Barbara Fielding 
Associate, Brisbane
Military Compensation Division
Barbara is someone who has the ability to communicate at all levels and with a variety of clients. Putting the legal jargon aside, Barbara explains the systematic process of cases to her clients, making it a more pleasant experience for them. With Barbara’s major strength having proven to be her pragmatic approach to the law as well as specific experience, Barbara has become a sought after lawyer in the practice area of Military Compensation.
Helping people is the aspect that gives Barbara her greatest satisfaction in her work life, “Being able to assist people, who have often been overwhelmed by the system, with their claims and getting a good result for the client, is what I like most”, Barbara said.
With Barbara, typically representing members of the Australian Defence Forces, with some public servants, it is important for her to ‘do a good job’, and be honest with clients in relation to prospects, fees and getting the best result possible.
Expertise / areas of specialisation
Career history
- Slater & Gordon since June 2007 (Associate)
- 2003-2007 - Darcys (lawyer)
- 2001-2003 - Anderssen & Company (lawyer)
- 1999-2001 - Bain Gasteen (lawyer)
Memberships & associations
Professional qualifications & admissions
- 2000 Admitted, Supreme Court of Queensland
- 1998 Bachelor of Laws, University of Queensland
- 1994 Bachelor of Arts, University of Queensland