Timothy L Willitts

Tim practises in all aspects of personal injury law, regularly appearing on behalf of both Claimants and Defendants, often in high value cases involving injuries of maximum severity, but also across the entire range of personal injury litigation, including several so-called LVI cases. He was junior counsel in the case of Casey -v- Cartwright.

He is also a well-established clinical negligence practitioner, with litigation experience involving all areas of medicine, including general, cosmetic and orthopaedic surgery, birth trauma and dental negligence. His clinical negligence practice also extends to cover cases under the Human Rights Act.

He is also experienced in dealing with sports related injuries and has represented several professional sportsmen in personal inury actions.

He also accepts instructions in CICA appeals, inquests, and professional negligence matters. He regularly delivers seminars on all aspects of personal injury, civil procedure and clinical negligence. In terms of paperwork, he has a reputation for attention to detail and compliance with even the tightest of deadlines.

Special Interests

Tim relishes cases involving complex medical and engineering issues, detailed factual disputes involving careful consideration of documentary and other evidence and legal

arguments. This interest is particularly engaged in relation to high value personal injury and clinical negligence litigation. He regularly gives seminars on his experience in litigation and on topics as diverse as Fatal Accidents Act claims, risk assessments and health and safety at work, the Civil Procedure Rules, LVI claims, clinical negligence and the Human Rights Act. He is a significant contributor to Chambers’ programme of seminars and Lectures to firms of Solicitors.

Memberships

Tim is a member of the following bodies:-Personal Injuries Bar Association
Professional Negligence Bar Association
The Northern Circuit Medical Law Association
Manchester and District Medico-Legal Society

Tim was appointed Chambers’ Treasurer in 2002.

Instructions

Tim is prepared to accept Conditional Fee work, subject to the Chambers Protocol. Fees can be arranged on an hourly basis if needed and should be discussed with the clerks.

Informal Approach

An important part of the ethos of Cobden House Chambers is that members of chambers, including Tim, are happy to discuss cases over the telephone or by email on an informal basis, often without the need for formal instructions. Tim considers that the ongoing relationship between Solicitor and Counsel is critical in presenting a case effectively. He works well as part of this team.

Hobbies

Tim enjoys playing and watching most sports, particularly football, cricket and skiing - all the more so when combined with suitable refreshment. He recently completed his first triathlon, and is currently considering whether or not to repeat the experience.