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What is Professional Negligence?
We put a lot of our trust and confidence into accredited service providers to navigate various complexities on our behalf - and it can have devastating consequences when they make bad choices, provide bad advice or act unprofessionally in any other way. It is reasonable to expect to receive professional, sound advice when enlisting the service of professionals.
When a service provided by certain professionals (eg accountants, lawyers, brokers, tax advisors) is negligent and it can be proved that they have breached the duty of care they owe to you, you may be able to bring a claim in negligence against them.
Here at Gordon Legal, we have experts in this area of the law that are passionate about helping you achieve compensation and a sense of justice.
Time Restrictions
It’s important to note that there are time limitations that apply when considering a claim for compensation for professional negligence – get in touch with us today on 1300 57 25 18 to make sure your claim is within time. If you miss the time limit that applies to your claim, you may not be able to bring your claim before the Courts.
We provide friendly and plain-speaking legal advice to help you understand the legal process, every step of the way.
We understand that when you have been let down or misled by a professional, there are emotional and mental consequences as well as financial ones. We also understand that undertaking a claim for compensation after going through the ordeal of receiving bad professional advice can feel daunting. We always strive to provide our expertise and services with compassion and care, and a commitment to helping real people.
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.
We have recently been represented by Gordon Legal and in particular Principal Lawyer James Naughton in a contested planning matter. James did a great job for us on a number of levels and was professional, forensic, and focused on getting the best possible result. He was also a pleasure to deal with. Big thanks to the Gordon Legal team and to James.
FAQ
Our experienced, friendly lawyers can assist you with:
- Incorrect financial advice (eg: tax-related advice, poorly conducted audits, poor financial analysis)
- Negligent legal advice from lawyers (not acting in your best interest or against your instructions, badly drawn contracts, failure to make critical decisions
- Unsatisfactory service from a financial advisor or accountant who causes you to lose money or other financial hardship
- & more
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.
For us every case is personal
Our Professional Negligence lawyers have decades of experience in handling difficult cases and understand the unique ins and outs of Professional Negligence claims.
We understand that Professional Negligence 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.
Professional Negligence Claims Experts
James Naughton
Partner
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 Jones
Principal Lawyer
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 O'Meara
Associate
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 Tiffany
Law Graduate
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.
How to get Started
Once you have contacted us, we will organise for you to speak with an experienced lawyer who will go the distance with you and your claim.
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