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James P Davies

James P Davies

UK 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

James specialises in representing children and adults who have suffered brain and/or spinal cord injuries, amputations or multiple trauma. He has extensive experience in obtaining substantial interim payments to fund treatment, rehabilitation and other professional support for his clients, as well as securing adapted accommodation and specialist equipment where this is needed. He leads a team of specialist serious injury lawyers at the Bristol office.

Career

James was educated at Hilton College, South Africa, and Tonbridge School, Kent. He obtained a law degree from Cardiff University, qualifying as solicitor in 1998.

Professional Memberships

Senior Litigator (Association of Personal Injury Lawyers).

Publications

James regularly presents to clinicians, peers and others on rehabilitation after catastrophic injury, mental capacity and various aspects of the legal process.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant - South West

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
James Davies' work portfolio covers RTAs and accidents at work, often acting on high-stakes amputations and brain injuries.

Strengths

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  • James is a fantastic gentleman. He is incredibly understanding and makes the effort to walk me through difficult to understand documents and procedures.

    Personal Injury: Mainly ClaimantChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • James provides excellent care for both the claimant and the litigation friend, as well as superior expertise on highly complex situations.

    Personal Injury: Mainly ClaimantChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • James Davies is an exceptional lawyer who has the expertise, competence and wisdom required to handle complex cases which he expertly balances with a person-centred and empathetic approach.

    Personal Injury: Mainly ClaimantChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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