Ruth Wright

Ruth is Head of Court of Protection here at Potter Rees Dolan and has 15 years of experience of acting as a professional Court of Protection Deputy, and a Trustee for both children and adults.

Education & career

After studying Economic History and Sociology at Durham University, Ruth went on to complete the Law Society finals at Northumbria University, qualifying in 1991. What inspired Ruth's career in law? She says:

I hated injustice and I wanted to be able to make a difference to people’s lives.

Ruth specialised in Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence claims initially after qualifying, before moving over to Court of Protection work. She joined Potter Rees Dolan in 2014 and was promoted to Partner in 2019.

Ruth works closely with solicitors dealing with Personal Injury claims and provides expert reports for use by both Claimants and Defendants. She particularly enjoys building long term relationships with clients and their families and supporting them, both during and after the compensation claim process. She finds it rewarding to work closely with clients so that the compensation they recieve can give them the best quality of life possible, as well as financial security. Ruth says:

Having a Professional Deputy gives clients and their families peace of mind knowing that they have someone working alongside them to ensure that the client’s finances are properly managed and their futures are as secure as we can make them.

What others say

Dedicated, resourceful, and very tenacious, Ruth is utterly committed to her clients. I’m very happy to refer my patients/clients to her, and would certainly have her act for myself, or a member of my family. There are absolutely no negatives with Ruth.

- Dr Neil Brookes – Consultant Neuropsychologist and Director of Rehab Without Walls

Outside of work...

Away from work Ruth loves to scuba dive and has swum with sharks, manta rays and turtles to name a few. Ruth is also a talented dancer - the Argentine Tango is her favourite - and she speaks basic French.

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Ruth's Testimonials

N-Able Services have worked with the Court of Protection Department at PotterReesDolan for some years now and feel that they have a good understanding of the issues that many clients face in managing their finances. In these more difficult financial times PotterReesDolan understand the importance of insuring that client’s money has to be managed wisely in order to provide the client with longevity of funding.

Mrs Edwards (Business Director) - N-Able
Ruth is great to work with as she is a clear thinker and communicator and she understands the role of the case manager. She understands that a team approach is required to ensure the client receives a high quality service. She is client focussed, determined and fair and does not shy away from dealing with difficult issues which may arise.

Jackie Parker – Managing Director at JSParker
Just a quick email to say a big thank you for all your help and support over the past 12 months, in ensuring that we can provide the best help and support to our clients, pushing the boundaries and achieving lots in most cases….
Case management can be a really difficult job, as is yours too!! But the Potter Rees Dolan team are doing it right which makes my job easier and much more enjoyable, it definitely feels like a team effort!
Individually and as an organisation, you all do something different to the other legal companies I work with which makes you lot stand out. The efficiency and effectiveness of how things are managed is outstanding, you most certainly have the best interests of you clients in the centre of everything, well done – I could go on!

Rachel Gannon, Case Manager

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Ruth's Case Studies

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Our Case Studies

Man suffers head injury and is partially paralysed after attack

Misdiagnosis of blood clot on woman's spinal cord results in paralysis

Delay in CT scan left man with severe brain injury

Routine surgery left active woman no longer able to run

Six figure sum for man left with damaged urethra after catheter surgery

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Latest Testimonials

Firstly, I would like to extend my gratitude and thanks to you and your team for the support you have given me over the past years to achieve this unexpected outcome. It has been such an emotionally draining process that, were it not for that support, I may have abandoned it... Once again, many thanks to all at Potter Rees Dolan. I couldn't have been in safer hands.

GM, Manchester
I am completely blown away after the success your input has done for me. Now, instead of life not being worth living, I can take time to make a life with a difference. I will forever be grateful to you! I am very grateful to your firm and especially Mr. Renshaw for his simple instructions, patience and understanding. Having him as an advocate was everything and more than I could have ask for. Many thanks for what you do.

Wendy Williams, Shropshire
One aspect which I value highly is that a promise to call will always be honoured. This may seem a small point but it is absolutely critical to peace of mind for the client. Communications, written and verbal, are always timeous, appropriate and well explained. As I develop below, each one of the team is invariably compassionate, understanding and empathic.This is of great importance to clinical negligence clients, who may well be facing life changing events, and not for the better. The Practice has a substantial and impressive array of medico legal contacts whose expertise they can call upon. We have been impressed with their thorough work and pleased with their achievements so far in dealing with our claim.

Jean Whittaker, Walkden
It has been a great pleasure working with you. I really appreciate your passion to give your best to your clients

Mr B, Renowned Expert
Suzanne went above and beyond to make sure we got the help we needed. Without the help, I don't know what I would have done. Thank you so much. Keep doing what you're doing, outstanding work.

Samantha Wilson, Manchester