Martin Usher > Shakespeare Martineau LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile
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60 GRACECHURCH STREET
LONDON
EC3V 0HR
England
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Martin Usher
Work Department
Personal Injury
Position
Partner
Career
Martin joined Lime Solicitors as a partner in May 2021, and has over 15 years’ experience in dealing with serious injury and major trauma cases including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, complex musculoskeletal injuries and amputations.
Martin is a committee member for the Major Trauma Group, a not-for-profit community interest company, to assist major trauma victims. The philosophy of the group aligns with Martin’s views that the focus should be on ensuring that all required support and guidance is provided throughout the injured person’s journey.
Martin served over six years as a Trustee for Headway Southampton, including three years as Chair. Martin has recently taken up a position as a Trustee at Headway South West London and is listed on the solicitor directory for Headway UK.
Martin is a vocal advocate for diversity and inclusion and was one of the founding members of his previous firm’s Women in Leadership in Law group. In this regard Martin is driven by a firm belief that there should be equality of opportunity for all.
He has extensive experience of campaigning and engaging with the media to address key issues with respect to the support of people that have sustained serious injury, including engaging with both national and local press and appearing on television and radio.
Lawyer Rankings
London > Insurance > Personal injury: claimant
Shakespeare Martineau LLP‘s personal injury team is led by the ‘excellent‘ Martin Usher, and is experienced in a range of serious injury cases, including claims involving traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, orthopaedic injuries, fatal accidents and amputations. Kent Pattinson is particularly experienced in serious injury claims. The team also has a notable specialism in abuse work, overseen by legal director Malcolm Johnson; this often includes running claims against local authorities concerning historical child abuse.
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