Having spent 11 years working as a Clerk of Courts Geoff commenced practice at the Bar in 1987. During that time he has appeared in the County,Magistrates,Children's, Coroners and Family Courts.He also appeared in the MAS Royal Commission in 2001.
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.
Linden obtained her State Registration for General Nursing in 1982 and thereafter gained extensive experience in cardiothoracic intensive care, IVF and aged care. Her nursing background is indicative of a strong commitment to client service.
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Christine (Chris) obtained her
Bachelor of Social Studies from Sydney University in 1978 and thereafter spent
10 years in the medical/social work fields. This period provided Chris with
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Marie McCredie completed her articles at Maddock Lonie & Chisholm and then worked as a solicitor with Ryan Carlisle Thomas before commencing the Readers course in March 1992. She signed the Bar Roll in May 1992.
I came to the bar from an investigation background, involving criminal matters including serial sex offences.
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December 1987-February 1991 - Solicitor (and articles of Clerkship) Haines & Polites
July 1991-January 1993 - Solicitor, Doyles Construction Lawyers
February 1993-June 1994 - Contracts Manager, Bucek Industries
Jane is passionate about the rights of children and has worked in Child Protection and Family Law almost exclusively since her admission including running many complex and lengthy prosecutions both in Melbourne and on circuit.
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Before coming to the Bar, Maureen practised extensively as a
self employed Solicitor and Consultant in Equal Opportunity and Discrimination
Law, Criminal & Family Law. In 1994 - 1995 she worked as a full time Solicitor
Prior to coming to the Bar Kaye worked as a lawyer at McBain & Associates, Family Lawyers. Between 1998 and 1999 she worked as a Law Clerk and then completed her articles with Christopher Bunnett Solicitor. Currently Kaye is a member of the Victorian Bar Health and Wellbeing Committee, LIV
Ashley commenced his articles at Dawes & Vary Solicitors in Kyabraym, Victoria in 2000. Once admitted his practice became quite varied and included a large volume of Magistrates' Court appearance work.
Arna Delle-Vergini is a Barrister, Tribunal Member, a trained mediator and a legal coach.
Dianne has 21 years of experience as a legal practitioner, five years as an advocate solicitor and 16 years as a barrister.
Dianne is a current member of the VLA Criminal Trial Preferred Barrister List and holds a Victorian Bar Indictable Crime Certificate.
Russell has practised as a lawyer in the public sector, both federal (in Canberra) and state, and in the private sector at Blake Dawson Waldron.
Robert has a background in Management Consulting - working with clients in Australia and internationally.
Before joining the Bar, Fotini worked with Community Correctional Services. Over a 10 year period, she worked in various portfolios and with a wide range of clients.
Amanda began her working life as a registered nurse and midwife specialising in intensive care/coronary care work and later as a maternal and child health nurse in the community. As a result Amanda brings a broad life experience to her legal practice.
Amanda was admitted to practise law in 1998. Prior to admission she worked as a State Enrolled Nurse and in Disabilty Support Roles.
Cilla specialises in Family Law.
In 2000 she commenced her legal career in the practise of family law, commercial litigation and insolvency law with Darrer Muir Fleiter (Surrey Hills).