Neil was born and raised in Stafford.
Admitted as a Solicitor in 1980, Neil has been with the practice throughout
his career, as a Partner of Nowell Meller Solicitors from 1982 and a Director
between 2005-2009.
Neil is an experienced Child Care Lawyer and Family and Civil Mediator,
founding and leading the development of The Mediation Centre of which he
is Director. Neil was named Legal Aid Family Lawyer of the Year in 2007 and
is a regular contributor to Family Law Journal and an experienced trainer,
with a particular interest in creative and non-partisan solutions to entrenched
and complex family disputes.
He is a President of Mental Health Tribunals and was a Deputy District Judge
1993-2000
Memberships:
- Law Society's Children Panel
- Family Mediators Association (Vice Chair)
- Resolution Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee
- Stoke on Trent Local Family Justice Council
When not working, Neil's passions are his family and his World music group
"Fish from Oblivion"
