Success Stories

Step Legal Solicitors are delighted to announce the promotion of Diane Powell to the position of Director of Operations. In her new role, Diane will lead the firm’s operational strategy, overseeing day-to-day business operations to ensure consistency, efficiency, and sustainable growth. She will continue to focus on enhancing operational performance, strengthening people management, and implementing […]

Step Legal Solicitors has announced the promotion of Director Laura Wilkinson to Head of Compliance, a strategic appointment to bolster the firm’s governance framework and support its growth ambitions. In her new capacity, Laura will work closely with Managing Director, Abid Hussain, Head of Finance, Gary Cook, Practice Director, Diane Powell and the heads of

At Step Legal Limited, we are dedicated to guiding clients through even the most complex legal challenges. In this detailed account, we share how our Associate Solicitor and Head of Medical Negligence, Dominic Jones, successfully navigated a demanding clinical negligence claim, overcoming significant obstacles to secure a fair settlement of a little under £10,000 for

At Step Legal, we believe that exceptional legal representation goes hand in hand with genuine care. When clients come to us at some of the most difficult moments of their lives, they deserve more than expertise they deserve understanding, compassion, and unwavering support. The successful resolution of a highly complex road traffic accident claim in

Step Legal Solicitors are delighted to announce the appointment of Diane Powell as a Practice Manager and Head of Human Resources. This hire marks a significant step in the firm’s commitment to operational excellence and the continued development of its talented team. Diane brings over two decades of experience from working with Management team at

At Step Legal, we know that behind every personal injury claim is a real person whose life has been turned upside down. An unexpected accident can leave you dealing with pain, stress and uncertainty about what comes next in your life and your future. In this article, we share how our experienced personal injury solicitors

When our client sustained a serious hand injury at work, the impact was immediate and far-reaching. Beyond the physical injury itself, the accident affected their ability to work, drive, perform everyday tasks, and continue hobbies they had previously enjoyed. From the outset, Step Legal Limited focused on ensuring that the claim reflected the full consequences

A serious workplace injury can change everything in an instant. For our client, a migrant warehouse worker injured on the job, the consequences were devastating physically, emotionally and financially. Alongside the pain of her injuries, she faced uncertainty about her future, her ability to work and how she would support herself and her family. At

Step Legal Solicitors are proud to announce the expansion of their Residential Property team by the appointment of Simon Powell, a highly experienced non-practicing residential conveyancing solicitor. Simon brings many years of specialist expertise in property transactions, including freehold and leasehold conveyancing, new-build purchases, shared ownership schemes, and high-value residential sales and purchases. His arrival

Step Legal Solicitors are delighted to announce the promotion of Associate Solicitor Laura Wilkinson to Director, marking a significant step in the firm’s commitment to excellence in residential conveyancing. With a strong background in Real Estate Compliance & High-Risk matters, Laura will play a pivotal role in supporting the firm’s next phase of growth, working

Renowned for her comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of conveyancing, Liz brings a wealth of experience in managing complex transactions, mentoring legal professionals, and driving operational excellence. Notably, she previously spearheaded the establishment of a successful residential conveyancing department at one of her former firms, showcasing her leadership and strategic vision. Abid Hussain the Managing

Step Legal Solicitors is pleased to announce the appointment of Greg Bradford as a Conveyancing Assistant at their Stoke office. Greg brings with him extensive experience in Conveyancing and Probate, making him a valuable addition to the team. Greg’s career in the legal field has been marked by his dedication and expertise in managing complex

Stoke-on-Trent – September 2, 2024 – Step Legal Solicitors are delighted to announce the appointment of Laura Wilkinson as our new Associate Conveyancing Solicitor who will be based at their Hanley office. Laura Wilkinson who previously worked in a large regional firm brings a wealth of experience in residential conveyancing and supervision, further enhancing our

Step Legal are delighted to announce the appointment of an experienced Conveyancer Lauren Williams. She is a Specialist residential property conveyancer with significant experience of buying and selling residential property. She will be joining the team under the leadership of the Director and Head of Conveyancing, Olivia Hargreaves, to further strengthen and grow the department.

Step Legal have recently won a case on behalf of a mobile carer who endured a horrifying experience when her vehicle was suddenly hit from the side as she was parking. The force of the impact spun her car around, pushing it a staggering 20 yards into a grass verge. The carer, whose identity we

Step legal Solicitors are thrilled to welcome a new member to our Property team. Please join us in extending a warm welcome to our newest Associate solicitor Shehbaz Bhatti With an impressive background and extensive experience in the field, Shehbaz brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise with him. His skills in Conveyancing will be

Step Legal Solicitors are thrilled to announce the addition of a highly experienced solicitor. Please join us in welcoming Jennifer O’Brien, who will practice Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence law to be based at their Stoke office which is situated in Festival Park, Hanley. Jennifer brings with her an extensive background in handling all types of personal injury claims including accidents

Step Legal Solicitors are delighted to announce that Olivia Hargreaves, who is presently the Acting Head of Conveyancing, has been promoted as a Director of the company.   This is an impressive feat for a young lawyer who has carved out a considerable reputation for herself in a short span of time. She is a client focused

At the end of January 2022, we settled a personal injury claim that we started nearly a decade ago. It was the last of three claims brought on behalf of the same family, whose lives were changed forever when they were involved in a road traffic collision on 6 July 2013 – which  occurred when

