Meet the Team Leaders
What others Say ...
“James Fisher is a tenacious advocate. Always well prepared, and with an encyclopaedic knowledge of the Rules and relevant case, he rightly earns the respect of the Court.”
Robert Weston, Partner (top-tier Legal 500), MFG Solicitors, Kidderminster
“James Fisher has a very quick mind and speedily assesses how to deal with and head off the issues in a case.”
“Fiercely good”
Satish Jakhu, Partner,
Rubric Lois King Solicitors, Edgbaston
“For some time I have instructed James Fisher exclusively in relation to the preparation of Bills in multi-track cases.
He produces accurate documentation in what are complex matters in a timely fashion. He is also very approachable and thus an excellent resource if you are looking for guidance in this complex area of legal practice.”
Andrew Lund, Partner, Rees Page Solicitors, Wolverhampton
“Your firm provides a high quality service and you will always go “that extra mile” to satisfy the needs of your clients including us here at WH Law. The work you do is of a high quality. You and members of your team are always approachable, helpful and supportive.
I am pleased to commend you to others who may wish to use your services and indeed I recommend you to many other lawyers
who I meet.”
Michael Rogers, Managing Director, WH Law Ltd
“Sensible, very approachable and always practical, Forest Costing are prepared to squeeze the pips for their client but still keep an eye on the overall outcome. I thoroughly recommend them”
Adam Tedstone, Tedstone, George & Tedstone Solicitors, Penkridge
“Mr Fisher is rightly recognised as an expert in legal costs.”
District Judge, Worcester County Court
“I entirely agree with and endorse the written submissions prepared by Mr Fisher”
District Judge, Bristol County Court
“I have been thoroughly impressed with your advocacy today and the extent of your preparations”
Costs Judge, Birmingham Land Tribunal
Experience
James Fisher, F.Inst.L.Ex, Member of the Academy of Experts, Senior Costs Draftsman and Costs Budgeting Specialist, Managing Director
James is a well known and respected member of the costing community both locally and nationally. He has been involved in a number of important costs decisions at Court of Appeal, High Court and County Court level.
James is regularly instructed by Legal500 firms, banks, local authorities, blue chip companies and litigants in person. James has a thorough knowledge of legal costs and knows the subject ‘like the back of his hand’.
Although James has a broad knowledge of all contentious and non-contentious costs matters, he devotes most of his time to dealing with high value complex claims and advocacy. He is a familiar face in the corridors of the High Court Senior Courts Costs Office in London and at local County Courts. He divides his time equally between a Claimant and Defendant caseload. James’ robust approach and pragmatic advice has netted tens of millions of pounds for his clients over his 18 year career in the law. To reflect his expertise James is now a member of the Academy of Experts. He is also a member of the Fellowship of Christian Lawyers. He has written many articles and has been featured in several legal journals.
James always enjoys fighting for the underdog and has for many years assisted litigants in person with disputing or recovering costs. He has a particular interest in Solicitor and client costs and Solicitors Act 1974. He has been involved in a number of reported cases on the issue of ‘statute bills’ and ‘special circumstances’ under s.70 of the Act such as Leel v FBC Manby Bowdler [2010].
Hobbies & Interests
Outside of work James enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf and badminton, reading scientific papers and (trying) to play the guitar.
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