about

Called to the bar in 2018, Sam has appeared in State and Commonwealth courts and tribunals in a variety of practice areas. Sam primarily practices in building and construction, personal injury, torts, and insurance law. Sam is also pleased to accept briefs in general commercial litigation, equity, and other practice areas.

 

Since being admitted to legal practice in 2012, Sam has prior experience with home warranty insurance claims, consumer law, workers compensation (Comcare), motor vehicle accidents (injury and property damage), professional indemnity and general litigation.

 

Sam is a member of the South Australian Bar Association and the New South Wales Bar Association and accepts briefs to appear in South Australia and New South Wales. 

 

Sam is an accredited mediator according to the National Mediator Accreditation System (NMAS) and a professional member of the Resolution Institute.

 

 

Outside of legal practice, Sam has been a competitive fencer since he was 12 years old and has been involved in the sport as an athlete, coach, referee and was a member of the Australian national selection committee. 

Qualifications

Master of Laws – 2017

The University of Melbourne


Bachelor of Laws – 2011

(2nd Class, Div. A Honours)

The University of Adelaide

 

Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice – 2012

Australian National University

 

Bachelor of International Studies – 2010

The University of Adelaide

 

Bachelor of Arts (French) –  2010

The University of Adelaide

Admissions

Barrister – 2018

 

Solicitor  – 2012

 

Professional memberships