O’Callaghan will join the personal injury team, specialising in personal injury, workers’ compensation, superannuation, disability and industrial matters. He returns to the firm after leaving 30 years ago to commence a practice in Newcastle.

O’Callaghan has represented many union clients as well as individuals in his practice. He will manage the new Newcastle office of Carroll & O’Dea, as well as developing his current client base in Sydney and Wollongong and country areas.