Steven Akerman

Practice Areas

Steven Akerman is a Director at Brian Barr Solicitors. A specialist solicitor, Steven deals uniquely with chronic pain litigation, as well as negligence claims involving everything from fibromyalgia and CRPS to functional neurological disorder (FND), spinal injuries and brain injuries.

Career

Steven obtained his Law Degree in 2008 from the University of Manchester and completed his Legal Practice Course in 2009 at BPP Manchester. Steven then spent two years as a Costs Draftsman before joining Brian Barr Solicitors in 2011 and qualifying in 2013.

Personal

Originally from New York, Steven made the leap across the pond to Manchester in 2003. When he's not immersed in the world of law, he cherishes moments spent with his family and with his passion for religious studies.

Work Highlights

Steven has had the privilege of experiencing numerous highlights throughout his career through passionately assisting others secure the compensation they rightfully deserve to move forward with their lives.

One such case is when he helped to secure a £4million settlement for a client who developed Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) after slipping on an unmarked and unlit step. She developed the most extreme form of CRPS, which is very rare, and ended up having to undergo a below-knee amputation. In the middle of the claim, a significant interim payment was obtained on her behalf to allow her to purchase and renovate her home to make it suitable for her condition which was of great assistance to her as claims of this nature can take years to secure. Although no amount of money can replace her loss of health, it is hoped that the damages secured will assist the client to live the best possible life alongside her condition.

Many clients move to Brian Barr Solicitors when they realise they need a specialist firm and if they feel their claim is being misunderstood and undervalued. Moving solicitors to Brian Barr is easy and hassle free. The firm recently settled a claim for a client for £200,000 after he had been told by his previous solicitor that his case was only worth £10,000. Brian Barr Solicitors regularly have cases transferred to them because of their specialist knowledge.

In particular, with claims concerning brain injury it is important to have a solicitor whose expertise and focus is subtle and traumatic brain injury. A lack of understanding can be extremely frustrating, and it is key that your solicitor understands your case, has access to medical experts, and can reach a settlement that will cover your long-term care costs and lifestyle changes.

Clients

Some of the clients Steven has worked with include: