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Professional negligence solicitors in Staffordshire and the West Midlands

 

When a professional gets it wrong and it costs you, we help you put it right.

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Bring a professional negligence claim

Bring a professional negligence claim

You rely on professionals to get things right. When a solicitor, accountant, surveyor, architect, financial adviser or other professional falls below the standard expected and it causes you a loss, you may be entitled to compensation. The aim is to recover what their mistake has cost you.

We act for businesses and individuals across Lichfield, Cannock, Sutton Coldfield, Dudley and the wider West Midlands.

We look closely at what the professional should have done, what they actually did, and the loss that followed, then advise clearly on whether you have a claim worth pursuing.

 

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What our professional negligence solicitors can help with

If poor professional advice or work has cost you money, we help you assess and pursue a claim.

Negligent solicitors and conveyancers

Negligent accountants and tax advisers

Negligent surveyors and valuers

Negligent architects, engineers and construction professionals

Negligent financial advisers and brokers

Negligent will writing and probate advice

Losses from missed deadlines and limitation dates

Negligent contracts and transactions

Defending professional negligence claims

Pre-action protocol claims

Negotiation and settlement

Court proceedings where needed

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Tell us what has happened and we will put you in touch with the right person. 

How a dispute is resolved

 

Most disputes settle long before a courtroom. The courts actually expect both sides to try to resolve things first, so a structured, commercial approach is usually the fastest way to a result.

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Early advice

We review the position, the evidence and your goals, then set out your options and the likely cost.

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Letter before action

We set out your claim clearly to the other side, which often opens the door to settlement.

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Negotiation

We try to agree a sensible outcome without proceedings, protecting your position throughout.

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Mediation and ADR

Where it helps, a structured settlement process can resolve matters faster and at lower cost.

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Issuing a claim

If settlement is not possible, we issue court proceedings and manage the case for you.

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Resolution

The dispute ends in a negotiated settlement or, where it goes the distance, a court judgment.

How professional negligence claims work

A professional negligence claim has a few moving parts. You generally need to show that the professional owed you a duty of care, that they fell below the standard reasonably expected of someone in their field, and that this breach caused you a financial loss that the law recognises.

Not every mistake or disappointing outcome is negligence. The question is whether the professional acted in a way that a reasonably competent professional in the same field would not have. That often calls for expert evidence, and we will advise honestly on the strength of a claim before you commit to it.

There is also a specific pre-action protocol for professional negligence claims that sets out the steps both sides are expected to take before any court proceedings, and following it properly helps your case.

Key things you should know

  • You generally need to show a duty of care, a breach of the expected standard, and a financial loss caused by that breach.

  • Time limits are strict and can be complex. The basic period is usually six years, but in some cases a further three year period runs from when you knew about the problem, subject to a long stop.

     

    Not every poor outcome is negligence, so an honest early assessment of the merits matters.

    Expert evidence is often needed to show what a reasonably competent professional should have done.

    There is a dedicated pre-action protocol for professional negligence claims that the courts expect you to follow.

    Acting promptly protects your position, both on limitation and on the evidence.

Why getting the right advice matters, and why Ansons

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Commercial advice

We keep one eye on the outcome and the other on the cost, so the strategy always makes business sense.

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We aim to settle

Court is a tool, not the default. We push for the sensible outcome wherever we can.

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Experienced disputes team

A team that handles commercial disputes day in, day out.

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Plain English

Clear advice without the legal jargon, so you always know where you stand.

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Costs explained clearly

You will understand the likely cost and the options before you commit to anything.

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Local offices

Offices in Lichfield, Cannock, Sutton Coldfield and Dudley, with clients across the West Midlands.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I have a professional negligence claim?

You may, if a professional owed you a duty of care, fell below the standard reasonably expected, and that caused you a financial loss. We will look at what they should have done against what they did, and give you an honest view on the merits.

How long do I have to bring a claim?

Time limits here are strict and can be complex. The basic limit is usually six years, but in some cases a further three years can run from when you became aware of the problem, subject to an overall long stop. It is best to take advice quickly.

Is every mistake negligence?

No. The test is whether the professional acted in a way that a reasonably competent professional in their field would not have. A disappointing result on its own is not enough, which is why an early assessment is important.

Your Dispute Resolution Team

Our Dispute Resolution team helps individuals and businesses deal with conflict quickly, proportionately and with as little stress as possible. From contract and property disputes to inheritance claims, neighbour issues and workplace disagreements, they focus on practical solutions, explaining your options clearly, weighing up risk and cost, and working towards the outcome that best protects your interests, whether through negotiation, mediation or the courts.

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Serving clients across Staffordshire and the West Midlands

 

Ansons has offices in Lichfield, Cannock, Sutton Coldfield and Dudley, supporting clients across the wider region including Tamworth, Burntwood, Rugeley, Walsall, Birmingham and beyond.

St Mary's Chambers, 5-7 Breadmarket Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6LQ

T: 01543 263 456
E: info@ansons.law

Commerce House, Ridings Park, Eastern Way, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 7FJ

T: 01543 466 660
E: info@ansons.law

316-318 Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B74 2UG

T: 0121 716 3716
E: info@ansons.law

Unit 10, Castle Court 2, Castlegate Way, Dudley, DY1 4RH

T: 0121 550 0010
E: info@ansons.law

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Ansons Solicitors Limited (trading as Ansons Solicitors and Ansons) is a UK law firm registered in England and Wales as a limited liability company No. 09425410 whose registered office is at St Mary’s Chambers 5-7 Breadmarket Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6LQ. Ansons Solicitors Limited is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority with SRA No. 627635.

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