David Fabbro

Partner - Personal Injury Law

David has over 20 years of experience handling claims for personal injuries clients including some very complex matters from major medical negligence claims (brain injury and spinal injury) through to more straightforward workers compensation or motor vehicle accident matters. He manages a team of experienced civil litigation lawyers across all our offices. David is highly respected in his areas of practice and is considered one of the leading civil litigation practitioners in South Australia. He is very passionate about the practice of law and particularly that law which provides representation for members of the community who may not have otherwise had suitable assistance. David and his team provide a 24 hour legal helpline for some of South Australia's largest and most active Unions, providing representation for their organisations and their members with particular emphasis on rights and entitlements in the workplace including industrial and employment law, WorkCover, asbestosis and dust related diseases.

Anita King

In-House Consultant - Personal Injury Law

Anita works in our Civil Litigation Department in the Adelaide office. Prior to completing her law degree, Anita completed a Bachelor of Arts and is currently pursuing her Masters Degree. In addition to her legal qualifications, Anita is an experienced nurse, having completed the Registered Nurse General Program at the Royal Adelaide Hospital from 1984 to 1987. She has additional qualifications in Psychiatric Nursing and has a special interest in ethics and insurance. As a qualified solicitor and experienced nurse, Anita has a unique blend of skills and an intimate understanding of personal injuries. Anita's experience includes advising on a number of medium and large medico-legal matters, providing risk management advice and providing advice on professional indemnity matters. Anita advises on all civil litigation matters including contractual disputes, as well as employment and industrial issues and insurance amongst other related areas. She acts in appeals under the Mental Health Act and the Guardianship and Administration Act and represents clients at Coronial Inquests. She has published widely and lectured at various University seminars. Anita has a wealth of knowledge in her areas of practice having worked closely with, or on the Board of the Nurses Board of South Australia, the Board of Directors of the Adelaide Health Care Alliance, and the Ethics and Research Committee Adelaide Health Care Alliance. She has also been appointed to the Housing Appeal Panel, a division of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal.

Travis Le Riche

Associate - Commercial & Business Law

Travis works in our Commercial and Wills & Estates Departments in the Adelaide office. At Andersons, Travis has provided a wide range of assistance to businesses and individuals in their commercial endeavours, including advising on and preparing major contracts, commercialisation efforts, complex litigious matters and sales of land and businesses. Travis uses his experience in litigious matters to identify possible pitfalls with commercial dealings but also services clients in matters such as Wills & Deceased Estates, Conveyancing and Leases. In addition to his legal qualifications, Travis has a strong background in Information Technology having completed a Bachelor of Computer Science at the University of Adelaide whilst studying towards his law degree, with Dean’s Certificates of Merit for 2002, 2003 and 2004. Through his interest in Intellectual Property and his commercial experience, Travis is building up a practice to service members of the South Australian ITC industry, from start-up to long term and established ITC businesses.

Dion McCaffrie

Partner - Pesonal Injury Law

Dion has been with the firm since undertaking his Articles in 1976. Dion was originally at our Port Adelaide Office and practiced mainly in the areas of criminal law, personal injuries and workers compensation. He relocated to our Adelaide office in 1988 where he continues to specialise in all areas of personal injury litigation and in particular, with motor vehicle claims. Dion is married with three children and his non-work and non-family time is largely devoted to his sporting interests. In addition to taking a keen interest in the sporting activities of his children, Dion is a former President of the West Adelaide Football Club and is now a Commissioner of the South Australian National Football League. Dion has also served on a number of sub-committees at the SANFL since 1990.

Camille McDonald

Associate - Family Law

Since graduating law school and being admitted to practice in 2008, Camille has worked predominantly in Family Law. Camille has had experience working on very complex children's issues, including matters dealing with child abuse and neglect. Her ability to focus on the law, while maintaining a strong rapport with clients ensures that the client can have their matter managed with as little stress as possible. With respect to property settlements, Camille has had experience handling both large and small asset pools and is extremely focused on negotiation and achieving out-of-court settlements. Camille enjoys spending time with her partner and young daughter and is a self confessed gym junkie.

David Mullen

Associate - Criminal, Wills & Personal Injury

David works predominantly at our Victor Harbor office located at 163 Hindmarsh Road, Victor Harbor and at our Adelaide office. He attends court matters at Victor Harbor, Christies Beach and Adelaide. David has lived locally for a number of years and is fully aware of the various legal issues that effect members of the local community. He is able to provide advice practical advice and assistance across a broad range of legal issues.

