This webinar looks at what to do when things go wrong in civil litigation.
There is a continual flow of reports that deal with errors made in relation to limitation, service or someone falling foul of the rules or court orders. It is often the case that if prompt and careful steps has been taken many of the matters could have been put right. Of more concern are those cases where lawyers run into professional and ethical problems because they have concealed a mistake or not dealt with it properly. It is often delay, and taking the “wrong” decision that leads to matters getting worse.
This webinar will cover:
- The most common kinds of mistake in personal injury litigation.
- Limitation
- Breach of court orders
- Problematic witnesses and clients
- What not to do – do not dig deeper holes.
- The practical steps you can take to put matters right
- What do you do if the problem can’t be rectified
- Learning from your mistakes
- SRA Guidance
Barrister
Kings Chambers, Leeds, Manchester and Birmingham and 4-5 Gray's Inn Square, London
Gordon was called to the Bar in 1991 having originally qualified and practised as a solicitor. He practices from Kings Chambers, Leeds, Manchester and Birmingham and 4-5 Gray's Inn Square, London. He works in the area of personal injury litigation and in the law relating to civil procedure, limitation and costs. He has a particular interest in issues relating to damages, evidence, costs and procedure.
Gordon is a former executive committee member of APIL and has lectured widely for APIL and CPIL on personal injury and procedure topics. Gordon is the author of Personal Injury Practice Notes (Cavendish); The APIL Guide to Fatal Accidents (now in its 4th edition); the 14th edition of Munkman and Exall on Damages for Personal Injury Death and Periodical Payments the New Law. He also wrote the section on limitation for the APIL loose-leaf and contributes two chapters to Munkman on Employer’s Liability... view full biography