JAMES F. FITZPATRICK - Key Persons


Alex Jeffers

Job Titles:
  • Trainee Solicitor
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Alex graduated from the University of Dundee in 2021 with a Bachelor of Politics with Upper Second Class Honours. He then graduated from Queen's University Belfast in 2023 with a Masters in Law with Merit. He started as a paralegal in our office in August 2023 and began his trainee apprenticeship in September 2024. He will begin attending the Institute of Professional Legal Studies and is due to qualify as a solicitor in September 2026.

Alison J. Harris

Job Titles:
  • Partner

Angela Kerr

Job Titles:
  • Legal Administrator

Anna T. Fitzpatrick

Job Titles:
  • Solicitor
  • Solicitor Involved
Anna graduated from Queen's University, Belfast in 2016 with an Honours Degree in Law. Anna attended the Institute of Professional Legal Studies and qualified as a solicitor in September 2019. Anna has a keen interest in all areas of plaintiff Litigation including: Credit Hire Road Traffic Accident Personal Injury Accidents at Work

Frances E. Fitzpatrick

Job Titles:
  • Senior Solicitor
  • Solicitor Involved

Katy A. Wheeler

Job Titles:
  • Partner
  • JAMES F. FITZPATRICK SOLICITORS
  • Solicitor Involved
Katy joined James F. Fitzpatrick Solicitors in 2010, bringing with her a strong academic background and a passion for litigation. She graduated from the National University of Ireland, Galway, in 2007 with Honours Degrees in both Corporate Law and the LLB. Katy then pursued further studies at Queen's University, Belfast, where she earned a Masters Degree in Corporate Governance. Katy was admitted to the Roll of Solicitors in Northern Ireland in 2013 and later in the Republic of Ireland in 2019, expanding her legal qualifications and practice area. She has a keen interest in all areas of plaintiff and defence litigation, with particular expertise in: Road Traffic Accidents Personal Injury Credit Hire Defamation Katy's broad experience and dedication to both plaintiff and defence cases have made her a valuable asset to the firm, consistently delivering high-quality legal services to her clients.

Kelly Beattie

Job Titles:
  • JAMES F. FITZPATRICK SOLICITORS
  • Legal Administrator

Laurence McCafferty

Job Titles:
  • Bookkeeper
  • JAMES F. FITZPATRICK SOLICITORS

Linda Warnock

Job Titles:
  • JAMES F. FITZPATRICK SOLICITORS
  • Legal Administrator
Linda has worked for JFF Solicitors for 30 years and supports the litigation team.

Margaret Harron

Job Titles:
  • Team Leader
  • JAMES F. FITZPATRICK SOLICITORS
Margaret has been an integral part of the JFF team for over 45 years. She is our team leader and deals with litigation and conveyancing

Rachel K. Hunter

Job Titles:
  • Trainee Solicitor
  • Solicitor Involved
Rachel graduated from City, University of London in 2021 with a Bachelor of Laws with Honours. She started as a paralegal in our office in April 2022 and began her trainee apprenticeship in September 2023. She has completed attending the Institute of Professional Legal Studies and will qualify as a solicitor in September 2025.