Working in asbestos law for well over 10 years, Joanne Wade is a specialist to say the least and one who prides herself on her communication with her clients and, on many occasions, her clients' families.
In a time that is normally the most difficult for her clients, Joanne understands the importance and need to handle all her cases with the utmost diligence, compassion and honesty.
Respected amongst her peers, the thing that separates Joanne from other asbestos lawyers is perspective; with her own father being exposed to asbestos working at Cockatoo Island Dockyard, she is in the unique position of seeing it from both angles. With Joanne’s passion, stemming from personal experience, this gives her a greater understanding of all aspects and she takes on board every case with an equal amount of commitment. “My clients are generally people who have worked hard all their lives, and are lovely people who deserve justice.”
Handling all types of asbestos matters in NSW, Joanne says that the greatest satisfaction for her is “securing a result for her clients to help ease the pain they are suffering, and to know their family will be looked after.”
Expertise
- Asbestos law
- Compensation claims
Career history
- Slater & Gordon since 2008 (practice group leader)
- 2000-2007 Watkins Tapsell (partner)
- 1996-2000 Watkins Tapsell (lawyer)
- 1992-1995 NSW Crown Solicitors Office (paralegal clerk)
Memberships & associations
- Law Society of NSW
- The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand
- Asbestos Diseases Foundation of Australia
Professional qualifications & admissions
- 1996 Admitted, Supreme Court of New South Wales
- 1996 Admitted, High Court of Australia
- 1995 Bachelor of Laws, Macquarie University
- 1993 Bachelor of Economics, Macquarie University
Client Testimonials
"Again, thank you for your efforts and time you have spent on Dad’s claim. We both appreciate it very much. Considering the complexity of the claim, I believe we have had a great outcome." - Name Witheld.
"Thank you so much for your support during this time.
I’ve just passed your news onto Mum and we would both would like to let you know how wonderful yourself, Jenny and your colleagues at Slater & Gordon have been expediting Dad’s case.
You have made the legal passage a smooth one for Dad and my family. I’m sure Dad is sending his thanks to you as well in spirit." - Name Witheld.
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