RJ O'Halloran & Co - Areas of 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 legislation.

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 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.

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.

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.

Agribusiness

The firm advises generational farming clients throughout New South Wales assisting clients with all agribusiness issues via face to face or telephone and 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.

 

Family Law

Douglas, Richard and Sarah of this firm all have extensive family law experience in relation to difficult periods following a breakdown in a relationship. We endeavour to identify and achieve practical family law outcomes in a fast and cost effective manner wherever possible. Our firm has years of experience dealing with division of property type cases from beginning to conclusion. We are in a position to take your instructions and attend to drafting all relevant legal documents including affidavits with a view to receiving a fair and equitable outcome.

 

Estate Planning & Estate Litigation

We provide a personalised Estate Plan to clients that accurately reflect their intentions regarding the distribution of their assets and the various appointments which is incorporated into their Last Will and Testament, Testamentary Trust, and Guardianship appointments.

 

Probate and Estate Administration

We have considerable experience with Estate administration matters, including applications for Letters of Administration and Applications for Probate in the Supreme Court dating back to 1903.

 

Estate Disputes and Litigation

In cases of contested Wills or Estate disputes among beneficiaries, we have acted in many landmark cases and have particular expertise in Estate Disputes, Contested Wills and Family Provision applications. We have acted in several landmark authorities that are often cited as precedent in decisions today, including the landmark decision in the New South Wales Court of Appeal, Alexander v Janson 2010 NSW CA176.