James Bird

Partner

James Bird is a Partner within the Wills, Life Planning & Probate Team. James joined the firm originally as a paralegal in 2014 having obtained a distinction in the Legal Practice Course at the University of Law in London. He then qualified as a solicitor in 2017 and then became an Associate in 2022.

James undertakes various aspects of non-contentious probate work including drafting Wills, the preparation and registration of Lasting Powers of Attorney, and the administration of estates. He is a fully accredited member of the Association of Lifetime Lawyers and a Dementia Friend.

He is also recognised in the Legal 500 team commentary for Personal Tax, Trusts and Probate.

James is based in the Charter Court Office in Colchester and is happy to visit clients in their homes if they are unable to attend the office.

Outside the office, James enjoys watching live comedy shows, from big names to local circuits.

What people say about James

"I wanted to put a new will in place swiftly and James Bird handled it all with speed, efficient & a cheerful manner. I am most grateful."
"James Bird had a very pleasant and welcoming manner and was exceedingly efficient and helpful. He is indeed a credit to your firm."
"We were very apprehensive when we booked our appointment, but James Bird put us totally at ease, dealt with the issues and made the whole experience very easy and pleasant. "
"James Bird was exemplary and is a real asset to your firm, he was courteous, knowledgeable, kind and efficient and friendly. He made writing our wills a positive experience."
"It has been a pleasure to meet and conduct business with your Mr J Bird. I found him to be courteous, friendly, extremely efficient and knowledgeable. An asset to your business whom I fell sure will go far in his chosen profession."
"Your solicitor, James Bird, was extremely friendly, sensitive and suitable for my requirements at Fisher Jones Greenwood."
"James lead my wife and I through the process of updating our wills. This involved immense patience on his part and a great deal of tolerance of my frequent adjustments and questions all of which he took in his stride. James was just brilliant. Intelligent, knowledgeable, personable, patient, a sense of humour and an ability to put the client at ease. He was just brilliant – thank you James."
"James provided legal services regarding my wife's estate following her passing. Personally this was an extremely challenging time for me and James was very understanding and helpful. I was consistently impressed by James' professionalism and efficiency. If he said he was doing something it got done, sooner than I anticipated and I never once had to chase him on anything. A true professional with a humane approach. I would have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending James."
"Have dealt with James Bird, Solicitor based at Charter Court Colchester many times for myself, wife and mothers wills, found him to be highly professional and easy of manner. Nothing is too much trouble and I would have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone else. First class service. Thank you, James"
"James helped me and my mother in managing the estate and will of my late father. He helped me get grant of probate very quickly and to establish power of attorney for my elderly mother. James had the perfect combination of professional excellence with added compassion for our personal situation."
"My main contacts at FJG are James Bird and Karen Goulding. They are always quick in replying to my queries and providing initial information." Testimonial collated independently by Legal 500 research team