Business Details
35 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Legal Services in Liverpool & Bootle
Established in 1991, James Murray Solicitors is a leading law firm based in Liverpool and Bootle, serving clients across the North West and nationally. Our practice spans criminal law, family law, personal injury, housing, and medical negligence, with a focus on meticulous case preparation and advocacy. Accredited by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, we combine over three decades of experience with a client-centric approach, offering tailored legal solutions. Our team of solicitors, legal executives, and paralegals is committed to achieving justice through robust representation and transparent communication. We hold accreditations reflecting our adherence to professional standards, including SRA authorisation for both our Liverpool and Bootle offices.Clients praise our ability to navigate complex legal challenges, from criminal defence to industrial disease claims, with empathy and expertise. Our 24/7 emergency response ensures timely support for those facing police interviews or urgent legal matters. With a track record of securing favourable outcomes in courts up to the Court of Appeal, we prioritise client needs through flexible appointment scheduling and clear cost structures, including Legal Aid and fixed-fee arrangements.
Services
Criminal Law
Family Law
Personal Injury
Housing Disputes
Medical Negligence
Motoring Offences
Care Proceedings
Industrial Disease Claims
Police Action Cases
Asbestos Claims
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- 24/7 emergency legal response for police interviews
- SRA-accredited solicitors with 30+ years' local experience
- Transparent fee structures including fixed fees and Legal Aid
- Multi-disciplinary team handling complex cases up to Court of Appeal
- Client testimonials highlighting successful outcomes in challenging cases
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)
What people say
Excellent service
Professional attitude
Swift conclusion
Outstanding representation
Properly supported
Services
Criminal Law
Our criminal law team provides robust defence representation for charges ranging from motoring offences to serious fraud. With SRA-accredited solicitors and police station representatives, we offer 24/7 emergency support for police interviews. Our expertise spans Crown Court trials and Court of Appeal cases, focusing on meticulous evidence analysis and strategic advocacy to protect clients' rights and liberty.
Family Law
Specialising in divorce, child arrangements, and care proceedings, our family law department combines legal expertise with compassionate guidance. We handle both private and public law cases, working with barristers to achieve favourable outcomes. Services include Legal Aid assessments, fixed-fee options, and tailored advice for complex custody disputes and financial settlements following relationship breakdowns.
Personal Injury
We pursue compensation for road traffic accidents, workplace injuries, and violent crime victims on a No Win No Fee basis. Our solicitors handle claims from initial assessment through to court representation, focusing on maximum compensation for physical and psychological injuries. We provide home visits for clients unable to attend offices and maintain transparent communication throughout the claims process.
Industrial Disease
Specialist support for asbestos-related diseases and other occupational illnesses, including mesothelioma and vibration white finger. We trace former employers' insurers and build strong cases for compensation, offering home visits and 24/7 availability. Claims are handled on a conditional fee basis with expert barrister support for court proceedings.
Motoring Offences
Defence representation for drink driving, totting-up bans, and serious motoring offences. Our solicitors provide fixed-fee options for court representation, with expertise in exceptional hardship arguments and special reasons pleas. We handle cases from police station attendance through to Crown Court trials, maintaining clear cost structures and flexible payment arrangements.
People
Jim Murray
Solicitor, Senior Partner
LLM-qualified solicitor with over 30 years' experience founding and leading the firm. Specialises in strategic case management and complex criminal defence work.
Paul Fletcher
Solicitor, Managing Partner
Head of family law department with 25+ years' experience in public and private family law matters including high-conflict custody cases.
Lee Massingham
Solicitor, Partner
Specialist in personal injury and industrial disease claims, managing complex compensation cases involving asbestos-related illnesses and workplace accidents.
Mark Ellis
Solicitor, Partner
Motoring law expert with extensive experience defending serious driving offences and representing clients in exceptional hardship cases.
Paul Rogan
Solicitor
Medical negligence specialist handling complex clinical error cases, with particular focus on hospital and GP negligence claims.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in criminal law, family law, personal injury, housing disputes, medical negligence, motoring offences, and industrial disease claims.
Do you offer 24/7 legal support?
Yes, we provide 24-hour emergency response for police interviews and urgent legal matters across our practice areas.
Can I get Legal Aid for my case?
Legal Aid is available for many criminal, family, and housing cases subject to eligibility. We'll assess your situation during initial consultation.
What are your office locations?
We have offices at 5th Floor, 3a Bridgewater Street, Liverpool L1 OAR and 41 Merton Road, Bootle, L20 7AP.
How do you charge for legal services?
We offer fixed fees for many services, hourly rates (from £134-£272), and No Win No Fee options for personal injury and industrial disease claims.
How experienced is your legal team?
Our solicitors have 4-30 years' experience, with specialists in all practice areas and proven track records in courts up to the Court of Appeal.
