Paul Lewis

Practice Area/Department

Dispute Resolution, Personal Injury

Profession

Litigation Executive

Experience

Paul joined George Ide LLP in 1989 having previously gained a sound personal injury background in the insurance industry – for over 30 years he has specialised in personal injury claims arising from road accidents, accident at work and accidents occurring in general day-to-day life.

Paul also heads the firm’s accident management department, comprising a team of specialist litigation lawyers who put in place a full accident-recovery compensation package for clients that includes credit-hire arrangements as well as compensation for vehicle damage, personal injury and loss. He is widely acknowledged as an impressive specialist in this area, particularly noted and respected for his ability to take high-value and complex credit-hire claims to trial with an excellent success rate.

Paul also works in the fields of residential and commercial landlord and tenant law, general dispute resolution including debt recovery and contract disputes, and leads the firm’s marketing and general business development.

Memberships

Paul was formally a trustee of Headway West Sussex and is also a former Director and Regional Coordinator of MASS (Motor Accident Solicitors Society)

Professional Experience

2010 to present – partner, George Ide

2005 to present – head, accident management, George Ide

1989 to 2005 – senior litigation executive, George Ide

1986 to 1989 – claims handler, NEM Insurance Co Ltd