New Qualification for McCormicks Lawyer McCormicks Solicitors now has a third Duty Solicitor who can appear for those facing Magistrates’ Court proceedings following the qualification of lawyer Brian Nuttney to the Criminal Litigation Accreditation Scheme (CLAS). Duty Solicitors represent people who do not have a solicitor but require legal representation, both at the police station…

[caption id="attachment_2225" align="alignright" width="250"] Stephen Hopwood[/caption] President Role for Family Lawyer The Head of McCormicks Solicitors’ Family Law department has been elected President of Harrogate District Law Society (HDLS). Partner Stephen Hopwood takes over from outgoing President Andrew Gray in the role. HDLS is made up of lawyers from across the district and brings together…

Sport Resolutions [caption id="attachment_2212" align="alignright" width="250"] Peter McCormick OBE[/caption] The Senior Partner of leading Harrogate law firm McCormicks has been reappointed to the national sports dispute resolution body. Peter McCormick, described recently as “the god of sports law” and “a giant in football-related law” by leading legal guide the UK Legal 500, will be a…