The fee earners
Tom Steel (L A Steel)
Principal · qualified as a solicitor in 1991
Tom qualified in 1991 to begin working as a solicitor after 13 years as a teacher of English, several of which were spent as head of the English department at a comprehensive school.
Starting off in a Manchester firm, he moved to Barnsley, where in his first year he set up — and later developed — a successful litigation department before branching out in 1996 to form his own highly specialised solicitor’s practice.
Before entering the legal profession, as well as teaching, Tom Steel operated a number of market stalls in the North selling sportswear and equipment. He has therefore enjoyed a broad experience of life which has brought him into contact with the public at large.
Darren Goldthorpe
Solicitor · civil litigation, predominantly personal injury law
Darren has worked with Tom Steel since 1992 and offers specialist advice in civil litigation matters, predominantly personal injury law.
Support staff
Pam Wilson
Legal secretary · office manager
Pam is in charge and is Mr Steel’s legal secretary, having worked with him and Darren Goldthorpe since 1994. She has a vast experience of civil litigation secretarial work and ensures that the office is organised efficiently.
Barbara Chappell
Legal secretary
Barbara is Mr Goldthorpe’s legal secretary and is equally experienced in secretarial work.
Karen Rawson
Receptionist
Karen is our polite and helpful receptionist.
Jayne Wilkinson
Legal cashier
Jayne is our experienced legal cashier.
