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Brian Fitzpatrick
Year Of Call : 1993
Areas of practice
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Summary
Brian Fitzpatrick has a wealth of experience in civil advocacy and advice. Prior to calling at the Bar he had been a solicitor in Glasgow, Edinburgh and London for 8 years. His training principally was in personal injury cases, fatal accident and Public Inquiries and employment law. As an advocate he has continued to develop his expertise in these areas. He has a particular interest in head and spinal injuries cases. Having served as Head of Policy in the First Minister's Policy Unit for the late Donald Dewar, Brian has a unique insight into the workings of government and policy makers at Scottish and UK levels together with bodies including the British - Irish Council and European Union. A former member of the Scottish Parliament, he is well-versed in its practice and procedures. In personal injury cases, Brian mainly acts on behalf of individual pursuers - including those supported by trade unions or on a speculative basis.
Experience
Brian Fitzpatrick has extensive advocacy experience. This includes Sheriff Court, Employment Tribunal, Inner and Outer House experience in a wide range of cases: reclaiming motions, proofs, judicial review hearings, jury trials and Fatal Accident Inquiries.
Other Information
- Founder Member of the Faculty of Advocates Personal Injury Law Group
