David Martin
Client Testimonials
I’ve been very fortunate to work with a number of clients over the years which has afforded me a very interesting career to date and a hugely varied case load, ensuring I’m prepared to tackle anything.
Here are a few kind words taken from three of those clients.
I first worked with David on a large horse welfare case in Wrexham. David responded quickly to the call and worked with us on the premises inspecting and examining not only in the region of 100 equines, but a number of dogs kept on the premises. His knowledge is unquestionable and he conducts himself in a professional and fair manner. He will investigate all channels at his disposal to arrive at a diagnosis.
He then produced for court an Expert Witness Report being truly professional, not only in content, but also in presentation. The whole package provided by David ensured a successful prosecution.
Graham Capper
Senior Enforcement Officer, Animal Health and Welfare – Trading Standards
I have worked with David in a number of cases. In addition to his undoubted veterinary expertise David stands out because of his approachability. He has the happy knack of being able to explain technical veterinary matters that laymen and courts understand. His reports are a model of clarity.
I would recommend him warmly.
John Sutcliffe
Wykes O'Donnell Williams Solicitors – Derby
Having had significant problems in finding a reliable defence expert who would work to a reasonable timescale I found David Martin’s website. He returned my call promptly and gave an initial view on the prosecution documentation within 24hours. A comprehensive and realistic report followed and he gave continued support, both on the telephone and via e mail, which helped me to clarify the relevant issues and prepare my cross examination.
On the day of trial he made compelling representations to the prosecuting lawyer, RSPCA inspector and expert, which led to the prosecution offering no evidence on the most damaging charges. I would not hesitate to instruct him again or to recommend him to my colleagues.
Jane Hinds
Head of Criminal Department at Moss Solicitors – Loughborough
My 3 clients faced multiple charges of animal cruelty in a trial which lasted 4 days in the Magistrates' Court. David Martin came into the case late – I had struggled to find an appropriate veterinary expert.
He produced a stream of lucid reports and commentaries upon the large volume of prosecution evidence as it was extracted piecemeal from the prosecution, often at his prompting. He guided me to an abuse of process argument which successfully stayed the most damaging charges.
His masterful evidence in court demolished the prosecution vet's evidence. It was largely as a result of his involvement that all the charges bar one were dismissed by the District Judge and the one conviction resulted in an absolute discharge, rare indeed in my 34 years of criminal law practice. He displayed first-rate competence.
He is also a very nice man.
Jim Astle
Darbys Solicitors – Oxford
I first worked with David on a large horse welfare case in Wrexham. David responded quickly to the call and worked with us on the premises inspecting and examining not only in the region of 100 equines, but a number of dogs kept on the premises. His knowledge is unquestionable and he conducts himself in a professional and fair manner. He will investigate all channels at his disposal to arrive at a diagnosis.
He then produced for court an Expert Witness Report being truly professional, not only in content, but also in presentation. The whole package provided by David ensured a successful prosecution.
Graham Capper
Senior Enforcement Officer, Animal Health and Welfare – Trading Standards
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Equity Partner in the Brownlow Veterinary Group acting as a Senior Veterinary Surgeon.
Member since 1997
David Martin, Brownlow Veterinary Group, Ellesmere Business Park, Oswestry Road, Ellesmere. Shropshire SY12 0EE