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Serious warning issued to lawyers engaging in claim farming

In the wake of reports into lawyers intentionally targeting vulnerable members of the community, the Victorian Legal...

16 June 2025

By Naomi Neilson

Victorian community legal centres get record $19m boost

A record investment of $19 million has been granted to 16 Victorian community legal

20 March 2025

By Naomi Neilson

Barrister fails to appeal disciplinary action for fraud allegations

A Victorian barrister failed to overturn a reprimand for accusing an opposing counsel of relying on a “fraudulent or...

01 July 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Local lawyer gets kicked out of profession for 2 years after ‘serious’ misconduct

A regional lawyer was barred from practising for two years after a series of blunders in one matter, including...

28 May 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Melbourne lawyer to face tribunal for alleged trust account misconduct

A Melbourne solicitor who allegedly held trust money without authorisation and created a false invoice for his fees has...

05 December 2023

By Naomi Neilson

Female lawyers now make up majority of profession in Vic

New data from the Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner has shown that female lawyers are still growing in...

04 December 2023

By Lauren Croft

Managing principal banned for 4 years for covering up ‘inexcusable’ mistake

A Melbourne managing principal who was barred from practising until mid-2027 has told a tribunal she is “incredibly...

22 September 2023

By Naomi Neilson

Lawyer ‘grasping at straws’ found guilty of professional misconduct

A Victorian solicitor has been found guilty of professional misconduct by VCAT after charges were brought against him...

20 January 2023

By Lauren Croft