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John Ward

Special Counsel

John is a Special Counsel with over 25 year’s experience in general practice, specialising in personal injury insurance investigation and litigation.
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Background

Johns unique and extensive experience comes from being a barrister acting for both plaintiffs and defendants with respect to disputed claims and has conducted trials in the District Court of South Australia, prior to joining Finlaysons.

As well as being a lawyer, John is also a qualified structural engineer with 10 years post-graduate experience, in domestic and commercial structural design.

John is able to assess and review evidence to determine strengths, weaknesses and risks associated with likely outcomes at Court. He is aware of the need to plan investigations, obtain and preserve evidence in a timely manner and in admissible form, regardless of whether a trial may be imminent or not.

John enjoys the challenge of reviewing large volumes of materials in order to identify materials that will assist his clients’ objectives, or potentially harm them. He has a collaborative and flexible approach when working with his clients and team.

John also advises clients in relation to legislative changes and Court rules, and strategies to work within those frameworks.

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Experience

Johns unique and extensive experience comes from being a barrister acting for both plaintiffs and defendants with respect to disputed claims and has conducted trials in the District Court of South Australia, prior to joining Finlaysons.

As well as being a lawyer, John is also a qualified structural engineer with 10 years post-graduate experience, in domestic and commercial structural design.

John is able to assess and review evidence to determine strengths, weaknesses and risks associated with likely outcomes at Court. He is aware of the need to plan investigations, obtain and preserve evidence in a timely manner and in admissible form, regardless of whether a trial may be imminent or not.

John's Expertise

    • Law Society of South Australia Member
    • Accident Compensation Committee Member (Law Society of South Australia)
    • Bachelor of Laws
    • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons)
    • Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
    • Doyles Guide, Leading Compulsory Third Party Insurance Lawyers (Defendant) 2019-current