Jim Morris
Solicitor - Head of Dispute Resolution/Construction
SRA ID: 229032
Jim Morris is Head of DTM Legal’s dispute resolution team, specialising in complex commercial litigation issues including director and shareholder complications, construction and intellectual property. Recommended as a ‘Leading Individual’ in the Legal 500, Jim is “able to get to grips with any matter swiftly” and his expertise lies in assisting clients to bring swift resolution to disputes which have the potential to cause serious financial and commercial damage if allowed to become protracted. Jim is a graduate of Cardiff University and spent two years teaching English in Japan before qualifying as a lawyer in 2000. He is a father of three who in his spare time is a children’s rugby coach, enjoys sailing and walking with his family. The family’s latest challenge is walking Offa’s Dyke but not in one go!
Archway House, Station Road, CH1 3DR
Licensed for 24 years
Practice Areas
IT & Intellectual Property, Regulations, Construction, Company & Commercial, Consumer
- Construction 17%
- Dispute Resolution 83%
12 Client Reviews
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About Jim Morris
Jim Morris is Head of DTM Legal’s dispute resolution team, specialising in complex commercial litigation issues including director and shareholder complications, construction and intellectual property. Recommended as a ‘Leading Individual’ in the Legal 500, Jim is “able to get to grips with any matter swiftly” and his expertise lies in assisting clients to bring swift resolution to disputes which have the potential to cause serious financial and commercial damage if allowed to become protracted. Jim is a graduate of Cardiff University and spent two years teaching English in Japan before qualifying as a lawyer in 2000. He is a father of three who in his spare time is a children’s rugby coach, enjoys sailing and walking with his family. The family’s latest challenge is walking Offa’s Dyke but not in one go!
Languages Spoken: English, Japanese
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United Kingdom
Currently Registered
15/09/00
09/11/23
We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor
WORK EXPERIENCE
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Duration
SRA-approved manager - Member
Dtm Legal
?-present
Client friendly
Jim Morris is very pragmatic and client friendly.
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Fantastic results
Jim Morris is a high-calibre solicitor who gives absolute confidence from the outset and obtains fantastic results in difficult and high-value matters. He keeps clients up-to-date on the progression of claims and costs whilst providing outstanding advice. He clearly cares about obtaining the best result for us, didn’t delegate and no-nonsense commercial advice. I have already recommended to other businesses.
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Highly competent
Jim Morris and Richard Harris are both very committed to their clients and highly competent.
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Good results
Jim Morris is a commercially minded, client-facing lawyer who works hard to get a good result.
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Best legal advice
Jim Morris understands the needs of our business and whilst ensuring we receive the best legal advice it is with a real commercial acumen providing us a with a strong legal and tactical solution for every issue.
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Peace of mind
Your professional advice was invaluable in our negotiations & peace of mind in settlement Thank you so much for your charming help Jim
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Excellent litigator
Jim Morris is an excellent litigator. Tough, pragmatic, imaginative with good commercial judgement.
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Excellent lawyer
Jim Morris is an excellent lawyer, with a real commitment to his clients and a firm grasp of the case. He is good on tactics and always goes the extra mile to solve his clients problems.
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Efficient
I would make special mention of Jim Morris, Guy Thomas and Kathryn Conifer as individuals who provide a speed of response and a depth of knowledge (and how to apply that knowledge most practically) that puts them significantly ahead of most others I have met in their field.
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First class
Jim Morris is a first class lawyer with excellent commercial awareness and delivers what his clients want.
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