Peter Mullins

Associate - Pesonal Injury Law

Peter is based in our Port Adelaide office. He has in excess of 30 years experience in legal practice including 26 years as a principal in the Adelaide legal firm of Stanley & Partners. Peter’s experience has provided insight into the stress that plaintiffs and workers can experience when pursuing personal injury claims and undertaking litigation. His priority is always to provide sensible, practicable and cost effective advice with a focus on dispute resolution at the earliest opportunity. Peter has represented many clients, from a diverse range of industries and ethnic groups, in seeking a fair and just outcome. Peter has been a member of the Law Society Accident Compensation Committee, Honorary Solicitor of SA Swimming and Chairman of the Veterinary Surgeons Board. He is a current committee member of Australian Lawyers Alliance. Away from legal practice, Peter is a keen follower of sport. He plays golf and tennis and has an interest in wine and food.

Sorna Nachiappan

Senior Associate - Employment Law

Sorna was admitted to the Legal Practitioners Admission Board on 1 October 1999 in the Supreme Court of NSW. Sorna completed her undergraduate and post graduate law studies externally whilst residing in Broken Hill, NSW. Her initial work was as a paralegal and then Solicitor upon admission. She lived in Broken Hill for a period of 15 years and worked as a generalist legal practitioner, including Family Law, Criminal Law, Commercial Law, Legal Aid, Civil Claims, Personal Injury, Administrative Law and Mental Health Tribunal appearances. Sorna relocated to Adelaide in 2003 and commenced teaching at the School of Law, Adelaide University. Simultaneously, she worked as the Legal Education Officer of the Legal Services Commission, South Australia for a period of 18 months. Sorna has the distinction of having educated the general public, Union officials, undergraduates and graduates on law and its application. In 2005 she took on the role of Legal & Industrial Officer of the Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union, SA Branch. In this role Sorna was the sole in-house Legal Officer who provided leadership and direction for the Union in the legal industrial area. Sorna’s portfolio includes Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA) negotiations, Protected Action Ballot (PAB) applications and investigating breaches of industrial instruments. In this capacity Sorna instigated successfully the first PAB in South Australia under the Work Choices Amendments to the Industrial Relations Act. She developed the Mitsubishi Redundancy Agreement 2008 which is considered to be the Gold Standard for redundancy agreements in South Australia. Sorna has a reputation for being meticulous in her case preparation and standing up for workers’ rights.

Ryan Thomas

Senior Associate - Family Law

Ryan practices in all areas of Family Law and is based in our Adelaide but visits our suburban and regional offices as required. Since graduating from law Ryan has worked predominately in Family Law, joining Andersons in 2010. He has a keen interest in Family Law property settlements. He handles settlements involving investment properties, shares, trusts and proprietary limited companies. After spending his childhood in the mining towns of Whyalla and Port Headland, Ryan completed his education in Adelaide. To further develop his business knowledge, Ryan commenced a Masters of Business Administration at the University of South Australia in 2009 and is due to complete the Masters in 2011. Ryan has a very client orientated approach, focussing on punctuality, open communication and transparency. By way of personal experience in children’s matters, he has co-parented his 9 year old son for a number of years. Ryan is a keen traveller and has travelled Australia and the world extensively.

Greg Welden

Senior Associate - Wills, Probate & Estate Planning

Upon completion of his legal qualifications, Greg travelled to the United Kingdom where he spent two years working as a small business manager. Upon returning to Australia Greg commenced work as a country solicitor gathering valuable knowledge in all areas of the law. Greg returned to Adelaide in early 2007 where he concentrated his legal career in the areas of commercial advice, litigation and Wills and estate administration. Greg now works in our Commercial Department in the Adelaide office. He brings with him, several years of experience in a diverse range of fields. Greg has a particular passion for all aspects of Estate Law and appreciates having the opportunity to work closely with our clients, both individuals and families, as they undertake the important tasks of wealth management, drafting Wills and attorney documents and estate administration and litigation.

John Daenke

In-House Consultant

John specialises in:

Commercial and Property transactions and disputes

Wills and Estate Planning and disputes

Superannuation

Company and Trust matters

Insurance especially Professional Indemnity issues

Sports and Associations Law

Leasing

Admitted in 1970, John has had extensive experience in an extensive variety of legal issues. He has acted for small and medium business enterprises which need advice and legal assistance across a broad spectrum of legal matters.

John is able to quickly identify the critical legal issues in any situation but also gives consideration to practical and commercial solutions.

He has served on a number of Law Society committees and was deeply involved in the Society's Professional Indemnity Insurance scheme.

In addition, John has been an accomplished speaker at many conferences in his comprehensive areas of expertise. He is a member of the panel of the State Sports Disputes Centre.

Away from legal practice, John and his wife have had an interest in a number of sports, particularly tennis and in outdoor activities. John is Honorary Solicitor for Tennis SA. Before the birth of their 2 sons, they travelled widely, climbed Mts Kilimanjaro and Kinabalu, trekked in the Himalayas and rafted the Franklin River. John's major outdoor activity is now sailing.

Tyne Beeby

Solicitor