Stilwell & Singleton Solicitors LLP

General Counsel

• Oversee and support the firm’s settlement function across all practice areas, serving as a centralized legal resource for settlement-related matters.
• Lead, supervise, and mentor the settlement team, including attorneys, paralegals, and support staff, while helping establish clear workflows, roles, and best practices.
• Standardize settlement processes firm-wide, including documentation, timelines, approval procedures, and client communication protocols.
• Draft, review, and approve settlement agreements, releases, court filings, and related documents to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with applicable laws and firm standards.
• Advise and partner closely with the Settlement Accounting team regarding client trust accounts, IOLTA accounts, settlement funds, disbursements, liens, and distribution procedures.
• Oversee compliance with state-specific laws, court rules, and ethical obligations related to settlement funds, client trust accounting, and professional responsibility.
• Monitor implementation of settlement terms, including deadlines, required approvals, and fulfillment of contractual and court-ordered obligations.
• Serve as a point of contact for attorneys and partners across the firm to provide guidance on settlement strategy, procedures, and risk management.
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with clients regarding settlement processes, timelines, and next steps, as needed.
• Collaborate with firm leadership to identify opportunities for process improvement, increased efficiency, and the adoption of legal technologies to support settlement operations.

In-House Settlement Counsel