Jessica Thomas

Jessica has been practicing in the areas of Personal Injury Law for over ten years. She is uniquely positioned with experience on both the Plaintiff’s and Defendant’s sides. This perspective enables her to understand the claims process from all angles, helping her secure the best outcomes for her clients in a time and cost-efficient manner.

Her passion for the profession comes from her ability to help those who have been injured or hurt through no fault of their own, guiding them through their claims process and gaining access to compensation.

Alongside her commerce and law degrees, Jessica has also earned a Diploma in Counselling and Psychology. Her previous roles include working closely with the NSW Nurses and Midwives Association, the Electrical Trades Union, and the NSW Teachers Federation, advising members on their rights under the NSW workers compensation scheme.

Jessica has experience advocating for clients across a wide range of personal injury claims

• Workers Compensation
• Work Injury Damages
• Emergency Service Workers
• Mother Vehicle Accidents
• Public Liability
• Common Law
• Sexual abuse claims (including historical)
• Superannuation claims (Total and Permanent Disablement)
• Medical Negligence

Jessica has been admitted to the Supreme Court of New South Wales and the High Court of Australia. She is also an approved provider for the Independent Review Office providing access to legal advice and assistance in workers compensation matters in accordance with the Independent Legal Assistance and Review Service Scheme (ILARS).

Education and Memberships

• ILARS legal service provider
• Admitted as a legal practitioner of the High Court of Australia
• Admitted as a legal practitioner of the Supreme Court of News South Wales
• Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Laws
• Diploma of Counselling and Psychology
• Member, Newcastle Law Society
• Member, NSW Law Society