In July 2017, a young man was sitting in the lounge of his brother’s flat when he heard a strange sound coming from the kitchen. Seconds later there was a loud bang and before he knew it he was engulfed in flames and trapped under a heavy piece of furniture. It turns out that there

January 2021 is a month that Dominic Jones, one of our most experienced personal injury lawyers, will never forget. This is because it was in January of this year that a young Polish man walked into our offices in Crewe to ask if we could help him recover compensation for serious injuries sustained in a motorbike accident of

It is bad luck to be involved in one accident at work, let alone three. Yet this is what happened to a client of ours recently, when they were injured in three successive accidents which occurred when the fork lift truck they were driving was hit by fork lift trucks being driven by co-workers. As Dominic Jones, the

At Step Legal, Every member of our team brings something special to the firm.  In the case of our much valued paralegal, Agnieszka Kulas, It is her wealth of experience in pursuing personal injury claims and her ability to provide specialist advice and support to our Polish clients, including a free and easy to access interpretation and translation

Agnieszka Kulas – Doświadczony Doradca ds. Obrażeń Ciała i Specjalista ds. Kontaktów z Polskimi Klientami W Step Legal każdy członek naszego zespołu wnosi do firmy coś wyjątkowego. W przypadku naszego bardzo cenionego Doradcy Prawnego, Agnieszki Kulas, jest to jej bogate doświadczenie w dochodzeniu roszczeń odszkodowawczych oraz umiejętność zapewnienia specjalistycznego doradztwa i wsparcia naszym polskim klientom,

There are many law firms that handle personal injury claims, but very few who have the expertise to take on cases involving serious injuries with life changing consequences. We are talking about cases involving severe spinal injuries, catastrophic brain damage, the loss of an upper or lower limb, extensive scarring or physical deformity, sight and hearing loss

It is never easy to revisit a painful event in your past and particularly one that has had life changing consequences.  Memories that you have tried to suppress can come flooding back and feelings of anxiety and stress can become so heightened it is difficult not to get overwhelmed. Little wonder then that accident victims

Combining a career in law with raising a young family is not an easy task, but is something that the head of our personal injury department, Anna Rushton, seemingly takes in her stride and which leaves us in awe of her. In what we imagine many working parents can relate to, here is the story of how Anna

On 30 October 2020, Step Legal Solicitors promoted their current head of residential conveyancing,Anees Khan, to the position of company director.  At the same time, Anees was also appointed as the firm’s compliance officer for finance and administration and given a pivotal role in helping to shape the firm’s future business development strategy. This is an

It is not often that we have to take a case to court in order to secure a client personal injury compensation.  However, where the individual or organization we believe to be to blame for an accident refuses to admit liability, or else declines to accept our assessment of the money that should rightfully be

Step Legal Solicitors are delighted to announce that in collaboration with Immediate Solutions and Cheshire East Council they have adopted one of the prominent roundabouts connecting Crewe. The roundabout is between Weston Road and University Way/David Whitby Way, connecting the A500 and the Shavington Bypass. Step Legal signage has been placed in front of all

Substantial compensation recovered for abuse victim whose former partner breached data protection rules to access private medical records Having specialised in personal injury claims for many years, it is rare for us to be shocked when clients tell us what they have been through.  However, we were staggered recently when a young woman came to

Development sites in Staffordshire can be hard to come by, particularly small scale sites suitable for housing which already have the benefit of planning permission. Competition among would-be buyers can be fierce and the person who emerges victorious will usually be the first to make an asking price offer and to agree to complete within

Step Legal Solicitors continue to go from strength to strength with the launch of a new medical negligence and professional negligence service from July 2020 At a time when many businesses in the UK are battening down the hatches and putting their staff on furlough due to Covid-19, Step Legal Solicitors continue to buck the

£175,000 recovered for the victim of a road traffic accident who had been told by his former solicitor that his claim was worth no more than £25,000 If ever there was a case that highlights the importance of seeking specialist advice when it comes to making a personal injury claim, then a case handled recently

From 14 April 2020, Step Legal Solicitors will be able to offer conveyancing services to anyone in Crewe or the surrounding area who is looking to move home or who otherwise needs help with a residential property sale or purchase or a remortgage. This is an exciting development for the firm, which already has a

It is not easy to get a car insurer to agree to hand over compensation in a personal injury claim where responsibility for a road traffic accident in which those injuries were sustained is denied.  Yet this is what personal injury specialist Anna Rushton managed to do when she convinced an insurer to settle a heavily contested pedestrian accident claim, in which there were conflicting accounts

Step Legal Solicitors Polish translation service proves invaluable for a non-English speaking forestry worker seeking compensation following an accident at work Making a personal injury compensation claim is a relatively straightforward process where you consult a specialist solicitor, but can be a daunting prospect where you are visiting the UK from another country and speak little or no English.

Volunteer photographer recommended to Step Legal Solicitors by a family member secures £30,000 compensation following an unprovoked dog attack Many people who come to us for personal injury advice do so on the basis of a recommendation made by someone who has already benefited from using our service. This is how we came to be instructed by

It is no secret that high street businesses up and down the country are struggling to survive in the face of increased competition from online providers and national companies based in out of town developments. However, a firm of solicitors in Crewe is determined to do all it can to buck the trend by encouraging