Workplace Injury Specialists

Since 1993 Joanne has worked for some of the biggest personal injury law firms in NSW.  She has dedicated her career to representing injured people and winning claims even where other lawyers had given up.  

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Joanne is appreciated by her clients for her calm and reassuring nature and high level of expertise.

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In 2016 Joanne became recognised by the Law Society of NSW as an Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law after undergoing a the formal assessment process*.​

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Joanne is an Independent Review Office (IRO) Approved Legal Service Provider.

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When she is not in the office, Joanne enjoys spending time with family and friends or outdoors developing new skills on her small hobby farm.

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* Specialist Accreditation is a structured peer to peer assessment process enabling legal practitioners to be recognised for their expertise. To be accredited specialists must pass a series of meticulous assessments on both legal knowledge and its application in practice. To retain their accreditation specialists must undertake significant additional professional development in their area of expertise each year.

Kate joined the firm in 2025 after being admitted to practice law the same year.

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Kate brings a wealth of experience from her previous roles in government and not-for-profit organisations where she was involved in public interest law and environmental and animal protection.

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Kate's commitment to using the law for positive change and ensuring access to justice for the vulnerable is of immense benefit to injured people who often do not feel heard.

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When Kate is not at work you will find her surfing, volunteering in the community or at home with her rescue dog Trevor.