
Baiba Berzins is a distinguished Senior Lawyer with over 30 years of legal experience, primarily focusing on Personal Injury Law and handling complex claims involving multiple defendants. Her extensive experience also includes an initial foray into Immigration Law, enriching her comprehensive understanding of legal intricacies. Recognised for her exceptional litigation skills and communication prowess, Baiba has been acknowledged as Special Counsel and is well-regarded for her ability to navigate high-profile cases. Her expertise encompasses a wide array of areas, such as medical negligence, dust diseases, workers compensation, work injury damages, public liability, superannuation, and motor accident claims. Notably, Baiba successfully represented a stonemason in the landmark silicosis case of Dasreef Pty Ltd v Hawchar, underscoring her capability in managing challenging legal matters. Baiba’s career includes significant tenures at prominent firms, where she diligently served in various roles from Senior Associate to Special Counsel. Her professional journey is marked by her dedication to advocating for injured workers and their families, a mission fueled by her personal experiences. As a child, she assisted her migrant mother with a workers compensation claim, which instilled a deep compassion and commitment to justice. Baiba's educational background from the University of New South Wales, where she completed a BA LLB in Political Science and Government, laid a strong foundation for her legal career. Her approach to client service is characterised by warmth, meticulous attention to detail, and a steadfast commitment to achieving optimal outcomes with efficiency and empathy.

Specialist Lawyer
Masselos & Co Lawyers
May 2023 - Present • 3 years 6 months

Special Counsel
Hall Payne Lawyers
May 2021 - May 2023 • 2 years

Senior Associate
Hall Payne Lawyers
Jun 2020 - May 2023 • 2 years 11 months

Associate
Hall Payne Lawyers
Apr 2020 - Apr 2023 • 3 years

Senior Associate
Prominent Lawyers
Mar 2020 - Apr 2020 • 1 month

Senior Solicitor
Schreuders Compensation Lawyers
Sep 2019 - Feb 2020 • 5 months

Special Counsel Common Law
Gajic Lawyers
Jun 2014 - Sep 2019 • 5 years 3 months

BALLB, Political Science and Government
UNSW
1986 - 1991
Last checked: 30 Jan 2026 • Checked with Law Society of NSW