Clerks
Barristers engage a Barristers’ Clerk, who in turn advise solicitors as to the suitability, availability and fees of counsel.
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If you need assistance finding the right barrister, we suggest you contact one of the barrister's clerks who will discuss your needs with you and recommend an appropriate barrister.
A clerk will also be able to advise you on the availability of the barristers on their list.
TYPE OF PRACTICE Mark was admitted to practice in 1986 having completed articles at Lander & Rogers.
Practises exclusively in Family Law.
In her 30 years at the Victorian Bar, Georgina Grigoriou has developed a specialist practice in the areas of wills and estates, probate/TFM, equity, trusts and general commercial law, appearing extensively both as Counsel running trials in the Supreme Court and County Court and as Mediator.
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Solicitor in Perth and subsequently Partner at
Ridgeway Clements, Melbourne, specialising in Family Law. Experience in all
aspects of Family Law, De facto and related matters. Qualified Mediator.
Patrick Indovino was admitted to practice in 1974. Apart from being a partner in a successful law firm in excess of 10 years, he has now practiced as a barrister in excess of 20 years.
Dr Peter Condliffe Specialist Mediator and Facilitator
Advanced Mediator with the Victorian Bar and Resolutions Institute
Accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner
President of the Aviation Law Association of Australia & New Zealand [Victorian Branch]
Participant in the Court of Appeal pro bono scheme
After several years experience in the Education and Law Enforcement sectors, Stephen Dewberry was admitted to practice in Victoria in 1986.
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Articles Dunhill Madden Butler 12 Months Solicitor 10 Years Bar 10 Year Partner in own Practice Mornington Peninsula
12 Yeras Bar
Works Hard. Doesn't Drink too much. Underpaid. Wife also a Family Law Barrister.
Rohan Hoult has over 35 years’ experience practicing exclusively in family law. Rohan’s extensive practice has included significant trial and appellate work, complex child and property matters, and experience in Magellan cases. He is also an AIFLAM Nationally Accredited Mediator.
After several years as a principal in his own firm in Gippsland Richard Edmunds came to the Bar in 1988.
Since coming to the Bar in 1988 Peter has developed a specialist practice in the areas of Wills, Estates, Probate/TFM, Equity, Trusts and Superannuation. Peter is also a nationally accredited Mediator.
Prior to 1988, Peter:
Michael has practised at the Victorian Bar for over 30 years.
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Stephen’s career has been exclusively as a criminal defence practitioner, initially as a principal in a firm of solicitors specialising in criminal defence, pleas and bail applications across the entire spectrum of drug and associated offences under State and Commonwealth law.
Carmella Ben-Simon is a barrister and mediator with over 35 years of legal experience. She specialises in family law, commercial law, wills and probate disputes, and alternative dispute resolution.
Geoffrey served his articles of clerkship at Mahonys, Solicitors.
He was then employed by Victoria Legal Aid at its regional office in Sunshine for two years and for four years in its Criminal Law Division.
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With over three decades of extensive experience at the Victorian Bar, Sean Cash practises across the Disciplinary, Coronial and Criminal Law jurisdictions.
Having been admitted to practice in April 1982, John Searle signed the bar roll in May 1989. He quickly established a flourishing practice, initially in the Magistrates Court but soon moving to appear regularly in the County Court, the Supreme Court, the Federal Court and VCAT.
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Melbourne University 1979-1984. LL.B.
BSC (Computer Science).
Counsel was Admitted 1986.
Practised as a Solicitor 1986-1989.
Signed the Bar Roll in 1989.
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Klaus Mueller (LL.B.) was admitted in Victoria in 1973 and signed the Bar Roll in 1989.Prior to coming to the Bar Klaus was the senior common law partner with Warren Graham & Murphy, Bairnsdale.
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Barristers engage a Barristers’ Clerk, who in turn advise solicitors as to the suitability, availability and fees of counsel.
There are a number of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) options available for resolving disputes without recourse to litigation