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VIDAL POORAN

Attorney-At-Law

LATEST CASE:

Current matters include:

a. Challenging the Commissioner of Police for its failure to make a decision in relation to a Firearm User’s Licence application;

b. Bringing a claim against the San Fernando City Corporation for negligence in relation to its killing of a dog;

c. High Court claim for breach of contract and monies due and owing;

BIO

With a first degree in Engineering, 6+ years service as a Commissioned Officer in the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force (Air Guard), leading the Engineering Department of the Helicopter Program, and having a background working and volunteering with dogs, Vidal brings an extensive array of experience in a variety of diverse yet surprisingly complimentary fields.

This experience coupled with Vidal’s legal training at both the LLB and LLM levels, has developed his problem-solving skills and critical approach to any issue at hand, traits that undoubtedly work to his clients’ advantage.

Vidal has a very keen interest in seeking justice for victims of arbitrary decisions and improving the manner in which all sentient beings are treated.

His focus revolves around helping clients resolve their legal issues in areas such as Civil Litigation, Public Law, Personal Injury and Negligence, Property Law,  Estate Planning and Animal Rights.

CASES:

  • CV2022-04059 – Successfully obtained judgment (by consent) for monies due and owing.
  • University of Law, UK
    LLM in Professional Practice, 2021
  • University of London, UK
    LLB, 2019
  • Institute of Law and Academic Studies
    Critical Thinking Award, 2019
  • Conflict Resolution and Mediation Centre of Trinidad and Tobago
    Certificate in Conflict Resolution/ Mediation and Negotiation, 2015
  • Royal Air Force, UK
    Diploma in Leadership and Management, 2010
  • University of the West Indies
    BSc in Mechanical Engineering, 2009
  • 2022 – Member of New City Chambers
  • 2022 – Member of the Law Association of Trinidad and Tobago
  • 2022 – Member of Trinidad and Tobago Bar
  • 2011 – 2018 – President’s Commission