Liverpool Lawyer Celebrates 50 Years in Practice

A Liverpool solicitor has reached the milestone of achieving 50 years in practice, making him one of the most experienced lawyers in the city.

Brian Morris, 81, who has been a consultant at leading Liverpool law firm EAD Solicitors for many years, was admitted on 11 April 1961.

Since then, he has developed a breadth of knowledge in all aspects of commercial property and licensing as well as extensive experience in dealing with planning disputes.

Said EAD's senior partner, Mike Sexton: "Brian is an absolute legend at EAD - he is really highly regarded by his fellow solicitors for his legal knowledge. We would all like to congratulate him on reaching his legal half century!"

Brian was born in Liverpool and his family has been in the city for four generations. He started his working life in the family's grocers business on Smithdown Road, then went away to sea before entering the legal profession at the age of 31. As well as working full time, he manages to maintain an active social life, with hobbies including an interest in tall ships, hiking, dancing, fine dining and cross-country skiing.

Said Brian, who still lives in South Liverpool: "I've kept working because I enjoy it - the law is an interesting life. It's not about mass production - I've got some client relationships that are 40 or 50 years old. For me, job satisfaction is more important than money; my father worked till he was 81 and it's the best way to survive!"