Michael Clarke

Barrister

Bar Roll: 12 October 1978
Admitted: 5 January 1978

Michael practises in family, criminal, commercial, civil and immigration law, with extensive court experience and over 14 years teaching at Leo Cussen Institute.

About Michael

After graduating from Monash University Michael was articled to Mary Cameron of Stedman Cameron Meares & Hall where he received a solid grounding in family law.

After a short period as an employee solicitor Michael came to the Bar reading with Con Heliotis. This period provided him with comprehensive training in both family and criminal law .

Michael has now developed a broad practice in family, criminal, commercial and civil law operating in the Magistrates, County and Supreme Courts. Michael also practices in the area of immigration law.

Michael has also taught for approximately 14 years at the Leo Cussen Institute in the areas of Federal Court Law , Administrative Law, Civil Law and Criminal Law to both graduates and CLE.

Areas of Practice
Alternative Dispute ResolutionBanking and FinanceBuilding and ConstructionCompetition and Consumer LawDefamationDisciplinary ProceedingsFamily Law and GuardianshipFamily ProvisionImmigration LawInsurance and Professional NegligenceIntellectual PropertyIntentional TortsProceeds of CrimeProfessional NegligenceSecurities and InvestmentsWills and Probate
Jurisdiction
Federal JurisdictionVictoria
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Michael Clarke

Michael practises in family, criminal, commercial, civil and immigration law, with extensive court experience and over 14 years teaching at Leo Cussen Institute.

Bar Roll: 12 October 1978 Admitted: 5 January 1978
After graduating from Monash University Michael was articled to Mary Cameron of Stedman Cameron Meares & Hall where he received a solid grounding in family law. After a short period as an employee solicitor Michael came to the Bar reading with Con Heliotis. This period provided him with comprehensive training in both family and criminal law . Michael has now developed a broad practice in family, criminal, commercial and civil law operating in the Magistrates, County and Supreme Courts. Michael also practices in the area of immigration law. Michael has also taught for approximately 14 years at the Leo Cussen Institute in the areas of Federal Court Law , Administrative Law, Civil Law and Criminal Law to both graduates and CLE.
Areas of Practice: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Banking and Finance, Building and Construction, Competition and Consumer Law, Defamation, Disciplinary Proceedings, Family Law and Guardianship, Family Provision, Immigration Law, Insurance and Professional Negligence, Intellectual Property, Intentional Torts, Proceeds of Crime, Professional Negligence, Securities and Investments, Wills and Probate
Jurisdiction: Federal Jurisdiction, Victoria
Counsel: Senior Junior

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