Michael has practiced in a number of jurisdictions over the years but for the past twenty years has specialised in Victims of Crime tribunal matters and other areas dealt with primarily by the Magistrates Court including criminal matters.
CASES:George Halvagis (Family v VOCAT) VCAT 2000
Vita v VOCAT - VCAT 2317 (30.11.2000)
JM v VOCAT – VCAT (2002) (7.6.2002)
Reid v VOCAT – VCAT (2002) (24.5.02)
Schloss v Farfalla (2002) VSC 385
Re: Wathen (2007) VSC 80
Grant V VOCAT – VCAT (Dec 2010)
R v Haidley and Alford (1984) VR 229
AB v Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal & Ors (2015) VSC 245
Speaker/PapersLeo Cusson – “Explanation of Crimes Family Violence Laws” (2005)
Bar CDP “The relationship between Solicitors/Barrister in the Magistrates' Court System” (2009)
Mental Health Worker Network – “Sexual Victims and the Law.” (2011)
Lawyers Practice Manual Service – Co-authored and updated
“VOCAT” chapter. (2010 – present)
Volunteer Student Supervisor Springvale/Monash (2001- 2006)