Peter Burt

Peter Burt serves as the senior partner at Burt & Davies, distinguished for his comprehensive expertise in compensation law within Australia. Widely regarded as Victoria’s leading expert in TAC claims, Peter focuses on common law claims and has dedicated 45 years to Victorian transport accident law. His career is marked by numerous landmark compensation cases, solidifying his reputation as an authority on the Victorian Transport Accident scheme. A Law Institute of Victoria Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law, Peter also held the esteemed role of Chairman of the Personal Injury Law Advisory Committee established by the Specialisation Board of the Law Institute of Victoria. Additionally, he served as President of the Victorian Branch of the Australian Lawyers Alliance. Peter's professional pursuits particularly involve advocating for clients with catastrophic injuries such as tetraplegia, quadriplegia, paraplegia, and various spinal and orthopaedic injuries, alongside a focused interest in acquired brain injury cases. He is adept at handling TAC claims for overseas visitors injured in Victorian transport accidents, representing clients from diverse countries including the United States, Canada, and several European and Asian nations. Recognised by Doyles Guide as a preeminent plaintiff-focused motor vehicle accident compensation lawyer, Peter's expertise also extends internationally, having provided expert evidence on the Victorian Transport Accident Scheme to the Satchwell Commission of Enquiry in South Africa. An accomplished author and speaker, Peter has contributed articles and presentations at seminars and conferences for the Law Institute of Victoria and the Australian Lawyers Alliance. His academic contributions include co-authoring a chapter on claims under the Transport Accident Act in the Lawyers Practice Manual Victoria and offering his insights as a former visiting law lecturer. Peter’s extensive experience began as a partner at Riordan & Partners, where he led the personal injuries department, primarily handling compensation claims from transport accidents. His legal journey also includes tenure as a partner at Peter Burt & Frank C. Hulls, focusing on criminal and civil appearances across various courts. Peter holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Melbourne, further underpinning his accomplished career in law.