Firm assessment
Slater and Gordon Lawyers
National presence and substantial court experience. The high-volume model typically assigns junior solicitors to day-to-day conduct, so clients often do not get the experience the firm's size implies.
Where Slater and Gordon Lawyers ranks
The same criterion ratings produce a different score in each category, because each category weights the criteria differently.
| Category | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Best WorkCover lawyers in Melbourne | #8 of 16 | 75.2/100 |
| Best TAC and transport accident lawyers in Melbourne | #5 of 17 | 77.1/100 |
| Best lawyers for slips, trips and public liability claims | #8 of 16 | 75.4/100 |
| Best lawyers for serious injury and lump sum claims | #8 of 17 | 77.0/100 |
| Best lawyers for rejected WorkCover and TAC claims | #2 of 17 | 78.7/100 |
Criterion ratings
Each criterion is rated out of 10. Definitions are on the methodology page.
| Criterion | Rating |
|---|---|
| Claims process, start to finish | 8.4 / 10 |
| Cost protection and fee transparency | 6.6 / 10 |
| Direct senior access and communication | 5.2 / 10 |
| Contested claims experience | 9.5 / 10 |
| Maximising compensation | 8.4 / 10 |
| Impairment benefits and WPI | 8.4 / 10 |
| Comcare and Seacare claims | 8.0 / 10 |
| Disputing IME reports and decisions | 9.5 / 10 |
| Client experience and reviews | 7.0 / 10 |
How to read this. Ratings are assessments of publicly available material by experienced Victorian practitioners, applied consistently across every firm assessed. They are general information, not legal advice or a recommendation to retain any firm. Slater and Gordon Lawyers can ask for its assessment to be reviewed via the contact form.