Barrister Information

Profile

Margarita specialises in all personal injury claims including Worker's Compensation, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Product and Public Liability, Institutional abuse and Intentional Torts. 

Since coming to the Bar Margarita has regularly appeared both led and unled in the Magistrates', County and Supreme Courts for both Plaintiffs and Defendants. Margarita is briefed in the Magistrates' Court La Trobe Valley Circuit for the Plaintiff. 

Margarita prides herself in her ability to efficiently communicate with instructors and clients and ensures a timely turnaround of all her paperwork.

Margarita completed a Bachelor of Science and Laws at Monash University with a particular interest in medicine and the law.

Prior to coming to the Bar, Margarita worked as a solicitor and as a managing associate for over eight years at Zaparas Lawyers.  As a solicitor and managing associate, Margarita ran hundreds of matters across various Victorian Judicial Courts including the Court of Appeal, Supreme Court, County Court and Magistrates’ Court.

In 2018 Margarita was listed in Doyle’s Guide as a Recommended Insurance Junior Barrister.

Margarita read with Scott Smith SC and her Senior Mentor was John Richards QC.

Admitted

15 Dec 2009

Bar

26 Oct 2016

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Areas of Expertise

Criminal Law 3 Areas

  • Victims of Crime
  • Work
  • Health & Safety

Commercial Law 2 Areas

  • Civil Procedure Law
  • Insurance Law & Professional Negligence Law

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) 1 Areas

  • Mediation

Common Law 11 Areas

  • Insurance Law
  • Personal Injury
  • Work Injury Damages
  • Judicial Review
  • Negligence
  • Intentional Torts
  • Workers Compensation
  • Class Actions
  • Dust Diseases
  • Motor Vehicles & Transport
  • Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S)

Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions 3 Areas

  • Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT)
  • Transport Accident Commission (TAC)
  • Superannuation Complaints Tribunal

Industrial Relations Law & Employment Law 1 Areas

  • Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S)

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