Bell Lamb & Joynson

Solicitors who work at Bell Lamb & Joynson

• Ruth Scarisbrick

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  Ruth joined the firm in November 1985 after completing her articles with Hereford City Council where she was fortunate to receive a broad training in all aspects of civil law. Ruth quickly found her aptitude was for family law and has specialised in divorce, children and care work for the past twenty years. Ruth has been a member of the Law Society’s Children Panel since 1996 and was one of the first Resolution accredited specialists. Ruth is keen to see her cases through from start to finish and wherever possible conducts her own advocacy in the Family Proceedings, County and High Courts. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS 1982 BA (Hons) Law North Staffs Polytechnic 1985 Admitted as a solicitor 1996 Children Panel 1989 Resolution (formerly Solicitors’ Family Law Association) Accredited Specialist PERSONAL: Ruth married Stuart in 1987 and at the same time took up supporting Widnes Rugby League Club. She continues to be a season ticket holder. Ruth’s other hobbies (when time permits) are reading, music (she is a regular attender at Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra concerts and also contemporary music concerts, both classical and popular) and travel.

• Peter Green

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  Peter joined the firm in 1992 and after qualifying as a Solicitor in 1995 chose to specialise in criminal and personal injury cases. Peter is a member of the Duty Solicitor Scheme and undertakes a broad criminal case load ranging from simple motoring offences to the most serious cases of robbery, and in the Crown Court. Peter continues to undertake Police Station attendances and is an important member of the BLJ Criminal team who operate a rota system to ensure that clients can be represented at any time of any day in any Police Station 365 days of the year. Peter also conducts a wide range of personal injury cases specialising in Road Traffic accidents, tripping and slipping cases and accidents at work. Peter believes in personal contact with his clients and will always ensure that he is available to see his clients when they need to see him. PERSONAL: Peter has been an Everton season ticket holder for over 20 years and has a passion for rock music, regularly attending concerts, he has also more recently become a keen and enthusiastic golfer .

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  Mike Leeman

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  Mike attended Calday Grange Grammar school on the Wirral and then studied at Sheffield Hallam University followed by the University of Sheffield before starting his training contract with the firm in 1996 qualifying as a solicitor in 1998. Mike became a partner in 2001 and is head of the criminal department and is the firms COLP. Mike specialises in Criminal and Motoring Law and has vast experience in this field having started advising suspects in police stations from 1993 whilst studying at University. As a higher court advocate Mike can represent clients in cases from the Magistrate courts right through to the Court of Appeal. Mike has vast experience in all criminal cases ranging from simple theft allegations right up to High Profile Murders, allegations, Fraud and Drug supply cases and has an exceptional understanding of allegations that involve information technology. Away from the office Mike lives in Lydiate with his partner and has 2 children. A sports fanatic having played football and rugby but with a real passion for Tennis, which he still plays and competes on a regular basis. Mike is actively involved as a volunteer within the sport and is a qualified Tennis referee.

• Julian Tutchener-Ellis

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  Julian qualified as a solicitor in 1998 and has specialised in criminal litigation and advocacy ever since. He has been a panel Duty Solicitor since 1999 and has acquired the Higher Rights of Audience qualification which facilitates representation in all criminal courts across the land. He has operated as a defence lawyer in West Mercia and Staffordshire prior to coming to Cheshire and has a wide ranging experience which encompasses all criminal matters ranging from minor road traffic offences and public disorder incidents to offences involving drug trafficking, and . Although Julian specialises in criminal cases he also advises and assists clients on Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection, Wills and Probate. In his spare time, Julian spends time with his family and even works out at the gym when time permits!

• Jannina Barker

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  Jannina joined the firm in October 2017 and specialises in the preparation of Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and the administration of estates. Jannina is a Graduate Chartered Legal Executive with over 8 years of experience in this area and 15 years of experience working in Law. Jannina’s clients often comment on her friendly and approachable manner. Seeing a Lawyer can often be very daunting and she aims to make the whole process as easy as possible. Jannina takes great pride in her work and in helping her clients through very sensitive and difficult times. Peace of mind is vital and Jannina strives to make a difference in her clients lives whether that be planning for their own future or helping with a bereavement.

• Laura Cartwright

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  Laura joined Bell Lamb & Joynson in 1989 initially as a Legal Secretary. Since then, Laura has benefited in the firms continued investment in its staff and In 2012 she qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive and is experienced in all aspects of residential conveyancing including remortgages, shared ownership, new build and leasehold properties. In 2018 Laura became department head of conveyancing. Laura also has many years experience in making Wills and dealing with the Administration of Estates.

