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May 8, 2015 By Louise Mathias

Essential Key To Unlock The Secret To Become A Persuasive Advocate/Public Speaker

Essential Key To Unlock The Secret To Become A Persuasive Advocate/Public Speaker

If you would like to learn more helpful hints, please sign up to my fortnightly blog at www.sydneybarrister.net.au where a variety of  legal topics are discussed.Every day, when we speak with family and friends,  we don't speak from a word for word manuscript, so why speak from a word for word manuscript when appearing as an advocate or delivering a speech?   … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Criminal Law (Local Court), Family Law (Parenting and Property), Personal Injury + Medical Negligence, Wills and Probate (including Family Provisions)

April 24, 2015 By Louise Mathias

8 Tips to Drive Out Those Crippling Nerves At The Podium

8 Tips to Drive Out Those Crippling Nerves  At The Podium

Do you know what is one of the greatest human fears? Public speaking!!   We all feel what it does to our bodies; sweaty palms, shaky hands and knees, shallow and rapid breathing, a strong heartbeat, increased perspiration, constant lip licking, shuffling feet and the vocal evidence of "voice trembling." How can we reduce the level of anxiety and deal with the situation in a calm and dignified manner?  … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Criminal Law (Local Court), Family Law (Parenting and Property), Mediation, Personal Injury + Medical Negligence, Wills and Probate (including Family Provisions)

March 11, 2015 By Louise Mathias

6 Key Criteria for Assessing DUI Matters

6 Key Criteria for Assessing DUI Matters

Drink driving is a serious offence. Sentencing options range from a fine and automatic disqualification through to a custodial sentence. In some circumstances the Court must order a Mandatory Interlock Order. Its important to prepare and advocate effectively for the clients best possible outcome.       … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Criminal Law (Local Court)

January 14, 2015 By Louise Mathias

17 “Do’s and Don’ts” of Court Etiquette

17 “Do’s and Don’ts” of Court Etiquette

When appearing in court, you will face a variety of opponents,      with differing styles and etiquette.  Regardless of your opponent, how do you obtain and maintain a good reputation? … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Criminal Law (Local Court), Family Law (Parenting and Property), Personal Injury + Medical Negligence

December 8, 2014 By Louise Mathias

Do solicitors need to disclose a barristers cost/fee agreement to the client?

Do solicitors need to disclose a barristers cost/fee agreement to the client?

After having some very unpleasant and unprofessional experiences in relation to the payment of my fees, I wondered how many other Solicitors brief and pay Barristers according to their own “rules” and not according to the Solicitors professional ethical obligations found in the Legal Profession Act 2004 (NSW) or the NSW Professional Conduct and Practice Rules 2013 (“Solicitors Rules”)? Do you know what are solicitors ethical obligations in respect to Barristers? … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Criminal Law (Local Court), Family Law (Parenting and Property), Personal Injury + Medical Negligence, Wills and Probate (including Family Provisions) Tagged With: Ethics

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