Mario Bechelli

Mario Bechelli is a Senior Associate at Whitelaw McDonald with nearly 40 years of experience in personal injury law. He has extensive experience handling a range of matters including motor vehicle accidents, workers compensation claims, and work injury damages. Mario has represented clients in the Supreme Court, the Personal Injury Commission, and the District Court’s coal mining list, consistently securing substantial compensation outcomes. In addition to personal injury matters, Mario has acted in contested estate cases, representing both executors and beneficiaries who have been omitted from a will. His approach focuses on providing clear and expert legal advice, ensuring clients are fully informed throughout the process and working diligently towards the best possible result. Outside the office, Mario practices Aikido, a Japanese martial art, where he holds a shodan grading. This discipline contributes to his physical fitness and mental sharpness, qualities he considers vital to his role as a lawyer. Mario holds a Bachelor of Laws and is admitted to practice in the High Court of Australia and the Supreme Court of New South Wales. He is a member of the Law Society of NSW and communicates fluently in English and Italian.