Our People
James Driscoll, Partner
James is one of the founding partners of Driscoll Kingston Solicitors.
Founding the company in 2011 with partner Karla Kingston, the ethos of the firm was to bring a modern approach to law, without compromising on client care.
James read Law at the University of Central Lancashire, and after attaining an honours degree, studied the Legal Practice Course at College of Law, Chester.
Completing his legal training at a national law firm based in Lancashire, he rose from trainee to partner in six years, gaining vast experience along the way in personal injury law and business development.
Setting up Driscoll Kingston Solicitors in 2011, James has been responsible for the development of the business, as well as running all manner of files.
James specialises in catastrophic cases, and boasts a satisfied client base in all areas of practice.
Today, James deals with compliance for the firm, as well as business development, marketing and also leads the catastrophic injuries department with partner Karla.
James’ interests include football, golf, skiing, sailing, walking and travelling. He also has a particular interest in race horses.
James is a member of the Law Society, The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers and The Race Horse Owners Association. James is also Membership Secretary of the Royal Airforce Association, Huyton with Roby.
Karla Kingston, Partner
Karla is one of the founding Partners of Driscoll Kingston Solicitors establishing the firm in 2011.
After studying Law at Manchester University and obtaining commendation from the College of Law in Chester, Karla completed her legal training at a large Personal Injury practice in Lancashire. Karla worked her way up that company to become a Partner before breaking away and establishing her own firm, Driscoll Kingston Solicitors.
Karla has a key role within the operational performance within the firm and has overseen the installation of the IT system and development in this area.
Throughout her career Karla has specialised in dealing with all aspects of Personal Injury including, Road Traffic Accidents, Employers Liability and Public Liability claims from more moderate soft tissue injuries to significant catastrophic injuries.
Karla has vast expertise and knowledge in Housing Disrepair and Holiday Sickness Claims dealing with a variety of claims in these areas.
Together with James Driscoll, Karla has overseen the management and development of the firm since its inception and continues to do so.
Karla is a member of the Law Society and the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers.
In her spare time Karla is a keen runner and regularly takes part in charity runs. Karla regularly takes part in charity runs to raise money and awareness for her chosen charities and enjoys taking part in other such running activities which her running club engage in. Karla also enjoys spending time with her two dogs who keep her very busy.
Eilish Cullen
Eilish is a Partner at Driscoll Kingston Solicitors with 5 year PQE experience. Eilish has a particular specialism in Employers Liability and Public Liability Claims. Alongside this, she also specialises in Housing Disrepair claims which is a relatively niche area.
Having Originated from Northern Ireland, Eilish began Her legal studies at Liverpool John Moore’s University before commencing her Legal Practice Court at The Law College in Chester.
Eilish began her Training Contract at a small niche personal injury law firm in Knowsley where she learned the importance of client care, analytical skills and exerting confidence and pride in your work.
Having started in Driscoll Kingston in May 2015 Eilish is enjoying the new challenges that a new caseload brings.
In particular, Eilish finds that accident at work cases are the most rewarding as they involve a high level of client interaction and analytical skills.
Eilish aims to provide excellent client care to all of my clients in line with the Driscoll Kingston ethos and this is recognised at the conclusion of the claim when you know that you have delivered the best result possible for your client.
In her spare time Eilish enjoys going home to Ireland to visit friends and family, going out for meals with her friends and reading.
Joanne Bold
Joanne specialises in Personal Injury, Holiday Illness and Housing disrepair at Driscoll Kingston Solicitors .
Joanne began her legal studies at Edge Hill University before starting her Legal Practice Court at Liverpool John Moore’s.
Joanne started her training contract in a personal injury law firm in Lancashire, where she had worked since leaving university, assisting a Partner of the firm and gaining invaluable experience.
Having started at Driscoll Kingston in August 2016 Joanne is enjoying her new challenges and enjoying working with new clients.
In Joanne’s spare time she enjoys spending time with family and friends, travelling and socialising.
Georgia Whittle
Georgia joined Driscoll Kingston in April 2015.
Georgia is the firms Operations Assistant to Partners at Driscoll Kingston Solicitors.
