clinical negligence

Gayle Palmer

Solicitor

tel: 0844 346 3164
email: gpalmer@walkersmithway.com
office: Wrexham

Gayle joined Walker Smith Way in 2007 originally working as a secretary in Wills, trusts and probate and employment team. She joined the trainee solicitor programme in 2010 and qualified as a solicitor in 2012. Gayle is part of the clinical negligence team and is developing her own caseload.

Why did you choose to specialise in clinical negligence?
Having gained experience in clinical negligence during my training contact I found that I enjoyed developing my knowledge and understanding in both medicine and law, I therefore welcomed the opportunity to qualify in this area. Due to the nature of clinical negligence cases I have the opportunity to work closely with clients and establish a positive relationship to help guide them through what can be a very difficult and emotional time.

What has been the highlight of your career so far?
To have progressed my career from a legal secretary to solicitor with Walker Smith Way has been very special for me and I hope that the best of my career is still yet to come with the firm.

What do you feel most passionate about within your working life?
Working in a supportive team environment and ensuring that clients receive a high level of customer service.

What do you feel most passionate about within your home life?
Spending as much time as I can with my family. When I have the time I enjoy running and I completed the London Marathon in April 2010.

If you won the lottery tomorrow, what is the first thing you would do?
I would make sure that my family were financially secure and go on a huge spending spree with the rest. I will have to keep dreaming though… I don't play!