Laurie Avadis, Consultant Solicitor with Lewis Nedas Law
Email : Info@avadis.co.uk
Laurie founded Avadis & Co. Solicitors in July 1998, having qualified in 1982 and, as of October 2020, is now a Consultant Solicitor with Lewis Nedas Law.
‘Laurie Avadis qualified as a solicitor in 1985. He was a partner in Kaye Tesler solicitors and The Luper Partnership before setting up his own firm in 1998. Avadis and Co was highly regarded firm in North London for 22 years until 2020, with offices in Belsize Park and later Chalk Farm and strong community connections.
Laurie is always available for his clients and takes enormous pride in guiding and supporting them through their cases from beginning to end.
Laurie is a member of the Child Care Panel, Resolution, the Child Poverty Action Group, and the Association of Lawyers for Children. He has been a solicitor advocate since 1990 appearing in trials and hearings in courts of all levels from the County Court to the Court of Appeal. He has represented clients of all means, from limited income to high net worth and has a reputation for tenacity, pragmatism and success.
He is always available for his clients and takes enormous pride in guiding and supporting them through their cases from beginning to end.’
Family Law
Laurie handles all areas of family law. He is a member of the Child Care Panel, Resolution and the Association of Lawyers for Children. He has been a full time solicitor advocate since 1990 and appears at the Family Proceedings Court, County Court, High Court and Court of Appeal. He has obtained and maintained a Legal Aid contract in family law.
Personal Injury
Laurie handles all areas of personal injury law and clinical negligence. He is an Association of Personal Injury Law Senior Litigator, and a member of Accident Line. He has appeared as an advocate in the County Court.
Probate and Wills
Laurie has handled probate and wills – contentious and non-contentious work since 1985.
Other areas of law handled
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- Housing
- Debt
- Negligence claims against solicitors
- General litigation
Education
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- University of Westminster Solicitors Finals
- University of West London BA Hons Law degree
Career
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- Consultant with Lewis Nedas Law – 2020
- Director of Avadis & Co. Solicitors – 1998
- The Luper Partnership Solicitors (Partner) – 1988 to 1998
- Kaye Tesler Solicitors (Partner) – 1985 to 1988
- Articled Clerk Kaye Tesler & Co. – 1982 to 1985
Outside of work
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- Laurie has been a singer/songwriter with the band “The Last Postman” and latterly “The Nightingale Experience” since the 80’s.
- In 2012 Laurie won an international poetry competition and he continues to write. He is a keen artist and a prizewinning photographer.
- With regard to sport; Laurie competes for an athletics club in 1500m, 5000m and cross country events. He also regularly takes part in 10k races.
- Laurie is a proud member of the Child Poverty Action Group.