentons, a considerable Personal Injury Department was built up so that eventually, Fentons rivalled Donns as a major player in the Personal Injury Law field.
In 1996, Donns decided to close their Droylsden office and I purchased the building and started the Practice in November 1996.
With City Centre skills and personal dedication, Berkeley Solicitors quickly received recognition. We were awarded one of the first Legal Aid Franchises covering multiple legal areas and in 2004 were awarded certification in LEXCEL the law practice management standards.
As well as taking a leading part in the client contact side of the work load at Berkeley Solicitors, I am perhaps best described as the Berkeley Solicitors´ main trouble shooter. For example, where a file is being considered for litigation tactics. I am also responsible for all the administration of Berkeley Solicitors.
I am a member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers. In my Family Practice I follow the principles of the Solicitors Family Law Association.
My work ethic is to provide quality client based legal services with City Centre skills and rural personal service from dedicated solicitors. |
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Victoria Lonergan LL.B (Hons) |
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After reading Law during my A-Levels and undertaking work experience with some of the North West’s most prominent legal firms I knew that my passion lied with pursuing a legal career. After my studies, I completed various voluntary work experience placements throughout the holiday periods, in order to build on my legal practice knowledge.
In 2007 I began working for Scope North West within the charitable sector. Whilst working at Scope I obtained a foundation in Charitable Law and other legal areas. |
I continued my legal studies at Manchester Metropolitan University where I commenced my Law Degree and obtained an upper 2:1 (Hons). Due to the supportive team at MMU, I decided to take a year out from my studies and return to the University a year later to study for the Legal Practice Course.
During my year away from studying, I worked as a Fee Earner for Amicus Solicitors LLP where I gained valuable experience in fast track claimant Personal Injury work.
In July 2008, looking to progress my career, I joined the friendly, High Street Practice that is Berkeley Solicitors.
I commence the Legal Practice course in September on a part-time basis and hope to obtain a Training Contract at the firm.
I will be working primarily in the Personal Injury Department, running a varied caseload.
I look forward to qualifying as a Solicitor, specialising in Personal Injury, Family and Employment Law with the support of the devoted team at Berkeley Solicitors.
During my spare time, I am a keen fundraiser, regularly organising charitable events and undertaking sponsorships. I am also a keen Spanish linguist with a strong interest in Latin American culture. Otherwise, I enjoy socialising and traveling with friends. |
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