Richard Peaker<\/a>, Jones Myers Managing Partner, said: \u201cWe are deeply saddened by the news of Neil\u2019s death and send our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. Neil was an extraordinary family lawyer whose unwavering dedication and compassion touched countless lives. Neil\u2019s passing is a great loss to the legal community and to all who had the privilege of knowing him.<\/p>\n\u201cWe were delighted when Neil, a hugely committed and highly skilled family lawyer, joined our firm. His valuable contribution to, and passion for, family law and most importantly securing the best outcomes for his clients, was outstanding and he will be sorely missed by all of us.\u201d<\/p>\n
After studying at Nottingham University, Neil qualified in 1984 and embarked on roles specialising in family law in South and North Yorkshire. Those who inspired him included his late father-in-law and his own father. He was also amused and entertained by fictitious \u2018Rumpole of The Bailey\u2019 barrister, Horace Rumpole created by author John Mortimer.<\/p>\n
A champion of resolving relationship breakdown by non-confrontational means, Neil\u2019s dedication to\u00a0 family law and his local community involved him in events which included representing Jones Myers at the Harrogate Chamber of Commerce.<\/p>\n
Martin Mann, Chief Executive of Harrogate District Chamber of Commerce, said: \u201cAll of us within the Chamber and the wider business community in Harrogate will remember a kind, charming and generous man with a real passion for his work and zest for life. Neil lit up a room with his warmth and inimitable wit, and he will be sorely missed by those who knew him,\u201d<\/p>\n
An ardent supporter of the firm\u2019s longstanding charity partner, Henshaws which supports 4,000 service users with sight loss and wide-ranging disabilities, Neil undertook volunteering work in the gardens at Henshaws Arts & Crafts Centre, giving up his time and offering his support.<\/p>\n
He was also a regular contributor of podcasts giving listeners insights and information on divorce and financial related issues on Your Harrogate<\/em> radio station.<\/p>\nKate Banerjee, Jones Myers Partner, added: \u201cNeil will be remembered not only for his expertise in family law coupled with his deep sense of empathy, but also for the fact that he helped countless individuals navigate some of life\u2019s most challenging moments.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-49840","press_releases","type-press_releases","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/press_releases\/49840","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/press_releases"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/press_releases"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=49840"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}