Clerks
Barristers engage a Barristers’ Clerk, who in turn advise solicitors as to the suitability, availability and fees of counsel.
This webpage only contains the contact details of those barristers who are members of the Victorian Bar Association with current Victorian or Interstate practising certificates, and who have agreed to their details being made available. For more information read our disclaimer here.
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.
Diana practices in the areas of criminal law, administrative law, inquests and inquiries. She particularly enjoys working at the intersection of criminal and administrative law and provides written advice across a wide range of areas, including health and licensing regulation.
Ruth specialises in criminal law and matters related to criminal proceedings.
Jeff practises exclusively in Family Law and its associated jurisdictions.
Jeff’s practise involves appearing in final and interim hearings for adjustment of property intersts and in parenting disputes in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
Pat Karnis was admitted to practice in August 2009 and signed the Bar Roll in November 2010. Prior to that she was a business owner for 15 years. In September 2009 she took up a position as a solicitor with a boutique family law firm.
Profile:
Trial and appellate advocacy forms the basis of Marian's practice and she has appeared in courts in Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia and Tasmania.
Since being called to the Bar in 2010, Julien has developed a busy criminal law practice appearing in all matters criminal including trials and hearings under the Crimes (Mental Impariment and Unfitness to be Tried) Act 1997.
Francis has extensive defence experience in the Magistrates and County Courts and has successfully appeared in the Supreme Court of Appeal.
Felicity has a broad commercial practice. Her practice areas include equity and trusts, corporations and securities (including directors duties and shareholder disputes), personal and corporate insolvency and property.
Simone has a broad practice covering several areas of law, commensurate with her previous experience.
Michael has over 19 years of experience as a solicitor advocate from 2000 to 2007 and as a barrister from 2007.
Since being called to the bar in 2010, Katharine's practice has been primarily in common law, including WorkCover and TAC matters. She has a particular interest in cases involving psychiatric injury and intentional torts.
Adrian is a defence practitioner who works mostly in the Magistrates and Children’s Court. Before coming to the Bar, he worked for Victoria Legal Aid, in private practice and the community sector.
Adrian is a LIV Criminal Law Specialist.
Since coming to the bar in 2010, Jane has practiced in the local government, planning and environment field. She frequently appears and advises in matters before the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, Planning Panels Victoria and various ministerial panels. She also advises and appear
Since coming to the Victorian Bar, Justin has practised primarily in criminal, civil, commercial and family law matters including the provision of advice in native title, banking & finance, OH&S and environment protection matters. Appearing regularly for the Defence and the Crown in both
Amanda's career spans over two decades. With twelve years dedicated to the Bar, Amanda's expertise encompasses a broad spectrum of disciplines, focusing on family and commercial law.
Stephen is a specialist in taxation law and tax dispute resolution. He has a Master of Laws from the University of Melbourne, majoring in tax law, a Bachelor of Economics and a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from Monash University.
Adam Rollnik practises in commercial litigation and domestic and international arbitration.
Conor practices primarily in personal injuries and other insurance related matters. He acts for both plaintiffs and defendants and has experience appearing in, and preparing documents for, proceedings in the Magistrates, County and Supreme Courts as well as VCAT.
Clive Madder has both a commercial and common law practice. He practises mainly in commercial law, insurance related disputes, professional negligence, and personal injuries.
Melissa Marcus practises in all aspects of intellectual property law. She also practices in defamation law.
Daniel practises in:
(a) corporations law and general commercial disputes;
(b) common law, especially professional negligence and institutional liability; and
(c) inquiries and judicial review proceedings.
Areas of Expertise
Natalie has an extensive criminal law practice, predominantly in indictable crime. She has appeared in a wide variety of criminal matters before all Victorian courts. Natalie provides advice to government agencies and private parties.
Karen has a practice in commerical disputes, equity and trusts and deceased estates.
She has attention to detail whilst focusing on the big picture to achieve the best outcome for clients. In approaching a problem, she values pragmatism and good judgment.
Tiphanie’s practice encompasses a diverse range of matters relating to real property. She has advised and appeared in town planning, building and construction, adverse possession, compulsory acquisition, roads, easements, covenants, utilities, owners corporations, Water Act and regulatory matter
Andrew is an experienced barrister with a broad common law practice; he has particular expertise in the following areas:
1. Industrial accident claims (including Serious Injury Applications);
Carmen practises in the areas of criminal, administrative and employment law. This diverse legal practice reflects her versatile skills and deep legal expertise.
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