Melissa Eades
Senior Associate
My approach is always one of empathy. This allows me to understand the true impact of an accident or injury on someone’s life and have compassion for individuals who have found themselves caught in a legal process they’re unfamiliar with.
I have always been passionate about helping people in their fight for justice. Through the course of multiple internships, both in Australia and overseas, I have assisted individuals who have been unfairly treated or have experienced prejudice. From there, moving into personal injury law was a natural progression to help injured people in need receive all the compensation they’re entitled to.
An empathetic approach allows me to understand the extent of an accident injury on somebody’s life, and help them navigate the best possible solution. Empathy is a cornerstone value at Law Partners and it’s so great to work for a firm that shares my passion for helping people in need.
Career highlight:
Receiving a successful judgment in the NSW Supreme Court of Appeal for the family of a young father who passed away in a house fire due to a defective smoke alarm.
In my own time:
I enjoy being outside in nature and spending time with my dog, friends, and family.
Qualifications and accreditations:
- Admitted, Supreme Court of NSW
- Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
- Bachelor of Social Sciences
- Bachelor of Law
