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Law Seminar Series - Personal Injury Law
Monday 25 March 2024, 3.00pm – 4.00pm When people face personal injury, it can be one of the toughest times in their lives, impacting not only their livelihood but also those relationships closest to them. What does it take to successfully guide individuals from moments of adversity to a future filled with hope, securing the treatment and compensation needed for a meaningful life? Join Matthew Wicks, Associate at Maurice Blackburn who will share his experiences in this often overlooked but important area of legal practice. Matthew will share his diverse journey so far throughout the legal profession, outline some of the key areas of Personal Injury Law as well as discuss cases he has been involved in. Matthew Wicks is an experienced Associate at Maurice Blackburn Lawyers. Matthew has a background in commercial litigation and criminal law and now in Personal Injury Law, Litigation and Negation. Matthew is a pragmatic lawyer known for achieving robust outcomes through skilled negotiation. He thrives on the challenge of representing his clients tenaciously, all while assessing the nuanced risks and realities of each case. Motivated by a genuine desire to assist people during tough times, Matthew finds immense fulfilment in guiding individuals from moments of adversity to a future filled with hope, securing the treatment and compensation needed for a meaningful life. Beyond his legal endeavours, Matthew serves as the captain of the Brothers Cricket Club A Grade team and holds the position of director of senior cricket at the Mackay Cricket Association, bringing his competitive spirit, strategic thinking and analytical skills from his cricket experiences in New South Wales and England to his role at Maurice Blackburn every day.
Where: Online & Bld 28, Room 2, JCU Townsville, Bebegu Yumba Campus, Douglas
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