Elizabeth Thomas

Solicitor, Court of Protection

Specialisms & expertise

• Assisting clients and families manage their affairs with empathy and tact
• Day to day contact with those who lack capacity, in particular with individuals who have suffered an acquired brain injury, usually as a result of an accident
• Liaising with carers, case managers, personal injury and clinical negligence lawyers, social workers and relatives to establish an appropriate care regime
• Advising on and preparing a wide range of Deputyship and other applications particularly those relating to clients who have been involved in catastrophic accidents
• Financial management and detailed budgeting for large personal injury / medical negligence damages awards
• Providing detailed information on client’s finances with a view to arranging investment advice

Profile

Elizabeth obtained an honours degree in Anthropology from Durham University before completing the Graduate Diploma in Law and the Legal Practice Course. Elizabeth trained at a national law firm and qualified as a medical negligence and Court of Protection solicitor in 2014. Elizabeth joined the firm in 2016 to specialise in Court of Protection.