Katalin has practised exclusively in the area of personal injuries law for all of her legal career. She is a Law Institute of Victoria Accredited Specialist in Personal Injuries and a leader in her field.  Whilst Katalin has held senior management positions in national law firms, her real passion is for her clients and achieving the best outcomes for them.  Katalin was recognised by the Law Institute of Victoria when named a Finalist in the Regional Lawyer of the Year category of the President’s Awards in 2010 and 2012 and as a Finalist in the Regional/Suburban Lawyer of the Year at the Australian Law Awards in 2016 for her outstanding contribution to legal services.

“Launching Fortitude Legal with this extraordinary team allows me to focus on what matters most, our clients and their rights.  I love what I do and am grateful for the opportunity to represent regional Victorians in need of our help”

• Transport Accident Compensation
• Work Injury Compensation
• Public Liability

• Law Institute of Victoria
• Australian Lawyers Alliance

• LIV Accredited Specialist in Personal Injuries Law
• Admitted as Barrister & Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria
• Bachelor of Laws
• Bachelor of Science

Cameron has worked exclusively in personal injuries claims following his admission to legal practice in 2009.  Cameron is driven to achieve outstanding results on behalf of his clients and has a proud history of obtaining many hard fought wins in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, County Court and Supreme Court of Victoria. Prior to commencing with Fortitude Legal, Cameron managed multiple legal offices for a large national law firm, where he held responsibility for the supervision and management of practitioners within these offices.  Cameron takes a pragmatic approach to his client’s claims and is focused on obtaining maximum compensation for in the shortest possible time.

Workplace Health & Safety is important to Cameron and he is an active member and contributor to Ballarat’s occupational safety and health group.

Cameron calls Ballarat home and takes great pride in fighting for the rights of regional Victorians.  Cameron has been a finalist in the Law Institute of Victoria Awards for Regional Lawyer of the Year 2018.

“Fortitude Legal has amassed a team of regional experts.  I am proud to work with a team that provides superior client service and has the skills and attitude to vigorously pursue our clients’ rights and obtain the best possible outcome in our clients’ claims.”

• Transport Accident Compensation
• Work Injury Compensation
• Public Liability

• Law Institute of Victoria
• Australian Lawyers Alliance

• Admitted as Barrister & Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria
• Bachelor of Laws (Hons.)
• Bachelor of Business

Peter has practised exclusively in the area of personal injuries law for more than three decades. He is a Law Institute of Victoria Accredited Specialist in Personal Injuries Law, previously heading up the team at Geelong firm Petersons Lawyers. Peter and his team have over the years been involved in a number of very important cases in the area of personal injuries law, pushing the boundaries to get the best outcome for his clients.

“I have always made it a priority to develop a relationship with my clients and steer them through the legal process with as little stress as possible whilst at the same time achieving the best result possible.”

• Transport Accident Compensation
• Work Injury Compensation
• Public Liability
• Medical Negligence
• Superannuation/Total Permanent Disability Claims
• Professional Memberships

• Law Institute of Victoria

• LIV Accredited Specialist in Personal Injuries Law
• Admitted as Barrister & Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria
• Bachelor of Laws
• Bachelor of Arts

Tom has practised exclusively in the area of personal injuries for his whole legal career. Prior to commencing his legal career, Tom worked in a number of different manual labour jobs whilst studying at law school, during which time the devastating impacts of personal injuries in the workplace were made obvious to him and furthered his passion to fight for people’s rights.

Tom previously managed a Motor Vehicle Accidents practice with a number of high profile cases and held a leadership and mentor role at a national law firm.   Tom was awarded  Regional Lawyer of The Year at the 14th Victorian Legal Awards by the Law Institute of Victoria in 2018.

“Being able to launch Fortitude Legal with our brilliant team of respected and acknowledged practitioners and support staff fills me with great pride. The whole driving force behind us launching Fortitude Legal was to create a law firm that delivers personalised and peak legal services to our regional Victorian clients. For me, having the opportunity to represent an injured person is a privilege and not a right and I will accordingly honour that by providing clients with technical legal advice balanced with pure passion and pride in all that I do”.

• Transport Accident Compensation
• Work Injury Compensation
• Public Liability

• Law Institute of Victoria
• Australian Lawyers Alliance

• Admitted as a Lawyer of the Supreme Court of Victoria
• Bachelor of Laws (Hons.)
• Bachelor of Arts
• Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice

• “Cyclists Beware”, Law Institute Journal  (2018) 92(1/2) LIJ

Adam has worked exclusively in personal injuries claims since his admission to legal practice. Adam takes seriously his responsibility to his clients to maximise their compensation entitlements. Adam has a history of obtaining hard fought results for his clients across the Magistrates, County and Supreme Courts. Adam’s focus is to obtain the best results for his clients and to be a guiding hand through that process.

Prior to commencing with Fortitude Legal Adam worked in a National law firm however as a Surf Coast local he was keen to work locally for people in his community who need his assistance.

“I never take lightly the responsibility I have to my clients at what is a very difficult time for them. As part of the team at Fortitude Legal we are able to bring national experience to our local communities and serve our clients in a professional way with a more personal approach.”

• Work Injury Compensation
• Transport Accidents
• Public Liability

• Law Institute of Victoria
• Australian Lawyers Alliance

• Admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria
• Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
• Bachelor of Commerce (Distinction)

Fiona has worked exclusively in personal injuries claims since 1995. Prior to commencing with Fortitude Legal, Fiona has worked in both national and boutique law firms in the Ballarat local area. Fiona takes great pride in providing legal services to clients on a personal level and is tenacious in her ability to obtain justice and the best outcome possible for her clients.

“I am passionate about ensuring regional and country clients have access to justice regarding their personal injury. It is my role within the Fortitude Legal team to provide clients with the personalised legal support and guidance clients require, at a time of uncertainty and trauma following a transport accident, workplace incident or injury in a public space. I see it as a privilege to act for clients, in a manner that is tailored to them, to navigate the complexities of the legal process on their behalf.”

• Work Injury Compensation
• Transport Accidents
• Public Liability

• Law Institute of Victoria
• Australian Lawyers Alliance
• Ballarat & District Law Association

• Admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria
• Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice
• Bachelor of Laws