26 September 2022
Article from July 2022 edition of INPractice
When life takes an unexpected bad turn, we are only a phone call away.
Many members will already be aware of the excellent services provided by Union Legal SA, the law firm established by the ANMF (SA Branch) in 2016.
Union Legal is staffed by four solicitors, all experts in their particular areas of practice. We are very ably supported by our superstar assistant Lauren Tonkin. We advise union members and the wider community about a range of legal problems.
Lee Thomas is the Director of Union Legal SA. After a long career as the Secretary of the State and Federal Nursing Unions she completed a law degree and entered legal practice. Lee's areas of speciality include disciplinary hearings and criminal matters, from traffic offences to more serious charges such as assaults and other crimes against the person.
She provides timely and sensible advice to those facing disciplinary and criminal charges, whether they are related to work or not. Her calm and reassuring manner is an immense support to clients who are at their most vulnerable when faced with these life-altering situations.
Lee also provides a fast turn-around conveyancing service at very competitive rates for those buying or selling real estate.
Catherine Parsonage is our senior solicitor. She has over 40 years’ experience in personal injury litigation and advises clients on all matters involving injury, including worker's compensation, motor vehicle accidents, public liability and medical negligence. Catherine can also assist with income protection and total and permanent disability claims.
Jodie Washington originally trained as a dental nurse, but quickly realised that law was her true calling. Jodie's area of expertise is wills and estates. Her meticulous approach and comprehensive advice is appreciated by her clients, as this is a complex and sometimes distressing area of law which all of us will face at some time in our lives. Jodie also advises on criminal matters.
Jacqui Baillie began her legal career as an industrial officer at the ANMF (SA Branch) and came to work at Union Legal after five years in that position. She brings a comprehensive knowledge of workplace issues and, in particular, the unique challenges facing working nurses and midwives.
Jacqui advises clients about worker's compensation, industrial disputes and disciplinary matters. Her bright personality is matched by her skills when negotiating the best possible outcomes for her clients.
WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE UNION LEGAL:
- Save thousands in legal fees
ANMF (SA Branch) members (and their families) can access a range of services at a fraction of the price of a private law firm, potentially saving them thousands of dollars.
- Free 30-minute consultation Members are eligible for a free
30-minute legal consultation with a Union Legal SA lawyer on any legal matter.
- We 'get' nursing and midwifery
We have decades of experience and knowledge of the nursing and midwifery professions and a proven track record of technical and legal excellence.
Union Legal also operates from the ANMF (SA Branch) offices at Ridleyton. Members report they feel comforted their matter is taken care of within their union environment.
In these challenging times, it is more important than ever to those of us at Union Legal SA to provide timely, clear and reassuring advice to those facing legal issues. We are only a phone call away, and look forward to assisting you in the future.
TESTIMONIALS:
"While my employer fought me the whole way, the ANMF and Union Legal had my back. They aren't in it for the money, they're in it for us - I felt so cared for at a really confronting time in my life".
Frances, Registered Nurse.
"Union Legal SA is amazing, and I can't spruik about them enough. I felt extremely comfortable that I wasn't going to be ripped off, had complete trust in the team and found the whole process much more cost-effective than having to deal with a private law firm".
Louise, Registered Nurse.
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