Dr John Brown

Civil Litigation is often described as “the most complicated indoor sport devised by mankind“. 

Going to Court is not to be undertaken without fully understanding what is involved. It is a fact that if you do not comply with the specific Civil Procedure Rules, you could simply find your claim or defence being struck out.

Being involved in any action as a litigant is to be at war under our adversarial system. It is fraught with financial danger and ignorance of the law is no excuse.

Civil litigation is when a personal claim is pursued through the civil courts. A large number of matters can result in civil litigation.

It does not matter if you are bringing a claim (“Claimant“) or defending a claim (“Defendant“), I can offer advice and services to get you through the process.

You might be in dispute with a neighbour, have a disagreement over a planning application or dispute a boundary or a debt.

We have the experience to assist you, allowing us to manage the process for you with the minimum amount of fuss and stress.

There are many types of claims which go through the Courts as Small Claims, Fast Track or Multi Track cases, each of which have separate and distinct costs implications.

Do not ignore any Claim Letter (a letter before action) or receipt of an N1 Claim Form.

From receipt by you (or when the Court legally assumes receipt) the clock is ticking as to the response required by you and thereafter. You need to be aware of the obligations upon you to obey Court orders and the implications you may face for any failure to do so.

Be a winner, be informed and have a trusted professional team behind you. 

The following may result in civil litigation through the Courts as Small Claims, Fast Track, or Multi Track cases and each of these have costs implications:

Debt Claim or Defence; Civil Injunctions;  Bankruptcy;  Contractual Disputes;  Consumer Rights;  Negligence;  Landlord and Tenant Disputes;  Boundary Disputes;  Breach of Contract;  Defamation and Slander; and  Wrongful and Malicious Prosecution Claims — we can pursue compensation claims against the police and other prosecution authorities (e.g. Customs and Excise,  RSPCA) when a prosecution has been brought against you without reasonable cause.

SMALL CLAIMS have a different regime, as any claim under £10,000 is deemed to be a small claim and this means you are unable to recover legal fees should you succeed. I offer a value for money service to assist you with various elements of a small claim or can deal with the whole claim for you.

My approach

Under Direct Access I can offer you the same legal services which a High Street Firm of Solicitors can provide to you in preparing your legal case from start to finish. As well as being able to appear for you in any Court or Tribunal.

THIS WILL GIVE YOU CONTINUITY FROM START TO FINISH AND ALLOW YOU TO HAVE DIRECT CONTACT WITH YOUR TRIAL BARRISTER

Whilst I can also save you at least 35% on your legal fees

I will always give a 20 minutes free initial consultation over Phone, Skype or Zoom.

My work

I do Criminal Defence, Road Traffic matters, Civil Litigation, Family Law Children , Family Law Financials after divorce and litigated will disputes 

I have also done taxi licence appeals and drafted grounds for criminal appeals 

About me

I was called to the Bar in 2000 - I am based in the North East between Durham and Newcastle. Most of my work in Courts is from Newcastle across to Carlisle then down the M6 to Liverpool and across to Manchester then back up to Leeds and York. I am willing to attend any Court in England or Wales if you meet my travel costs and of course if your case is listed by video or telephone or you only need written advice or help with paperwork on your case i can assist no matter where you are located. I am qualified to do Litigation which means i can deal with every aspect of your case from the very start to the end, or if you  wish i can be instructed only to attend hearings and you would then do all the preparation on your case yourself.

What my clients say

I can send references on request 

 

"Over the last 6 years I had been badly let down by my solicitors and barristers who had collectively failed my divorce case from an abusive husband; followed by painful and long-winded financial settlement. 

Dr John Brown has been the best barrister I have ever had. His deep understanding and vigorous support during the hearing today was feeling of a fresh breath for me after being suffocated and bullied in this legal procedure over the last 6 years.

I am a counsellor and advocating clients who has been suffering from DV/DA.  Although I cannot thank you enough for your fast and effective support, I will definitely recommend your service and Dr Brown to anyone in need of legal support.

FM."

Professional & academic

BA Hons Law and PhD Arbitration