Georgia works closely with the Partners at Driscoll Kingston keeping track of the office activity/stats which is displayed through excel. Georgia has experience in Operations, assisting all of the Partners. As well as being the firms Operations Assistant Georgia also assists on costs cases, working closely with the firms costs draftsman on many of cost cases, negotiating to meet suitable settlements.
Georgia also manages the social media and marketing for the firm, building and executing social media strategies through competitive and audience-based research to build a strong online reputation.
Outside of work Georgia enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoys long walks and adventurous days out in the country side.
Jennifer Campbell
Jenni joined Driscoll Kingston Solicitors in June 2016 and is the firm’s Trainee Solicitor, due to qualify in October 2018.
Jennifer began her legal studies in Liverpool John Moores University where she achieved an LLB Degree with honours and went on to complete the Legal Practice Court at the same University achieving a distinction.
Jennifer currently runs the Wills and Probate department at Driscoll Kingston, under the supervision of James Driscoll. Jennifer also has a case load of road traffic accident claims and holiday illness claims and also assists with occupiers and public liability claims as well as housing disrepair claims.
In her spare time Jennifer enjoys running and frequently takes part in half marathons and other charity runs. Jennifer also enjoys walking, attending gym and travelling.
David Edwards
David joined Driscoll Kingston in June 2019 as a solicitor in their housing disrepair team.
David’s background is historically in personal injury , mostly road traffic, but also public and employer’s liability claims and his worked for both claimant and defendant firms.
Having studied modern languages at Oxford University, David began his legal studies at the College of Law, Chester and obtained a training contract at a high-street firm in north Manchester before taking up roles in both Manchester and Liverpool city centres. Since qualifying as a solicitor in 1989, David has gained substantial experience in dealing with claims both pre- and post-litigation and looks forward to bringing these skills to bear in housing disrepair claims.
In David’s spare time, David enjoys travelling, reading and listening to most kinds of music.
Olivia Blundell
Olivia joined Driscoll Kingston in July 2019 as a Solicitor.
Olivia studied Law and Criminal Justice at Liverpool John Moore’s University gaining a degree with honours and then continued my studies there for the Legal Practice Course.
Throughout the duration of the LPC she began a legal career, working her way from admin assistant to fee earner assistant within 6 months. Her career has predominately been working in the personal injury sector, specifically dealing with EL/PL and medical negligent claims. Olivia then gained a training contract after successfully completing the LPC and was able to expand her knowledge in other areas such as Financial Mis-selling and Conveyancing.
Coming to the end of her training contract she knew she wanted to be involved in an area which helped people on a personal level as well as working in a particular area which highly interested her. Olivia therefore couldn’t pass on the opportunity to work at Driscoll Kingston when a position for a solicitor in the Housing Disrepair department became available.
Being a newly qualified solicitor Olivia is excited and motivated to progress my career here.
In Olivia’s spare time she enjoys cooking, shopping, spending time with her family and socialising with friends.
Andrew Harris
Andrew specialises in personal injury and housing disrepair at Driscoll Kingston Solicitors.
Andrew is a Senior Litigation Executive and has worked in Birkenhead, Manchester and Liverpool.
Andrew has historically dealt with insurance fraud and managed a Technical Claims Team dealing with all aspects of Personal Injury including, Road Traffic Accidents, Employers Liability and Public Liability.
Andrew having joined Driscoll Kingston in January 2020 aims to provide excellent client care, professional and cogent legal advice to deliver the best possible result for his clients.
In his spare time Andrew has an interest in classic cars especially fast Fords, enjoys formula one, swimming, socialising with friends and is a supporter of Everton Football Club.
Philip Bigelow
Phil joined the firm in March 2020
Phil completed his degree at Liverpool John Moore’s University before completing his LPC at BPP Law School in Manchester. Phil is 10 years PQE and has vast experience in in motor accident claims, claims involving employers and serious injury claims, he is also an experienced litigator having dealt with many claims over the years.
Presently he is in the 2nd year of his part time Masters in law post-graduate degree and is due to graduate in September 2020.
Phil currently works in the housing disrepair department having developed a keen interest in wanting to help clients who vulnerable and had their rights infringed. He also deals with client who have been seriously injured following accidents at work.
