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.
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.
Glenn is an experienced and skilled barrister in the area of personal injuries litigation.
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
Kerry has extensive experience practising in the areas of family law, criminal law and the Children’s Court.
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.
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.
Jonathon conducts a general civil law practice with a particular focus on mediation and family dispute resolution. Jonathon has extensive experience as a mediator and as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner for the purposes of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth).
Clive Madder has both a commercial and common law practice. He practises mainly in commercial law, insurance related disputes, professional negligence, and personal injuries.
Teresa practices predominantly in the Family Division of the Children's Court, appearing at mentions, directions hearings, conciliation conferences, contested hearings and readiness hearings.
Melissa Marcus practises in all aspects of intellectual property law. She also practices in defamation law.
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.
Warren is a commercial barrister. He has acted for individuals, companies and incorporated associations in civil litigation. He has appeared in the Federal Court in bankruptcy proceedings, the Supreme, County and Magistrates Courts in commercial disputes.
Emma specialises in planning, environment and government related matters, in particular at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), Planning Panels Victoria, Inquiries and Advisory Committees, the Magistrates Court of Victoria, the Supreme Court of Victoria and the Victorian Court
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.
Legal Practice
Jessica favours a diverse practice and is well positioned to take on the following matters:
1. Intervention orders (civil application and criminal defence);
2. Criminal defence in any matter (except murder, drug offences);
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
Daniel Epstein principally practices in the VCAT jurisdiction in the areas of Administrative and Civil law; specialising in planning and environment, building and construction, compulsory acquisition, covenant removal, owners corporation, leasing, real property and Australian consumer Law.
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.
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);
Liam is a commercial barrister specialising in commercial, construction, ACL and insurance disputes.
Helen has a broad commercial litigation practice. She has particular experience in contractual disputes, class actions, insurance and professional negligence, corporations law and trade practices matters.
Louise Hicks has over thirty years’ experience in the law, including six as a partner at DLA Piper.
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