Maurice Blackburn Lawyers legal service will operate alongside AASW’s existing $20 million member’s professional indemnity and $20 million public liability insurance we currently have in place with Berkley Insurance.

Important: if you are the recipient of a complaint and facing civil litigation, it is necessary to advise Sear Insurance broker immediately.

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Superannuation claims: If you cannot work for any medical reason, or illness has forced you to reduce your working hours, Maurice Blackburn can help you access TPD or income protection entitlements available through your superannuation.

Compensation law: Maurice Blackburn are experts in injury compensation law and can assist you with workers’ compensation, road accident injuries, asbestos and dust-related diseases.

Public liability: If you have been hurt in a public place, such as a shopping centre, a park, or even on the footpath through no fault of your own, Maurice Blackburn can assist with a public liability claim.

50% of adult Australians do not have a valid will, leaving families and loved one’s vulnerable should they need to manage an estate. Maurice Blackburn can assist you with all aspects of estate planning and administration including creating a will, helping manage a deceased estate and providing legal advice for contested wills.

You can start the process by using the Maurice Blackburn online service for making a will.

Clinical executor: If you require succession planning for your private practice in the case of sudden or terminal illness, complete the form below and AASW will triage to Maurice Blackburn if necessary. Read more about the role of clinical executors.

Employment law: Maurice Blackburn can provide assistance with employment disputes and employment contract reviews*. However, please note that Maurice Blackburn cannot provide advice on employment disputes where the disputing parties are both AASW members. This would result in a conflict of interest. Maurice Blackburn will connect you with one of their trusted referrer partners when a conflict is identified.

*These will attract a fee.

Please call our membership number on 03 9320 1000.

• Maurice Blackburn’s website.
• AASW Maurice Blackburn Lawyers referral form
• AASW Maurice Blackburn Lawyers referral form – family members