Outside of work Phil enjoys spending his time watching Liverpool Football Club attending matches regularly both home and away. His is also a shareholder and voting member in a local amateur football club City of Liverpool FC and is also a regular match goer. He also likes spending time with his family, engaging in politics and has a keen interest in Greek Philosophy.
Krysta Jurek
Krysta studied a Politics Degree at Manchester Metropolitan University where she obtained a BA Honours. Having achieved this Krysta went on to study the GDL at Liverpool John Moores University and is currently undertaking qualifications at the institute of charted Legal Executives.
Whilst studying Krysta began her career in the legal industry obtaining invaluable experience and has joined Driscoll Kingston Solicitors in August 2015.
Krysta has experience of dealing with Road Traffic Accident claims and now specialises in Holiday Claims.
Krysta enjoys spending time with friends, family and her dog Billy. Krysta’s hobbies include skiing, travelling, gym and socialising. Krysta is also a member of the cats protection and sponsors a cat called Rosie. She also enjoys raising money for various charities and has taken part in pretty muddy/race for life and the Liverpool Legal Walk for the North West Legal Support Trust.
Beth Cawley
Beth joined the team at Driscoll Kingston Solicitors in November 2014 under the Apprentice Scheme as a paralegal and since then has become Joanne Bold’s assistant dealing with Holiday Illness and Housing Disrepair claims from start to finish.
Beth has been involved in many fundraising events raising money for charities such as Alder Hay Children’s hospital/Legal Walks/adopting Polar Bears and helping her local Homeless Dog Charity. Her fun and friendly approach to work makes her easy to talk to.
Beth enjoys spending her spare time planning her next holiday, going to music festivals and loving her pet labra-sausage Quincey.
Beth has A levels in Geography, Childcare and Health and Social.
Rachael Johnson
Rachael joined Driscoll Kingston Solicitors in March 2016. Since completing her apprenticeship, Rachael has continued within house training in order to progress within the firm.
Rachael initially worked as the firm’s receptionist but has since moved onto assisting one of the Partners, Eilish Cullen. Rachael assists with pre and post litigation work on a number of Eilish cases including Holiday Illness, Housing Disrepair and Personal Injury.
Rachael has aspirations of becoming a Solicitor and wants to work her way up to this position through the hard work and determination that she currently shows within the firm.
Rachael has been involved in many charity events since joining Driscoll Kingston including Race for Life 2016, Legal Walk and the annual Children in Need fundraisers held in the office.
Rachael enjoys spending her spend time socialising with friends and family and visiting her parents, younger siblings and dogs that live on the South Coast of England.
Alice Hughes
Alice joined Driscoll Kingston in July 2019 and is assisting one of the solicitors, Jennifer Campbell.
Alice completed her Law Degree at The University of Law in Chester. She then went on to complete my LPC with a master’s in their new campus at Liverpool.
Alice has aspirations to become a solicitor one day and will be gaining invaluable experience in assisting Jennifer with her case load. She will be learning a lot from her and will take it all on board to improve any work that she does.
She enjoy spending time with her friends and family. Alice loves travelling to new places and saving up to enable to go on these new adventures. She likes to relax by doing yoga in her spare time.
Peter Meadows
Peter joined Driscoll Kingston in December 2019 and is assisting one of the Partners, Eilish Cullen.
Peter completed his Law Degree at The University of Chester. He then went on to complete his LPC with a master’s at The University of Law in Chester.
Peter has aspirations of becoming a solicitor and is looking to take full advantage of being able to learn as much as possible from a Partner in the firm. He will be learning a lot from her while helping her with her case load and will take everything on board in order to improve the skills and competencies required to be a solicitor.
He enjoys spending time with his friends and family. Peter loves travelling to new cities around the world and seeing the different historical or cultural sites that they boast . He likes to relax by going to the gym in his spare time and by watching many different competitive sports, from football to Eports, with many others in between.
He looks forward to the opportunity of becoming part of the Driscoll Kingston Family and is very excited to get to work in a new firm.
Beth Taylor
Beth joined Driscoll Kingston in October 2016.
Beth is the firms receptionist which is a pivotal position within the firm.
