Courtenay Poulden, a distinguished partner at his firm, has been making significant contributions to the legal profession since his admission as a Solicitor in 1986. Joining the practice in 1988, he became a partner two years later. Accredited by the Law Society of New South Wales, he brings substantial expertise in Personal Injury Law, underscored by his role as a contributing author to the Personal Injury Law Manual in NSW. Courtenay is passionately committed to assisting those affected by injuries in securing rightful compensation. His involvement in pivotal compensation cases, including those presented to the High Court, marks his outstanding career. He is actively engaged as a judicial member of the New South Wales Rugby Union, contributing his legal acumen as part of the Appeals Committee. Courtenay's proficiencies extend to public liability claims, motor accident claims, medical negligence compensation, insurance law, and protective law. Acknowledged by the Motor Accident Authority as an expert in motor accident compensation, he is appointed to its panel for catastrophic injury cases involving children. His legal acumen also covers life insurance claims, including Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) and income protection claims, where he adeptly navigates complex contractual and policy issues. He is a prominent member of several legal associations, including the Australian Lawyers Alliance, the American Trial Lawyers Association, and the Law Council of Australia. Courtenay's career journey includes significant tenures at Beilby Poulden Costello from 1988, McMahons National Lawyers from 1986 to 1988, and Glasson, Gemmell & McGill from 1981 to 1985.
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Beilby Poulden Costello
Jul 1986 - Present • 40 years 4 months
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