MC

Biography

Since being admitted to the Bar in 2007, Michelle’s practice has extended to both criminal and civil law, including commercial law, family law, and personal injury. In addition, Michelle has appeared in numerous inquests for various parties.

Michelle’s main area of practice is personal injury and she has recently extended to intentional torts (historical abuse claims).

In 2015 Michelle completed a Master of Laws (Applied Law) in commercial litigation.

Select Cases

Common Law and Personal Injury

  • Vincent v NRMA Insurance (unreported) 29 December 2020 — motor accident held not to have been caused mostly by the fault of the injured person for the purposes of ss 3.11 and 3.28 Motor Accidents Injuries Act 2017
  • Lynch v Allianz Australia Insurance Limited (unreported) 10 Feb 2020
  • Krickovic v The Star Pty Limited [2019] NSWDC 594 — occupiers liability, slip and fall injury in casino premises
  • Metaxoulis v McDonald’s Australia Ltd [2015] NSWCA 95 (led by Sheldon SC) — overturned verdict for defendant at first instance

Criminal Law

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