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Trevor Ward | Partner
Trevor joined Linder Myers as a Trainee Solicitor in 1984, becoming a Partner in 1989 in Medical Negligence. Trevor now leads the team in the Manchester office, pursuing claims for clinical negligence and medical accidents across England and Wales.
Trevor supervises all medical negligence work at the firm and has considerable experience and specialism in:
- birth trauma
- orthopaedic
- ophthalmic
- general surgery claims
Trevor has conducted cases for clients based around the world and also has substantial experience in dealing with multi million pound claims. He is an assessor for the Law Society specialist Clinical negligence Panel and is frequently asked to contribute to legal texts and articles, as well as lecturing to lawyers and doctors.
Trevor is elected as the Chairman of FOCIS (Forum of Complex Injury Solicitors) which has a membership of 28 of the leading Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence practitioners in the UK.
Selected commendations
- The only “Star individual”, in the region, "universally regarded as a leading light in the clinical negligence arena" (Chambers and Partners, 2011)
- Praised for his “cutting-edge” approach to matters, as well as for his "phenomenal knowledge of statute law." (Chambers and Partners, 2011)
- He has “considerable experience” in birth trauma, orthopaedic, ophthalmic and general surgery claims (Legal 500, 2011)
- Trevor has “an incredible intellect, coupled with an exceptionally affable personality” (Chambers and Partners, 2010)
- A “leading light” at the firm (Chambers and Partners, 2008).
- Clients commented, he “really knows his onions” (Chambers and Partners, 2008)
- An “expert practitioner”, commended for his legal knowledge and case management skills (Chambers and Partners, 2006)
- Trevor does an “excellent job” (Chambers and Partners, 2002)
- 5 gold star Lawyer for "Outstanding Legal Practice" (Good Lawyer Guide)
Trevor lives in Cheshire and is married with two daughters.
He sums up his approach to work by stating: "knowing the issues in a case and mastering them is crucial to any success, and this is what I try to do."
Education: BA Hons Law (2:1) at Manchester Metropolitan University. Winner of the Maxwell Law prize.
Memberships: accredited as a fellow of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL), American Association of Justice (AAJ) accredited international member and a member of the Law Society Clinical Negligence panel.
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Related Testimonials
We had been with another firm who had lost my injury claim, but Linder Myers took it on and won. Everyone who works for Linder Myers was always very helpful and understanding, and a special thank you to Trevor Ward.
A previous firm had unsuccessfully tried to fight my case. A friend recommended Linder Myers. The case was successfully concluded. At all times I was kept informed by Trevor Ward, I found his conduct exemplary. I cannot fault the firm and I would recommend them unreservedly.
Thank you for all your hard word...you have been a tremendous support. You always handled my case with sympathy and determination to get at the truth. I am so grateful to you and your marvellous team.
Thank you for your meticulous handling and success of our case against the MOD during these past years. We now look forward to closing this chapter and moving on with our lives.
You and your firm did their best.
Your one of the best Legal Teams in the Country.
We would have no hesitation in recommending Trevor and his team to anyone. Trevor was a credit to his profession and we are now pleased to call him a friend. We intend to use Linder Myers for all our legal requirements going forward as we can now call them “our” solicitors.
Trevor Ward handled the matter with extreme care and sensitivity, explaining along the way very clearly what the process would be, and what was likely to happen. At all times as clients we felt at ease with Trevor, and we knew he was giving his all for us.
Trevor Ward is universally regarded as a leading light in the clinical negligence arena and wins particular praise for his “cutting-edge” approach to matters, as well as for his "phenomenal knowledge of statute law."
