Dina Tutungi    

National Practice Group Leader, Superannuation & TPD claims
Practice Group Leader, Motor Vehicle Accident Claims, Ringwood

Securing results that will have a direct and positive impact on the circumstances of people injured on the road is what attracted Dina Tutungi to legal practice in TAC claims.

Thorough, persistent and highly organised, Dina is keenly aware of the consequences of her actions on her clients’ quality of life and openly admits that she leaves “no stone unturned” in her pursuit of maximum entitlements and compensation on their behalf.

Dina takes the time and care to explain difficult legal concepts in a concise and non-technical manner and she also understands,  the value to her clients of being listened to.

Since joining Slater & Gordon Lawyers in January 2001, Dina has worked on a number of landmark litigation projects. Dina conducted litigation against multiple airlines on behalf of more than 500 people who suffered deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and other complications after long haul air travel.

The litigation – the first of its type internationally – was ultimately heard by the High Court of Australia.

In 2003, Dina coordinated the successful resolution of more than 200 claims on behalf of people who contracted Hepatitis A from contaminated oysters from Lake Wallis in northern NSW, after verdicts of the Federal and High Courts of Australia.

In 2005, Dina began Australia’s first wrongful death in detention claim against the Commonwealth of Australia and the operator of an immigration detention facility on behalf of a grieving Tongan family.

In 2006, Dina established the Slater & Gordon office in Ringwood where she conducts a successful motor vehicle accident practice. Dina vigorously pursues benefits, compensation and medical treatment for her injured clients from the TAC.

Dina is committed to ensuring that people injured on the road receive proper and just compensation for their injuries from the TAC.

"What matters most is getting the best results for my clients and improving their quality of life". - Dina Tutungi

Expertise

• TAC claims
• WorkCover claims

• Superannuation, TPD and

  insurance claims

Career history

• Slater & Gordon, since 2001 (national practice group leader)

Memberships & associations

• Member of the Law Institute of Victoria

Professional qualifications & admissions

• 2007, Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law, Law Institute of Victoria
• 2004 Admitted, High Court of Australia
• 2002 Admitted, Supreme Court of Victoria
• 2000 Bachelor of Laws, Monash University
• 1998 Bachelor of Economics, Monash University

Testimonials

“Thank you for your support and assistance throughout the year. It really meant so much to me when things were particularly bleak – ‘2005’ was a particularly difficult year. However ‘2006’ promises to conclude many outstanding matters, hopefully with some favourable outcomes."

“Thank you so much for all the effort you and your staff put into our claim. I’m sure that the result would not have been so successful except for your special effort. Thank you so much. I feel like you are family, you are such a lovely person. I wish you all the success in your career as a lawyer.”

“All I can say is a heart felt thank you for your firm’s determined efforts on my behalf over the years, fruitless though they may have been. I hope Slater & Gordon will continue to be in the forefront of helpers to those in need of help where otherwise costly process would not be available.”

“Thank you so much for taking the time to talk to me about my physio and the advice you gave me. I really appreciate it.”

“Thank you for your hard work and support over this year.”