Biography
I qualified as a solicitor in 2011 and joined Irwin Mitchell in 2012. I have many years of experience in medical negligence claims. As part of a team, I deal with complex and high-value medical negligence claims. I represent clients with a range of injuries but have particular interest in claims associated with birth injuries, amputation, neurological injury (including brain and spinal injury), and fatal accidents. I pride myself on being meticulous and compassionate. I aim to give my clients quality advice and the best result possible.
Key Highlights
- Amputation claim resulting in settlement of £2.5m
- Death of young mother resulting in settlement of £300,000
What do you like about working at Irwin Mitchell?
I am very proud to be part of a business that offers an exceptional service to our clients all round. It is a privilege to work not only with experts within the medical negligence team, but also with the other specialists across the business. Our clients do not always come to us with just one problem in isolation; its satsfying to to able to help them with other legal issues such as family, probate, and public law matters. I believe it is our overall team approach that makes the difference to our clients and ensures a quality experience.
What is the most rewarding aspect of your role?
Sadly most of our clients have already been through a traumatic and upsetting experience. Ultimately I aim to achieve something positive for them so that they can move forward with their lives. I ensure that my clients are supported, informed and assured throughout the litigation process. I know that bringing a claim can be an extremely difficult experience and my priority is always to make that journey as smooth as possible, whilst achieving the very best results for my clients. I absolutely pride myself on my client care and approaching each individual case with compassion and professionalism - I feel rewarded when my clients tell me that I have delivered that.
What inspired you to get into law?
I have always wanted to pursue a career involving helping people and making a difference. When I began my career I very quickly became drawn towards medical negligence. I could see that there was scope to work with the law at the same time as working with ‘real’ people and emotive issues.
What do you do away from the office?
I enjoy spending my spare time relaxing with my husband and daughters, who keep me on my toes! They are a great distraction. I enjoy all forms of exercise, from dancing to boxing. I also have a love for singing, theatre, and good food and drink. Its' all about having a good balance.
Testimonials
“I highly recommend Irwin Mitchell… [They] have been absolutely fantastic taking on my case. It was dealt with in the most caring, professional manner and I keep updated throughout. Irwin Mitchell have successfully won my negligence case and I am so grateful. I would like to thank Rebecca, Elizabeth, Daisy my Barrister and all the wonderful doctors and experts that worked on my case. Thank you all.” - 5* Trustpilot review
"During the 4 years it took for my claim to be settled Lizzie was supportive, informative and extremely professional. She answered any questions I had throughout. And always explained things in a way that I could fully understand what was going on every step of the way. I could not have got closure from my upsetting hospital experience without the help and support of Lizzie and I thank Irwin Mitchell for appointing her to my case.” -5* Trustpilot review
"I had a very positive experience with Irwin Mitchel, the staff were very helpful, considerate and very professional team. I received updates of my case regularly and all the documents and the conversation were very clear. I do recommend this company to anyone."-5* Trustpilot review
"I would like to thank Mrs Elizabeth Paterson personally for her professional and compassionate way that she dealt with my case, I felt I was listened to and treated as an individual. I would recommend Irwin Mitchell Solicitors as I had been through a traumatic experience, I was recommended to this company by a friend, I am so glad that I took their advice, the service provided helped with my recovery."-5* Trustpilot review
"All in all I believe had it not been for Lizzie and the team at Irwin Mitchell I would most certainly not have fared as well as I did. At the end of the case they then advised me about how to deal with what was to come after the case which I don't believe anyone else would have the know how and ability to wish well and offer some last advice at the very end of our case. and was great and extremely helpful advice which had I not got I would be struggling once the case was over."-5* Trustpilot review
"The team at Irwin Mitchell have helped me with a very upsetting and difficult litigation case. They have been professional, kind and sensitive to the difficulties I found with this process. They have kept me informed and have successfully achieved a positive resolution for me. I can thoroughly recommend them" -5* Trustpilot review
