Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers

What is Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers?

Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers is a leading Australian law firm with over 125 years of legal excellence, operating from ten strategic locations across New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, and the Australian Capital Territory. Established in 1899, the firm combines comprehensive legal expertise across compensation law, business law, personal law, and community associations with a strong commitment to social justice and access to justice for all Australians.

What services does Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers offer?

• Personal Injury & Compensation Law: Comprehensive representation for workplace injuries, motor vehicle accidents, medical negligence, public liability claims, dust diseases, mine injuries, and Total Permanent Disability (TPD) claims, with specialized expertise in Comcare claims and income protection disputes
• Business & Commercial Law: Full-service business legal solutions including business formation and transactions, commercial disputes, intellectual property protection, property development, workplace relations, management contracts, and technology law matters
• Employment & Workplace Law: Expert guidance on unfair dismissal claims, workplace discrimination, employment contracts, workplace health and safety compliance, workplace mediations and investigations, and comprehensive workplace relations advice
• Estate Planning & Family Law: Strategic estate planning and will preparation, estate dispute resolution, family law matters, superannuation and trust management, adoption services, and comprehensive personal legal planning
• Class Actions & Institutional Abuse: Specialized representation for product liability class actions, sexual and physical abuse claims, institutional abuse matters, and complex multi-party litigation
• Property & Construction Law: Complete property transaction services, building and construction dispute resolution, planning and strata disputes, and commercial property development legal support
• Professional Standards & Inquiries: Expert representation at inquests, inquiries, and Royal Commissions, professional negligence claims, crisis management, and regulatory compliance matters

Why choose Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers as your lawyer?

Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers stands distinguished by its 125-year heritage of delivering exceptional client experiences while maintaining unwavering commitment to social justice and protecting people's rights. The firm's expertise is recognized through multiple First Tier rankings in Doyle's Guide 2024 for leading compensation law practices, including work injury compensation, motor vehicle accidents, and medical negligence. With a team of NSW Law Society Accredited Specialists across business law, personal injury law, and employment law, the firm combines deep legal knowledge with innovative technology partnerships like Sharedo case management system to optimize client outcomes. The firm's values of honesty, integrity, care, collaboration, community, and diversity drive their client-focused approach, ensuring personalized attention and strategic solutions for individuals, businesses, and not-for-profit organizations.

Who are the attorneys at Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers?

The firm's leadership includes Hanaan Indari, the first female Managing Partner in the firm's history, who brings extensive litigation and personal injury law expertise from the Sydney and Wollongong offices. Charles Harrison serves as Partner in the Melbourne office, specializing in litigation and dispute resolution. The team features multiple NSW Law Society Accredited Specialists including Selwyn Black (Business Law), Joshua Dale and Maithri Panagoda AM (Personal Injury Law), and Peter Punch and Janine Smith (Employment and Industrial Law). Additional key practitioners include Lucinda Gunning (Partner, Compensation Law), Patricia Monemvasitis (Partner, Commercial and Property Law), and David Jones (Partner, Consumer Law and Product Liability), supported by a team of over 250 legal professionals across all offices.

How much does Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers cost?

Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers offers flexible fee arrangements tailored to each client's circumstances and matter type. For personal injury and compensation matters, the firm typically operates on a "no win, no fee" basis, ensuring access to justice regardless of financial position. Commercial and business law matters are generally charged on either fixed-fee or hourly rate bases, with transparent cost agreements provided upfront. The firm provides detailed cost estimates during initial consultations and works with clients to establish payment arrangements that align with their financial capabilities.

Where is Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers located?

Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers maintains its Melbourne office at Level 11, 553 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, strategically positioned in the heart of Melbourne's legal district. The firm operates nine additional offices across Australia, including Sydney (Level 18, St James Centre, 111 Elizabeth Street), Canberra, Newcastle, Wollongong, Parramatta, Hobart, Campbelltown, Port Stephens, and Tuggerah. Clients can reach the firm through the national hotline 1800 059 278 or the main number +61 2 9291 7100, with online inquiries welcomed at enquiries@codea.com.au. The firm maintains an active digital presence through their website at www.codea.com.au and professional social media channels.