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.
Notable Cases
FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA
Safety, Food and Environment
Andrew Donald has practised extensively in all manner of business and commercial disputes and cases and has considerable expertise in pleadings, advice, mediation, trial and other appearance, including appellate, work.
Paul Reynolds was admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor in Victoria in 1981 and signed the Victorian Bar Roll in 1989. He has practised as a Barrister since 1989 and has specialised in drink driving law and traffic law for many years.
Mary worked as a Solicitor for one year before joining the Bar in 1989. Mary practices exclusively in the Family and Federal Circuit Courts, both at Dandenong, Melbourne and also at country circuit courts.
Professional background:
Articles - Peter R Kempson and Co - 1979-1982 General Litigation/Personal Injuries
Articles/Solicitor - Maurice Blackburn and Co 1982-1986 Compensation/Common Law
Solicitor - Lander and Rogers 1986-1988 orkers Compensation
Mr Rodbard-Bean practises in commercial litigation in the Supreme Court and the Federal Court and advises on substantial commercial matters including contractual disputes, the Competition and Consumer Act, the Corporations Act, insolvency, intellectual property, property law, pr
After completing articles at a city firm and experience as a solicitor in regional Victoria, Sarah read with the late Geoff Flatman QC and signed the Bar Roll in 1989. Her main focus has always been Criminal Law.
ProfileProfileRick is married to Rosie and has two children aged 5 and 6. Helikes to compete in the occasional triathlon and is currently building a newhome.
John was admitted to practice in October 1983 and worked as a solicitor in private practice and at the Legal Aid Commission of Victoria prior to joining the bar in March 1990.
Darren practiced as a solicitor for three years with one year in the Gippsland area performing mainly advocacy work.From 1988 - 1990 he was employed by Judge Hassett at the County Court as a Judges'Associate.
MEDIATOR and BARRISTER Since 1987 when he first trained as a mediator, Mark has actively participated in the development of mediation practice in Australia. His experience is extensive:
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Formerly a Partner at Phillips Fox heading
Family Law Section. Practised as a Solicitor (1980-1989) and subsequently at the
Bar solely in Family Law and related areas. Mediation. Specialising in opinions,
After admission in 1982 Mark Ridgeway worked as a solicitor for eight years before coming to the Bar. During this period he worked for Ridgeway Clements and for several years with the Legal Division of State Insurance Office doing personal injuries and general insurance work.
ProfileMargot undertook her articles at Slater & Gordon in 1968/69 and continued to practise in the personal injury area with Holding Redlich for many years after joining that firm.
Prior to coming to the Bar Gavan was a partner in an established firm with practices in both Melbourne and a large provincial city. He has experience in most areas of the practise of the law.
Some notable cases in which Tim has appeared:
President of the Judicial Committee of the Motorcycle Association of Australia.
After his admission in 1988, Domenic Cafari worked for three years for the firm of accountants Deloitte Haskins & Sells as a taxation consultant.
Mr Tallarida has practised in the area of criminal law for the past 30 years.
Please click here to view the List A Barristers profile of Robert Strong.
Summary
Andrew Combes commenced law after completing a Bachelor of Science majoring in Zoology. Upon completing his Bachelor of Laws at Melbourne, Andrew joined Alan Faulkner & Co for articles and was admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria in 1988.
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