personal injury / services to union members

John Dunn

Consultant

tel: 0844 346 3081
email: jdunn@walkersmithway.com
office: Ashton-under-Lyne

John qualified as a solicitor in 1986. He has been committed to representing trade unions and their members throughout his career, the majority of which was spent at Thornleys where he was formerly senior partner and then transferred to Walker Smith Way in April 2010. He has been involved in a number of significant cases over the years, most notably a stress case dealing with jurisdiction issues between employment tribunals and the civil courts.

John specialises in repetitive strain injuries, stress and industrial disease cases. John is a member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers and is currently the president of Manchester Law Society.

Why did you choose to specialise in personal injury?
I have been committed to working for trade unions throughout my professional career: it is one of the primary reasons why I entered the law.

What has been the highlight of your career so far?
As far as court cases go succeeding in a complex case involving unfair dismissal and stress related illness.

What do you feel most passionate about within your working life?
Helping working people with their problems.

What do you feel most passionate about within your home life?
My son and Darlington FC.

If you won the lottery tomorrow, what's the first thing you'd do?
Relax and have a party.