Beth completed her Level 2 In Business Administration qualification through an apprentice scheme.
In Beth’s spare time she likes to exercise and see family and friends.
Elle Calder
Elle joined Driscoll Kingston in September 2018.
Elle is the firms Accounts assistant clerk.
Elle is currently completing a Level 2 Accountancy course and is obtaining this qualification through an apprentice scheme.
In Elle’s spare time she likes to spend time with her family and friends.
Joe Clifton
Joe joined Driscoll Kingston in May 2019 and is part of the First Response Team.
As part of his role, Joe is the first point of contact for our clients. Joe will represent Driscoll Kingston Solicitors in a professional manner, building rapport with clients over emails and telephone calls whilst taking down the details of their housing disrepair claims. It is critical in Joe’s role that the information from the client is taken correctly and is accurate so operations can run smoothly and the solicitors can continue with their work without any problems.
Joe has a vast experience within the customer service industry and will use these skills to build a level of trust with our clients, cementing the firm’s reputation and ultimately reassuring our clients that if the claim should meet the required legal criteria, we will continue to help the client as best we can. Joe knows that the clients would like a stress-fee journey with Driscoll Kingston and know exactly what is going to happen and when that will take place, again this cements the firm’s reputation.
Outside of work I have an online business drop shipping products from a manufacturer and selling them on amazon. I also enjoy reading, going to the gym and going out with friends
Jessica Yeldrem
Jessica joined Driscoll Kingston Solicitors in May 2019 and is part of the First Response Team.
Jessica began her legal studies in Edge Hill University where she achieved an LLB Degree with honours and went on to complete her master’s degree at the University of Liverpool.
Jessica’s role is to be the first point of contact for the client in respect of their homes being in a state of disrepair.
A first responder should be sympathetic to the clients concerns about their property and in some cases, they may be suffering from ill health as a result. When the client is spoken to initially Jessica will explain who they are and explain the claim process to the client, putting the client at ease and ensuring that they have confidence in talking to us about the matter in hand.
Jessica will complete an initial claim questionnaire outlining the details of the claim, including damage and disrepair to property, reporting and financial loss, should the claim meet the required legal criteria then the Claimant will be informed. Jessica will handle claims via telephone calls from clients and other sources.
Jessica will always act in the best interests of the client at all times and represent Driscoll Kingston in a professional manner throughout the claim process, adhering at all times to the Data Protection Guidance to ensure that the client is confident that their information and the claim will be handled sensitively and professionally at all times.
Outside of work Jessica likes to spend time with friends and family. Jessica is also a qualified yoga instructor and takes classes throughout the week, she also likes going to the gym and walking.
Alisha Hughes
Alisha joined Driscoll Kingston in August 2019 and is part of the First Response Team.
Alisha completed her Criminology degree at John Moores University.
As part of her role, Alisha will be the first point of contact for the client and will explain the claims process to the client and complete an initial claim questionnaire with them outlining the details of their claim. She will make sure all information taken down is accurate and correct, so if the claim is accepted, the solicitor dealing with the claim has all the information they need to deal with the matter.
As a first responder Alisha will communicate with clients by telephone and email. She will build a strong rapport with the client by acting professionally and sympathetically towards them. By doing this she will put the client at ease, make the claims process as stress free as possible for the client and give the client confidence in us to deal with the matter in hand.
Outside of work Alisha likes to spend time socialising with her friends, family and travelling to new places.
Sophie Johnson
Sophie joined Driscoll Kingston in January 2020.
Sophie assists on reception and to the First Response Team.
She has previously completed her Level 2 Business Administration qualification through an apprenticeship scheme.
She has experience of working within a law firm and also receptionist experience.
In Sophie’s spare time she enjoys socialising with family and friends and travelling to new places.
Driscoll Kingston Solicitors act on a no win no fee basis where possible, 98% of our Personal Injury Claims are on a no win no fee basis which means there is no financial risk to you.
Driscoll Kingston Solicitors are specialists in this area of law call our no win no fee team of experts today for free legal advice on 0800 088 6161 or click here to start your claim today.
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Driscoll Kingston
6th Floor
88 Church Street
Liverpool L1 3HD
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Tel: 0800 088 6161
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