Our Expertise

Practice Areas

Personal Injury Law

Motor Vehicle Accidents

The firm can assist yourself in the event that you are injured in a motor vehicle accident in New South Wales and a third party is considered at fault for the accident, whereby, you will be entitled to substantial damages pursuant to the Motor Accidents Compensation Act 1999

We can assist and advise you in relation to all procedural and substantive matters in relation to your claim for damages on a no win no fee basis. If you would like your claim thoroughly prepared by a Law Society Accredited Personal Injury Specialist contact Andrew J O’Halloran or Sarah Simmonds for an appointment.

Workers Compensation

We represent and advise clients who have been injured at work in a physical or psychological capacity in which you may be entitled to compensation under the Workers Compensation Act 1987.

The entitlements include payment of medical expenses, weekly payments, and lump-sum compensation in the event you exceed a certain threshold of whole person impairment. We have a specialist Workers Compensation team who practice solely in the area. 

Medical Negligence

We regularly represent and appear for clients in common law claims arising from professional negligence resulting in injury and or death including medical procedures and poor medical advice.

We undertake to pay for all disbursements to prove your claim for damages both regarding liability and quantum merit.  Discuss your compensation rights today with Sarah Simmonds or Andrew O’Halloran via appointment. 

General Negligence 

We act in a compassionate, confidential and ethical manner for victims of negligence seeking to remedy and obtain maximum damages by providing a personalised service. We have assisted clients in public liability claims against councils, Industrial claims at work, death benefit claims, sexual assault claims and psychiatric claims under the various heads of damages as well as recovery monies owed.

Superannuation & Life Insurance Claims

The firm can assist with making an application to the Trustee of a Superfund to pay a death benefit as permitted by the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 (SIS Act), the Commonwealth legislation which governs superannuation transactions and dealings. Our firm can assist in making the claim on your behalf to the Trustee and will ensure the relevant legal requirements and regulations are satisfied to ensure you receive the full amount of the fund.

Commercial & Business Law

The commercial and business team can assist you with: Employment Contracts & Disputes, Commercial Leases, Retail Leases and Residential agreements, Contractual disputes, Shareholders Agreements & the Sale of Business Contracts. The firm has a specialist commercial and business department with particular expertise in transactional and tax matters and contracts. 

Employment Law

The firm regularly advises unions, employers and employees on their employment rights and obligations under state and federal legislation and awards. The firm assists clients in unfair dismissal proceedings and general protections claims from discrimination and harassment in the workplace. 

Estate Planning

Our Estate Planning Team can assist clients with strategic advice and succession planning as well as inter-generational transfers and family succession plans. We draft and tailor clients’ estate planning and asset protection requirements to their specific family, business and or corporate circumstances.

The firm is a member of the global network STEP the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners based located in London and is the only affiliate firm in the district. The firm also provides Estate Planning services online including Wills and testamentary trusts, Powers of attorney and enduring guardianship, Estate administration, asset protection and taxation advice via contacting the office at reception@rjohalloran.net.au.

Property & Conveyancing

The firms specialist conveyancing team regularly assists clients throughout the conveyancing process for purchasers from exchange to settlement as well as Negotiating and reviewing contracts, advising on Asset Protection Structures in relation to your purchase, Preparing Contracts for the Sale of Land for Vendors and advising on sales and purchases through Self Managed Super Funds. The conveyancing team was awarded by PEXA the online e-conveyancing platform for being in the top percentile of firms in New South Wales for transactions ranking in the top 100 out of 4000 conveyancers and firms in 2021.

Agribusiness 

The firm advises generational farming clients throughout Moree, Narrabri & Quirindi where the firm formerly had branch offices assisting clients with all agribusiness issues via face to face or telephone & skype consultations pertaining to Farming agreements for use of machinery and Land, Transfer of Water Licences, Inter-generational Farm Agreements, Share Farming agreements and disputes. 

Dispute Resolution

The firm can assist clients in resolving disputes that have arisen in a Criminal, Civil or Commercial context. Uniquely our lawyers are all experienced and trained advocates who have all appeared in Local, District and Supreme courts on behalf of clients. 

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