Barristers and QCs (now called SC)
In most other States you will need 2 types of lawyers if you need to go to court; an instructing solicitor to take your case and receive your instructions and a barrister to go to court. Solicitors will be experts in the area of law and barristers are evidence and court experts. There is a very distinct difference in skills.
In Western Australia the legal profession is known as a fused profession. This means that solicitors can also act as barristers. Criminal lawyers in Western Australia generally act as both, however there will be times when it is advisable to instruct a barrister specialising in an area of law for specific types of trials.
Barristers and QCs can bring a wealth of legal knowledge to your case and greatly increase your chances of success at trial.
Brendon Slattery acts as both barrister and solicitor in this State. If you want to engage a barrister you must also instruct a solicitor to brief the barrister. Slattery Legal can advise you on the right barrister for your matter and prepare full briefs in preparation for trial.
Specialist solicitors
Most lawyers will specialise in a particular area of law. It is advisable to engage a lawyer that has the requisite skill in the area of law that you need advice.
Like doctors, you wouldn’t have open heart surgery from an ear specialist. You need to get the right advice about your particular problem and then be referred to someone who specialises in resolving those issues.
Not getting the right advice or a bad referral can cost you money and possibly worsen your problem further.
Slattery Legal has connections to the best specialists in Australia and can take full instructions on your legal issue then brief or refer you to a specialist that can offer you expert advice in the area of law that you require assistance.
Some areas of law that are considered specialty areas are:
Personal Injury
Family Law
Mining Law
Employment Law
Medical Negligence
Tax Law
Environmental and Local Planning Law
Immigration Law
Property Law
Wills and Probate
Liquor Licensing
Slattery Legal can provide you with a referral and briefing service so that you can meet face to face with a lawyer in Kalgoorlie and receive continuous support while your matter is being handled by specialist solicitors in Perth or across the State.
