National APIL Recognition for Personal Injury Solicitor in Plymouth
James Walsh, partner and head of the asbestos and industrial disease team at GA Solicitors in Plymouth, has been reaccredited as a Fellow of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) for his 17th consecutive year. He has also retained his status as an Occupational and Asbestos Disease Specialist for five more years.
James is one of just 94 APIL Fellows in the whole of the UK, and, importantly, is one of only three solicitors west of Bristol to hold this accreditation, covering the counties of Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, and Dorset.
As a nationally recognised personal injury solicitor in Plymouth, James Walsh has more than 25 years of experience in representing clients affected by asbestos-related and industrial diseases. His reaccreditation further cements his standing as a leading authority in this complex field of law.
Continued success
The reaccreditation follows GA Solicitors’ recent announcement that the firm has successfully achieved APIL Corporate Accreditation, recognising its consistent excellence across the personal injury sector. During the rigorous assessment process, GA Solicitors was commended with 41 areas of good practice, a strong endorsement of the firm’s ability to operate well above industry benchmarks, with all work undertaken by its experienced team of personal injury solicitors in Plymouth.
The APIL assessors also commended the firm’s forward-thinking and client-first culture, citing GA Solicitors’ significant investment in modern legal practices, staff development, and ongoing innovation.
APIL
APIL is the UK’s leading organisation promoting specialist expertise in personal injury law and championing the rights of injured people. Achieving both individual and corporate APIL accreditation is a rare distinction, and a powerful endorsement of GA Solicitors’ client-focused approach and commitment to legal excellence.
Talking of his reaccreditation. James Walsh commented: “APIL is one of the leading and most respected organisations in the personal injury field, and it’s an honour to be recognised both individually and as part of a dedicated team.
“As a Fellow, these accreditations reflect our commitment to achieving the best outcomes for our clients and the years of experience we have in this specialist sector. We’re passionate about helping injured individuals access the justice and support they so rightly deserve.”
Evolving to meet client needs
GA’s personal injury solicitors in Plymouth are currently expanding their presence and expertise in military deafness claims, and continue to advise across multiple specialisms within the personal injury sphere – including clinical negligence, accidents at work, child accident claims, asbestos and industrial disease litigation. With a strong, specialist team and a clear strategic focus, the firm is well positioned to meet the evolving legal needs of its clients across Plymouth, the South West and beyond.
For more information about our services and each of our personal injury solicitors in Plymouth, please view the relevant section of our website. You can also call 01752 203500 or email enquiries@GAsolicitors.com.
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Note to Editors
GA Solicitors can trace its roots back more than 200 years and has been advising the people and businesses in the South West for its duration. Originally based in Devonport, the firm gets its initials from Thomas Husband Gill, who joined the practice in 1875 and later went into partnership with Albert E. Akaster.
Now one of the region’s leading law firms, the 98-strong team at the Lexcel-accredited LLP has offices in both Plymouth and Bath. It is ranked in The Legal 500, Chambers UK and Chambers High Net Worth and is structured around eight practice areas, each comprising its own specialist department:
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