The Mental Health Team consists of Sarah Lerner, Solicitor/Partner, Vanessa Morgridge, Solicitor, Andrew Fuller, Trainee Solicitor, Pardeep Biring, Caseworker.
Sarah LernerSarah Lerner is a Solicitor and Partner and has specialised in Mental Health work for many years and has been an Accredited Member of the Solicitors’ Regulation Authority’s Mental Health Review Tribunal Panel for over twenty years. She has Rights of Audience in the Higher Court. She is member of the Mental Health Lawyers Association www.mhla.co.uk and has lectured for Mind. Sarah also works in the areas of Community Care and Public Law Child Care, and is a member of the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority’s Children Panel. "Sarah Lerner worked tirelessly for us and was always caring and helpful".
Email slerner@herefost.co.uk
Vanessa MorgridgeVanessa Morgridge is a Solicitor who specialises in applications to the Court of Protection concerning individuals who are unable to manage their property and affairs. Before joining the firm she was employed by the Office of the Official Solicitor. Vanessa is also a Housing and Community Care lawyer. "Vanessa Morgridge’s…. hard work, dedication and professionalism in all areas of my case".
Email vmorgridge@herefost.co.uk
Andrew Fuller is a Trainee Solicitor who is very experienced in Mental Health work and has represented numerous clients at Managers’ Meetings and before the First Tier Tribunal Mental Health. Andrew also undertakes Community Care and Welfare Benefits and Debt work. Before joining the firm Andrew worked for many years with the Citizens’ Advice Bureau. "Andrew Fuller is a great guy who is very good in sorting things out". "Andrew was most helpful and courteous at all times and went over and above the call of duty many times".
Email afuller@herefost.co.uk
Pardeep BiringPardeep Biring is a Paralegal who has a particular interest in Mental Health Law and worked as a Mental Health Advocate before joining the firm. "Helpful, professional, understanding and great, what an asset to your business".
Email pbiring@herefost.co.uk
The Mental Health Team is Member of the Mental Health Lawyers Association which is a professional association of Mental Health Lawyers. Lawyers must be Members of the Law Society’s Mental Health Panel or are actively seeking membership. The Association is committed to maintaining the highest level of professionalism in representing Mental Health clients. This consists of constant updating of developments in Mental Health Law and also discussions and the sharing of information about practice before Mental Health Tribunals across the country. The Association is also committed to raising the profile of Mental Health Lawyers as a group of Professionals who deal with an interesting but highly demanding client group.