• Michael Ogden

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  Mike joined Bell Lamb & Joynson in March 2017 and work as a residential conveyancing solicitor in the Runcorn office. He specialises in sales and purchases, re-mortgages, equity releases and transfers of equity. He has previously worked in number of firms in the North West, both city centre and on the high street. Mike completed his Law Degree at Sheffield University and his Legal Practice Course with the College of Law in Chester. Mike’s hobbies include going to the gym (if that can be can be called a hobby), playing football (in the loose sense of the word) and socialising with friends. He is another of the growing band of Liverpool FC supporters within the firm.

• Terlei Jones

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  Teleri studied Philosophy and Ethics at degree and Masters level and taught at a secondary school for 5 years before converting to Law in 2005. She studied the Graduate Diploma in Law and the LPC at the College of Law in Chester and received a distinction in each. In 2007 she moved to Liverpool to complete her training contract and began specialising in Family Law in 2008. She qualified as a solicitor in 2009. Since then she has represented clients in all aspects of family law and can advise on private law Children, Divorce and Financial Order matters. Teleri’s passion is public law children matters and became a member of the Children Law Panel in November 2015. After almost 10 years in Liverpool Teleri joined BLJ in May 2017. Teleri is an experienced advocate and enjoys representing her clients at court from the start of the case to the end. Personal: As her name suggests, Teleri is from Wales and is fluent in Welsh and passionate about all things Welsh. She is a mother of 2 little boys who keep her very busy in her spare time. She is interested in music, art, cooking, history, travelling and reading when time permits.

• Charlotte McNally

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• Jane Hedges

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  Jane attended Broughton Hall High School and St Edward’s College in Liverpool before studying law at Liverpool Polytechnic and Chester Law College. She was admitted as a solicitor in 1995 and soon after became a Duty Solicitor. Jane has practised in a number of firms in Liverpool, Wirral and Chester both as a solicitor and partner. Jane has advised and represented Clients from the police station through to the Crown Court. Jane achieved her Higher Court (Criminal) rights of audience in 2010 and has long experience helping Clients in a wide range of criminal cases. She also has experience of dealing with transport law prosecutions and has represented Clients before the Traffic Commissioners at public inquiries. Jane lives with her partner and their daughter. She loves reading, plays guitar and supports Everton FC.

• Helen Schofield

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  Mike Leeman

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  Mike attended Calday Grange Grammar school on the Wirral and then studied at Sheffield Hallam University followed by the University of Sheffield before starting his training contract with the firm in 1996 qualifying as a solicitor in 1998. Mike became a partner in 2001 and is the firms managing partner, head of crime and the firms COLP. Mike specialises in Criminal and Motoring Law and has vast experience in this field having started advising suspects in police stations from 1993 whilst studying at University. As a higher court advocate Mike can represent clients in cases from the Magistrate courts right through to the Court of Appeal. Mike has vast experience in all criminal cases ranging from simple theft allegations right up to High Profile Murders, allegations, Fraud and Drug supply cases and has an exceptional understanding of allegations that involve information technology. Away from the office Mike lives in Lydiate with his partner and has 2 children. A sports fanatic having played football and rugby but with a real passion for Tennis, which he still plays and competes on a regular basis. Mike is actively involved as a volunteer within the sport and is a qualified Tennis referee.

• Peter Green

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  Peter joined the firm in 1992 and after qualifying as a Solicitor in 1995 chose to specialise in criminal and personal injury cases. Peter is a member of the Duty Solicitor Scheme and undertakes a broad criminal case load ranging from simple motoring offences to the most serious cases of robbery, and in the Crown Court. Peter continues to undertake Police Station attendances and is an important member of the BLJ Criminal team who operate a rota system to ensure that clients can be represented at any time of any day in any Police Station 365 days of the year. Peter also conducts a wide range of personal injury cases specialising in Road Traffic accidents, tripping and slipping cases and accidents at work. Peter believes in personal contact with his clients and will always ensure that he is available to see his clients when they need to see him. PERSONAL: Peter has been an Everton season ticket holder for over 20 years and has a passion for rock music, regularly attending concerts, he has also more recently become a keen and enthusiastic golfer .

• Teleri Jones

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  Teleri studied Philosophy and Ethics at degree and Masters level and taught at a secondary school for 5 years before converting to Law in 2005. She studied the Graduate Diploma in Law and the LPC at the College of Law in Chester and received a distinction in each. In 2007 she moved to Liverpool to complete her training contract and began specialising in Family Law in 2008. She qualified as a solicitor in 2009. Since then she has represented clients in all aspects of family law and can advise on private law Children, Divorce and Financial Order matters. Teleri’s passion is public law children matters and became a member of the Children Law Panel in November 2015. After almost 10 years in Liverpool Teleri joined BLJ in May 2017. Teleri is an experienced advocate and enjoys representing her clients at court from the start of the case to the end. Personal: As her name suggests, Teleri is from Wales and is fluent in Welsh and passionate about all things Welsh. She is a mother of 2 little boys who keep her very busy in her spare time. She is interested in music, art, cooking, history, travelling and reading when time permits.