Experience

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  The people's solicitors

  Feb 2009 - Jan 2010

  Practical legal training

  People Solicitors is a rapidly growing litigation law firm that covers everything from class actions, criminal, commercial to defamation.I was involved with a wide variety of personal injury and civil liability matters, motor vehicle accident claims, general family law, andcriminal law matters. My scope of work included:* undertaking legal research of legislation and case law; * taking notes and initial; instructions with the firms Lawyers, preparation of evidence for thehearing or mediation; * assisting with negotiating on behalf of theclients; * legal drafting of statements of claim and submissions; *I was involved in a large motor vehicle accident negligence claim and which resulted in a successful compensation settlement for our client against a large insurance company; and * I developed a working understanding of the Civil Liability Act, Crimes Act, Evidence Act & Criminal Procedure Act. Show less

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  Legal aid nsw

  Apr 2010 - Apr 2011

  I was involved in a wide variety of criminal law matters from the initial client engagement through to the hearing and trial. Matters included both serious and minor matters. My scope of tasks included:* I assisted the Legal Aid Lawyers to develop polished legal documents, detailed chronologies and timelines, and organising of large evidence briefs for counsel; * I was required to develop a working understanding and knowledge of the Crimes Act, Evidence Act and other key legislation; * I also developed competence in the court process and court rules; and * I had the opportunity to work on many high profile matters and learn from some highly experienced Legal Aid Lawyersand both Junior and Senior Counsel on a regular basis. Show less

  • Civil Litigation Division

    Sept 2010 - Apr 2011

  • Criminal Indictable Division

    Apr 2010 - Sept 2010
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  Luxe law and migration (burwood, nsw)

  May 2018 - May 2020

  Lawyer & registered migration agent

  Overall management of migration law and visa applications:* Management of migration matters from start to finish;* Client meetings and obtaining instructions;* Initial advice and preparing visa applications; * Administrative Appeals Tribunal Appeals and visa cancellation; * All visa applications including skilled visas, student visas, family migration; and * Permanent residency, humanitarian visas and student visas.

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  Doyle kingston & swift solicitors

  Jun 2019 - Jun 2020

  Lawyer

  Doyle Kingston & Swift Solicitors is a dynamic and progressive law firm based in Broken Hill, NSW offering premium legal services. *Daily local court mentions & appearances*Managing criminal law matters from start to finish;*Experience with numerous summary and more serious indictable charges;*Bail applications & applications for release *Defended hearings;*Applications under section 32 & 33 (mental illness);*Children’s court matters & successful non-conviction of charges under the Young Offenders Act;*NCAT tribunal hearings;*Negotiating & writing formal legal representations to the police;*Briefing legal counsel;*Successfully obtaining numerous section 10dismissal of charge/s for clients;*Successfully obtaining section 9 conditional release orders without conviction;*Prosecuting matters for the NSW Department of Education & RMS/Service NSW;*Numerous mental health tribunal hearings *AVO matters. Show less

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  Pb ritz lawyers

  Sept 2020 - Dec 2020

  Lawyer

  PB Ritz Lawyers provides expertise and exceptional service in all facets of Wills & Estates law.In 2019, PB Ritz was named a ‘Leading Wills & Estates firm'. In 2019 and 2020, PB Ritz was awarded the best ‘Wills & Estates Law firm’ in NSW in the Australian Enterprise Awards by APAC Insider.* preparing detailed and comprehensive estate planning - Wills (both standard wills & testamentary trust wills):* Preparing power of attorney documents; and* Preparing enduring guardian documents and;* Attending to contested estate disputes & mediations with legal Counsel Show less

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  Buckley lawyers pty ltd

  Jan 2021 - Dec 2022

  Nick predominately practices in complex civil and commercial litigation, corporate law, bankruptcy & insolvency law, building & construction disputes, contractual disputes, NCAT disputes, Will disputes, and criminal law. Nick has successfully represented clients in obtaining compensation and damages ranging from complex building disputes, contract disputes, lease disputes, large scale debt recovery, insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings and motor vehicle accidents. Nick has successfully represented clients through New South Wales & interstate including in the Federal Circuit Court, Supreme Court of NSW, District Court, and the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) in complex commercial litigation matters including bankruptcy, insolvency and defective building works proceedings. Show less

  • Associate Director

    Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

  • Senior Associate

    Jan 2021 - Jan 2022
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  Downing centre court

  May 2021 - Dec 2022

  Duty solicitor

  Regular pro bono work as Duty Solicitor at the busy Downing Centre Local Court providing legal representation & advice across civil, criminal and traffic law matters.

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  Cruz lawyers

  Dec 2022 - now

  Principal lawyer