Michael SalterBarrister · Employment Law20+ years in the Employment Tribunal
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Do I need a lawyer to claim injury to feelings?

Published: 8th July 20252 min readStage 8 · Remedies
Do I need a lawyer to claim injury to feelings?

No you do not.

Many Claimants represent themselves in the tribunal, but assistance always helps when managing litigation. You can instruct lawyers to undertake particular tasks, and it may be that you would want to instruct a lawyer to prepare your Schedule of Loss and give guidance on any injury to feelings award and evidence.

Where this sits in a claim

1Informal Resolution2Presenting a Claim3Case Management4Prelim. Hearings5Disclosure6Witness Statements7Final Hearings
8Remedies
9Appeals

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