James Murray Email & Phone Number

I am a litigation solicitor specialising in property disputes. I work primarily in the Weston-Super-Mare office of Wards Solicitors but I also cover our offices around North Somerset, Bristol and South Gloucestershire.I am passionate about resolving disputes as quickly and cost effectively as possible. My aim is to add value with my advice and achieve a good result for a proportionate cost.When it is not possible to achieve a quick resolution to a dispute and it must be decided in court, I will work tirelessly to give my clients the best possible chance of success. I get great satisfaction from helping my clients win their cases.If you or someone you know is involved with a dispute, please get in touch with me by email: james.murray@wards.uk.com

Listed skills include Property Law, Dispute Resolution, Legal Advice, Conveyancing, and 16 others.

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  Partner

  Wards Solicitors

  Jan 2009 - Present - 37 Boulevard, Weston-Super-Mare, Bs23 1Pe

  Member of TeCSA (The Technology and Construction Solicitors' Association) and ELA (The Employment Lawyers Association). Advising clients and resolving disputes involving:Construction and Engineering - through Arbitration, in the County Court and the Technology and Construction Court. Dealing with JCT Contracts, the Construction Act, the Scheme for Construction Contracts, short written and verbal contracts. Advising both builders, surveyors and property owners on their rights. Landlord and Tenant (Commercial and Residential) - serving property notices, recovering rent arrears, obtaining possession, dilapidation claims, deposit disputes. Advising both landlords and tenants.Property - boundary disputes, neighbour disputes, adverse possession (squatters' rights), nuisance, trespass, setting aside transactions following undue influence. Progressing matters through mediation as well as the courts and the First-Tier Tribunal (Property Chamber). Employment - advising both employers and employees regarding their rights, terminating employment, making claims in the Employment Tribunal for unfair dismissal, breach of contract, discrimination etc. and attending Judicial Mediation.Debt Recovery for you and your business - providing a cost effective debt recovery letter writing service for with the option of issuing Statutory Demands for to encourage payment or issuing Court proceedings and attempting enforcement.Commercial Contract - advising clients regarding the enforceability of terms in commercial contracts such as restrictive covenants, dealing with the sale of goods and services, company and partnership disputes.