Tara Nicholls

Tara Nicholls is the Solicitor Director at Mason Black + Mendelsons Lawyers, where she joined in June 2013. With over 20 years of experience in insurance law, she has established a significant presence in both national and boutique insurance law firms. Tara's expertise spans Local Court civil litigation and includes representing leading insurance companies in major professional indemnity and personal injury claims within the District and Supreme Courts. At Mason Black + Mendelsons Lawyers, she oversees all insurance matters, focusing particularly on personal and commercial property damage to vehicles and buildings, public and product liability, construction, and debt recovery cases. Tara is known for her role as a dedicated advocate, with a strong record of success in court appearances and interlocutory applications. Her career path reflects a progression through various roles, starting as a Legal Secretary at Colin Biggers & Paisley, and progressing through positions at Riley Gray-Spencer and Thomson Geer before becoming a Solicitor at Gilchrist Connell. At Mason Black + Mendelsons, she advanced from Associate to Senior Associate before taking on her current leadership position. Tara's commitment to her field and clients is evident through her strategic oversight and successful representation in complex legal matters.