User:Hartley999/sandbox

Richard James Hartley is an experienced internet entrepreneur and barrister who is based in Manchester, UK. He was born in Knutsford on 14 March 1970 and spent his formative years in Alderley Edge and Wilmslow. Following his schooling, he graduated from University with an LLB(Hons) Degree in Law and then completed his Bar Vocational Course following which he was called to the Bar at The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn. He joined Central Chambers in Manchester and underwent his pupillage under the guidance of his Pupil Mistress, Miss Tonia Grace.

He spent many years at the criminal bar, specialising in computer fraud and undertook many highly technical and complicated cases. During this time he honed his programming and internet skills and launched his first internet project called Beedlebum which allowed lawyers and lay persons alike the opportunity to search the internet for free legal resources and case law.

Richard has now retired from practice as a barrister to concentrate on his digital marketing agency and online entrepreneurial work.

Richard is married with two young sons.