dispute resolution / family and divorce

Joseph Smith

Trainee Solicitor

tel: 0844 346 3108
email: jsmith@walkersmithway.com
office: Chester

Joseph joined Walker Smith Way as a trainee solicitor in 2011. He currently assists Jeremy Weaver, one of our partners in the dispute resolution department and the family department with their varied caseload. He gained his Law Degree at the University of Hull, where he worked at the University's first legal advice clinic run by students for the general public. Whilst studying he also gained work experience at the Government Legal Service and the Crown Prosecution Service. 

Why did you choose to do a seat in dispute resolution and family?
I enjoy the variety and challenge of working on the different areas of law that could potentially fall within dispute resolution. Every day is different. However the common thread running through all of our work is the client who has a problem which needs resolving. I also find family an interesting and challenging area of law, requiring thought not only as to the theoretical legal issues but also how to resolve these difficult and often highly emotional problems from a practical standpoint.  

What is your experience of being a trainee at Walker Smith Way?
I'm just getting settled in, but already I've been made to feel very welcome.

What's been the highlight of your career so far?
Getting a training contract was pretty special.

What do you feel most passionate about within your working life?
Doing my best to achieve the desired outcome for my clients.

What do you feel most passionate about within your home life?
Film and theatre, cooking or rather haphazardly attempting to cook, my small collection of guitars and keeping fit.

If you won the lottery tomorrow, what's the first thing you'd do?
Help my parents pay off their mortgages, donate some money to charity and then spend the rest of the money on guitars. I would also like to own my own island some day.