Lieschke & Weatherill

For three decades, Lieschke & Weatherill have passionately dedicated themselves to advocating for workers, unions, and injured South Australians. The firm stands out with its unmatched experience in South Australian industrial law and extensive background in injury law. If you are a worker, a union, or someone who has suffered an injury, Lieschke & Weatherill is committed to offering you assistance, guidance, and representation. The firm brings a unique combination of decades-long expertise, clear communication, innovative strategies, and an unwavering commitment to achieving the best outcomes for its clients. Founded by Stephen Lieschke and Jay Weatherill in 1995, the firm is well-recognised for its dedication to workers and unions. Jay Weatherill's career led him to serve as a Minister in the South Australian State Government and then as Premier. Stephen Lieschke contributes his expertise as a Deputy President of the South Australia Employment Tribunal. Leadership of the firm was later taken over by Steven Dolphin, who transitioned from scaffolding to law, and now holds the position of President of the South Australia Employment Tribunal. Since 2015, the firm has been under the skilled guidance of Michael Ats, who joined Lieschke & Weatherill in 2006 after advising the South Australian Government and working with a Union. Michael has also imparted knowledge in employment law as an educator at Flinders University. The firm exclusively represents workers, unions, and injured individuals, adamantly refraining from acting for employers or insurers. Its strong ties to the Union movement align with its mission to enhance workers' rights. Lieschke & Weatherill is at the forefront of large-scale employment litigation, crucial wage theft battles, and diverse industrial cases. The firm is a leader in workers compensation disputes in South Australia, having pioneered significant cases and contributed to pivotal compensation schemes for police, firefighters, and other emergency workers. Lieschke & Weatherill boasts a robust association with numerous unions and has maintained a collaborative relationship with the Trade Union Movement since its inception.