Year of call 2014
David-James Stott
Practice Areas
Civil, Personal Injury, Public Authorities (Police and Enforcement), Landlord and Tenant.
Summary
David had a strong interest in rules, loopholes and justice from an early age. Following completion of his law degree during which he was elected president of the student law society he was called to the bar in 2014. He then practised at two reputable law firms for 10 years of which 8 years as a solicitor (scoring 76% on practical solicitor qualification exams) before joining KCH Garden Square as a barrister.
He has a wealth of life experience, knowledge and skills by: working on a farm for 5 years in his youth, dedicating 10 years between 2014 to 2024 to policing as a special constable then special sergeant receiving various awards, a commendation and service medals, being called to the bar in Gibraltar in 2015, achieving a masters degree in law in 2017 and he is currently a Magistrate in the family law courts.
David has an eye for detail finding a route forward for clients and achieving a result. Having been a former solicitor he has down to earth approach and excellent rapport with all clients.
Direct access/ public access accredited.
Memberships:
-The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn
-The Law Society – non-practising solicitor
-CILEX – non-practising fellow/ chartered legal executive
-Nottinghamshire Law Society
-Leicestershire Law Society
-Personal Injuries Bar Association
-Employment Law Bar Association
-Property Bar Association – Associate Member
-Professional Negligence Bar Association
-Constitutional and Administrative Law Bar Association
Awards:
The Lincoln Award – University of Lincoln
David has extensive experience in many areas of civil law including personal injury, landlord and tenant, property disputes, employment disputes, clinical negligence, boundary disputes, debt recovery, contract breaches, general dispute resolution, contested probate and ADR. He is willing to consider instructions in all courts and in all proceedings.
Chartered Legal Executive (2025)
I would like to take a moment to express my thanks to David-James for his excellent service in representing my client at a recent small claims hearing. My client was successful and was extremely happy with the outcome.
I appreciate the hard work David-James put in to ensure the best outcome for my client. I wish to thank David-James for his professionalism and commitment and I look forward to working together with David-James in the future.
Solicitor Firm Director and in-house Barrister (2025)
Thank you very much for your hard work and dedication in this matter – we are all very happy with the result. This was a complex matter legally and procedurally with a difficult opponent so your skill in handling it was all the more welcome.
We will certainly be in touch whenever we have matters arising in your part of the world.
