Stephen McGrath 
Lawyer, Perth
Commercial & General Litigation, Criminal Law Department
Stephen McGrath’s honesty and broad knowledge of the law makes him a vital part of the Slater & Gordon team in Perth. The interaction and consultation methods of Stephen are second to none, gaining the most information from clients without exhausting their resources.
The sort of clients that Stephen deals with on a day-to-day basis ranges from union clients to truck drivers, teachers to wharfies as well as people with traffic, drug, stealing and assault offences. “Criminal law sees the story, not the dollar signs and it is a very rewarding experience to seek justice for a client in these instances.”
Stephen’s commercial clients range in disputes regarding debt recovery, insurance policies, contractual disputes, construction and property damage. “Commercial law is trying to get the best outcome for your client in the dynamic financial environments that operate in society.”
“The variety of clients and the mix of criminal and commercial matters keep me on my toes.” - Stephen McGrath
Expertise
- Criminal Law
- Commercial Law
- Intellectual Property Law
Career history
- since 2006 Slater & Gordon (lawyer)
- 2006 Tan & Tan Lawyers (lawyer)
- 2004 to 2006 Formby’s Lawyers (articled clerk)
Professional qualifications & admissions
- 2006 Admitted to practice in any Federal and High Court of Australia
- 2006 Admitted, Supreme Court of Western Australia
- 2003 Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Science, Murdoch University