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A coronial inquest is an investigation into the cause of someone’s death, or a fire.
The Coroner’s findings may have legal ramifications, as well as public relations and other implications. There are numerous reasons why you may need a lawyer for this process, and although it may not always be necessary for a lawyer to attend an inquest with you, it is always valuable to gain legal advice for a coronial inquest.
You may need legal help to manage the impact of the Coroner’s findings, and our team can provide you with strategic advice to do so.
A coronial inquest is an investigation into the cause of someone’s death, or a fire.
The Coroner’s findings may have legal ramifications, as well as public relations and other implications. There are numerous reasons why you may need a lawyer for this process, and although it may not always be necessary for a lawyer to attend an inquest with you, it is always valuable to gain legal advice for a coronial inquest.
You may need legal help to manage the impact of the Coroner’s findings, and our team can provide you with strategic advice to do so.
The above information is related to claims in Victoria. For claims outside the state, please contact our office for specific information as potential claims and time frames vary from state to state.
Our Coronial Inquiries lawyers have decades of experience in handling difficult cases and understand the unique ins and outs of Coronial Inquiries claims.
We understand that Coronial Inquiries can be deeply traumatic and stressful events, which is why we strive to ease your burden by making the legal process as simple as possible for you.
James is a highly regarded commercial lawyer and litigator. He has successfully brought claims against Australia’s largest banks, stockbrokers and financial institutions. He has also acted for people and organisations subject to investigations by government agencies and has advised industry superannuation funds, unions and corporations on regulatory, governance and directorship issues.
James provides advice on contractual matters, corporate disputes, professional negligence and defamation claims. He also acts in complex matters – such as class actions and group litigation, including the Robodebt class action.
Rachel is an experienced litigator with diverse legal experience across various areas of the law including consumer law, building and construction disputes, fraud, professional negligence, defamation, corporate risk and family law.
Rachel started her legal career in 2007 in commercial litigation, acting in a broad range of commercial matters with a focus on consumer law, professional negligence and defamation.
Rachel has also acted as in-house counsel for a major Australian company and has advised on corporate risk and professional standards matters. Rachel has a special interest in consumer law and professional negligence, bringing a multi-disciplined approach to her practice.
Seb is an experienced member of our legal team. He practises in Employment and Industrial Law. He has represented a number of unions and their members, as well as non-union individuals, in a broad range of legal matters. He aims to deliver practical and pragmatic legal advice tailored to the needs of his clients.
Seb also acts in estate dispute matters and testator’s family maintenance claims.
Guy joined Gordon Legal as a paralegal whilst he was completing his studies, and has now taken on a role as a Law Graduate working in the Commercial Law team. Guy is currently undertaking his Practical Legal Training and looks forward to being a practicing solicitor upon completion. Whilst working as a paralegal with the firm, Guy gained exposure to class action litigation as well as industrial and commercial law matters. Guy is passionate about achieving good outcomes for individuals in the civil justice system, particularly through the vehicle of class action litigation. In addition to his law firm experience, Guy has worked in the public sector and in human rights, including at the Australian Human Rights Commission and the Victorian Department of Education. Prior to completing a Juris Doctor, Guy undertook a Bachelor of Arts (International Studies) at RMIT University.
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I would recommend Gordon Legal to anyone, James and Rachel were professional, understanding and caring throughout the entire case. The best law firm I have ever used and I cannot speak highly enough of them.
