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Brindley Twist Tafft & James LLP Brindley Twist Tafft & James LLP

Richard Stanford

Partner, Head of Medical Negligence

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Richard qualified as a solicitor in 2012. Richard joined the Medical Negligence Department in 2010 following a career at The Law Society and Solicitors Regulation Authority. He became a partner at BTTJ in 2021. In October 2025, Richard took over the reins of Head of Department for the team. Richard also oversees our Private Client department. A keen rugby player and supporter, his first degree was in Sports Science; the Anatomy and Physiology elements of which gives him a head start in the world of Clinical Negligence. He retrained during his time with the Law Society, achieving a commendation in the Graduate Diploma in Law and Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, and a distinction in a Master of Laws Degree in 2009. Richard is a member of Action against Medical Accidents (AVMA), the recognised mark of expertise for specialist Clinical Negligence lawyers. The Legal 500 has also recognised Richard, stating that he is ‘excellent‘, ‘clever‘, ‘hard working‘ and ‘canny‘. He has experience of a very wide range of Clinical Negligence cases including Orthopaedic, Oncological, Urological, Infection, injury during surgery and the management of long term conditions such as diabetes and Crohn’s Disease. He handles cases from inception to completion, including trial where necessary. He enjoys broadening his medical knowledge with complex and unusual cases. Richard spends 90% of his working time dealing with medical negligence matters. The remaining 10% of his working time is spent as the Partner overseeing our Private Client department. Richard also became an Affiliate Member of the Society of Estate Practitioners in 2012 and can advise upon, and create, Personal Injury Trusts to protect any settlement monies from being means tested by the state.

Brindley Twist Tafft & James LLP Brindley Twist Tafft & James LLP

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 442442

  • Based in Coventry, West Midlands

  • Licensed for 13 years

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Brindley Twist Tafft & James LLP Brindley Twist Tafft & James LLP

Richard qualified as a solicitor in 2012. Richard joined the Medical Negligence Department in 2010 following a career at The Law Society and Solicitors Regulation Authority. He became a partner at BTTJ in 2021. In October 2025, Richard took over the reins of Head of Department for the team. Richard also oversees our Private Client department. A keen rugby player and supporter, his first degree was in Sports Science; the Anatomy and Physiology elements of which gives him a head start in the world of Clinical Negligence. He retrained during his time with the Law Society, achieving a commendation in the Graduate Diploma in Law and Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, and a distinction in a Master of Laws Degree in 2009. Richard is a member of Action against Medical Accidents (AVMA), the recognised mark of expertise for specialist Clinical Negligence lawyers. The Legal 500 has also recognised Richard, stating that he is ‘excellent‘, ‘clever‘, ‘hard working‘ and ‘canny‘. He has experience of a very wide range of Clinical Negligence cases including Orthopaedic, Oncological, Urological, Infection, injury during surgery and the management of long term conditions such as diabetes and Crohn’s Disease. He handles cases from inception to completion, including trial where necessary. He enjoys broadening his medical knowledge with complex and unusual cases. Richard spends 90% of his working time dealing with medical negligence matters. The remaining 10% of his working time is spent as the Partner overseeing our Private Client department. Richard also became an Affiliate Member of the Society of Estate Practitioners in 2012 and can advise upon, and create, Personal Injury Trusts to protect any settlement monies from being means tested by the state.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 442442

  • Based in Coventry, West Midlands

  • Licensed for 13 years

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Documentation Accuracy 5.0/5
Legal Knowledge 5.0/5
Value for money 5.0/5
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Clinical Negligence
Wills, Trusts & Probate

Experience

  • Brindley Twist Tafft & James LLP

    Medical Negligence Solicitor

    2010 - 2021 11 years

  • Brindley Twist Tafft & James LLP

    Partner, Medical Negligence Solicitor

    2021 - 2025 4 years

Languages spoken

  • English

Contact

02476531532
richard.stanford@bttj.com
www.bttj.com

Opening hours

Monday 09:00–17:15
Tuesday 09:00–17:15
Wednesday 09:00–17:15
Thursday 09:00–17:15
Friday 09:00–17:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

Lowick Gate, Siskin Drive, Middlemarch Business Park, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 4FJ

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    Vivien

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    I found Elizabeth Bellamy of Brindley, Twist, Tafft, and James LLP to be thoroughly professional, very approachable, and sensitive to my concerns. Whenever I contacted her, she gave me time, and acted promptly on any query I may have raised. The case was successful and I would wholly recommend Elizabeth Bellamy and Richard Stanford, who initially accepted this unusual case, for medical negligence concerns. I would like to express my sincerest thanks to them both for all they did. Bless you.

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    Thank you Vivien for your wonderful review of Elizabeth & Richard. We are delighted that we achieved a successful outcome for you in your case & wish you all the best for the future!

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    Personal injury claim

    Very friendly and confident advice and speedy reply to all my concerns.

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    Thank you for your kind review Roland. We will be sure to pass your comments onto Richard. We are glad to have been able to assist you.

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    Danielle,

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    Brilliant

    Very reliable, professional helpful I wouldn’t go anywhere else

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    Thank you Danielle for your review which we'll be sure to pass on to the team. We're glad to have helped.

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    Angela

    Clinical Negligence

    Medical negligence

    From my first meeting with Richard I felt he really understood and had great empathy with my case . Obviously it was a very emotional and heartbreaking meeting , explaining the circumstances to a stranger but he was so very kind and understanding. He made me feel I was being really listened to and his clear but gentle advise was so very appreciated.

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    Thank you Angela for your kind review regarding Richard Stanford which we will ensure that we share with him. We are glad to have been able to support you during a hard & emotional time & we wish you all the best for the future.

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    Pleasure to deal with

    From start to finish, the company have made us feel at ease. They have been very considerate about our feelings and always allowed us to make choices. Our solicitor, Richard has been brilliant and has been very thorough, with the whole process. Any questions big or small, was never to much trouble for him to answer. Most importantly he gave us so much support, through a difficult process.

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    Dan

    Fantastic company to deal with! The professionalism and hard work of Richard was outstanding. Despite a very long process, I was regularly kept up to date. The outcome was very successful and was more than initially expected. Delighted to recommend, one of the best solicitors I’ve ever dealt with. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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    Thank you Dan for your feedback :-) We're delighted to have been able to assist you & will ensure your comments are passed on to Richard & the team! Best wishes.

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    Dane

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    Dane

    I have almost closed a case with Brindley Twist Tafft & James, and I'm pleased to say my case was successful and the solicitor (Richard Stanford) was very helpful. I had injured my right knee as a result of playing football in August 2014, and had surgery on the knee in the spring/summer of 2015. As a result, however, I picked up infection and my knee required a further 5 surgeries after being diagnosed with septic arthritis. I filled out a form on google about my injury, and I was put in touch with Richard, who I provided details to, of my medical history in relation to my knee. Richard went over these details and immediately established where the faults lay, put me in touch with medical experts (radiology and orthopaedic surgeon), who provided good advice on the case and helped me and my family answer the questions that needed answering. Richard was thorough in his treatment of my case, and performed his role as a solicitor extremely well in order to help me gain the compensation I deserved - something I will always be grateful for. Over the phone and by email, Richard was always available. I wasn't aware of this firm before my case, but I certainly am now! Richard has been great for me, but as I can see from the website BTTJ are a firm who specialise in all kinds of negligence, and have a good team of solicitors which Richard is a part of.

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