


Partner | Accredited Specialist – Personal Injury The Law Office of Conrad Curry
Tom Hunter-Leahy is a seasoned civil litigator and personal injury lawyer at the Law Office of Conrad Curry. Admitted to practice in 2015, Tom has developed an extensive expertise in public liability, motor vehicle accidents, workers' compensation, and health regulatory issues, with a strong focus on medical negligence and aged care negligence. His academic foundation, a Bachelor Degree in Communications from the University of Newcastle, supports his ability to articulate and advocate effectively for his clients. At a previous mid-sized firm, Tom gained invaluable experience in Health Law, progressing from a paralegal role to a solicitor, and later, a practice-team leader, where he excelled in managing medical negligence claims with a perfect success rate in cases before the District and Supreme Courts. Tom's skills extend beyond representing injured individuals; he has also adeptly handled professional standards and disciplinary matters involving both complainants and respondents before the Health Care Complaints Commission and the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal. As an 'Approved Lawyer' certified by the Independent Review Office (IRO), Tom is entrusted to provide comprehensive legal representation for injured workers in New South Wales at no cost to them. His exceptional proficiency in personal injury law is further evidenced by his specialist accreditation from the NSW Law Society, a distinction held by only a minority of solicitors. For those impacted by workplace injuries, Tom offers a complimentary initial consultation, ensuring personalised legal support tailored to their unique circumstances.

Partner
The Law Office of Conrad Curry
Jun 2024 - Present • 2 years 5 months

Special Counsel
The Law Office of Conrad Curry
Apr 2023 - Jun 2024 • 1 year 2 months

Senior Associate
The Law Office of Conrad Curry
Oct 2022 - Apr 2023 • 6 months

Associate
The Law Office of Conrad Curry
May 2022 - Sep 2022 • 4 months

Solicitor
The Law Office of Conrad Curry
Oct 2020 - Apr 2022 • 1 year 6 months
Solicitor
Freelance
Aug 2020 - Oct 2020 • 2 months

Associate
Moray & Agnew
Jun 2020 - Aug 2020 • 2 months
Solicitor
Freelance
May 2020 - Jun 2020 • 1 month

Solicitor
Catherine Henry Lawyers
Jan 2016 - May 2020 • 4 years 4 months

Graduate Lawyer
Catherine Henry Lawyers
Feb 2015 - Jan 2016 • 11 months

Geotechnician
Coffey International Ltd
Jan 2012 - Feb 2013 • 1 year 1 month

Film Librarian
NSW Office of State Revenue
Nov 2006 - Feb 2007 • 3 months

Bachelor of Communication/ Bachelor of Laws, Media Production/ Civil Law fields
University of Newcastle
2008 - 2014
Last checked: 15 May 2026 • Checked with The Law Society of NSW