Legal executive lawyer Craig Bryan is celebrating after being made a partner.

Craig started his career as a defendant insurer with Norwich Union, Stoke on Trent in 1988 moving to Birmingham in 1996 where he became an insurance claims adjuster.

He then joined the claimant arena in 1998 working for a law firm in Stoke on Trent, qualifying as a Legal Executive Lawyer in 2004.

Joining Tinsdills in 2007, Craig became head of their specialist road traffic accident unit the same year.

Tim Cogan, Managing Partner and Head of the Personal Injury Department said, “Craig is a personal injury specialist with over 20 years experience on both sides of the fence and has made a significant contribution to Tinsdills showing absolute commitment to his clients. We are extremely pleased that Craig has become a partner, he is an asset to the firm.”

Craig adds, “I am thrilled to join the partnership at Tinsdills and to be the first ILEX partner in the local area. I look forward to the challenges my new position will bring.”

Legal Executives are well respected within the legal sector working alongside solicitors and barristers to ensure clients have the best access possible to legal advice and support.

Legal Executives study for their law qualifications vocationally. They learn while working for a law firm and study qualifications from the Institute of Legal Executives either at a local college or through distance learning.

Tinsdills have practised locally for 350 years. They pride themselves on delivering outstanding client service and aim to consistently exceed clients’ expectations.