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Established in 2013

About the firm

A dynamic, progressive specialist law firm in South Australia representing workers and plaintiffs.

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Andrew Wright
Compensation Claims Specialist

Meet Andrew Wright

Recognized in the Best Lawyers Guide in Australia from 2007 to 2023, Andrew is a specialist in the area of employment and personal injury law.

In his past life, he was a former Gunner in the Australian Regular Army and currently serves as a Reserve Legal Officer in the Royal Australian Navy, holding the rank of Lieutenant.

Andrew is a member of the Australian Lawyers Alliance, SAET Legal Practitioner Stakeholder Group and long term member of the Industrial Relations Committee (a unit of the Law Society of South Australia).
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With law practices in South Australia and Tasmania, Andrew is not only a specialist lawyer but also a triathlete and a proud father of two.

Loved by our clients

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"I would like to express my gratitude for your dedication and hard work in successfully closing my case. Your expertise were crucial in achieving a positive outcome. Thank you for your professionalism and for advocating on my behalf throughout this process. I am deeply appreciative of your efforts and the peace of mind you have provided me."

Calum K.

Underpayment

"Thank you for being on the receiving end of my call for help and giving exceptional service. It was an absolute pleasure despite the circumstances."

A. D.

Unfair Dismissal

"We would like to thank Ngoc and Nikki for all your time and patience in assisting us and answering all our queries."

Teresa P.

Noise induced hearing loss

"Just want to say thank you, and your company for your service and patience, around a very professional and prompt service."

Dougy C.

Noise induced hearing loss

"Wow happy days this is. Finally a good outcome and it is all thanks to you guys. Appreciate all your hard work and dedication to my case and helping me come out the other side with such a good result."

A West

Underpayment

Thank you Ngoc an Andrew. A lot of stress has been relieved. Appreciate everything you guys have done!

Scott

Workers Compensation

Thank you very much for your kind and efficient assistance through this process, I'm very grateful for all your help. What could have been a very stressful process was made a lot easier because of your guidance and assistance.

Penny MP

Unfair dismissal

"I wish to thank the firm, and especially Andrew, in assisting me with this matter."

Nathan M.

Unfair Dismissal

"Thanks for all your assistance Ngoc. Your professionalism and consistent communication has been very much appreciated."

Trish P

Comcare claim

"I knew I was in safe hands and felt unwavering support from everyone. Thank you for all your hard work and the team’s. I really appreciate all of you!"

Talia P.

General Protections, Underpayment

"The advice and time Andrew gave me was so appreciated and genuine, and you don't often find that when seeking out legal advice."

C. Smith

General Protections

"Many thanks. Your team have been most supportive. Very much appreciated."

Dionne S.

Unfair Dismissal

"Hannah, thanks for all that you are doing for me. I really appreciate it."

Darryl P

Workers Compensation

"Many thanks for your patience and understanding. I feel very lucky to get help from you."

H. L.

Workers Compensation

"I can't believe such a good firm still exists! You guys are great."

M.L.

Unfair dismissal, Underpayment, Workers compensation

"This ordeal has been very stressful but your team made the process much easier and we achieved a great result. "

N.M

Unfair dismissal

"Thank you. It was very nice to meet you. You made me feel like I am in good hands."

Hye S.

Workers Compensation

"Thank you Ngoc and Andrew. Great result and I am really happy. Thank you for the fantastic representation."

Dane S.

Underpayment claim

"I am very lucky to have such a good team working as my lawyer."

Sun H.

Unfair dismissal

The team

We pride ourselves on excellent customer service.

Andrew Wright
Andrew Wright
Partner LLB, BA, RANR

Andrew, founder of WK Lawyers, is an experienced specialist in employment law and personal injury claims. He's a current member of the Australian Lawyers Alliance, Industrial Relations Committee for the Law Society of Australia and SAET Legal Practitioner Stakeholder group.

Andrew is also an active Reserve Legal Officer in the Royal Australian Navy, holding the rank of Lieutenant. He and WK Lawyers collaborate with Workplace Advice Service (a division of FWC) to offer free initial advice to workers on employment issues like dismissal, general protections, bullying, and sexual harassment.

andrew@wklegal.com.au

Elias Angeletti
Elias Angeletti
Senior Associate LLB(Hons), GDLP, BA

Elias is a specialist in workers' compensation claims for noise-induced hearing loss, with extensive experience in this field since 2013. He serves as instructing solicitor in matters before the South Australian Employment Tribunal and appellate proceedings before the Full Court of the Supreme Court of South Australia.

Elias is dedicated to achieving favorable outcomes for injured workers and offers comprehensive advice to empower clients in making informed decisions about their claims. He holds a Bachelor of Laws (Second Class Honours), Bachelor of International Studies, and Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from the University of Adelaide.

elias@wklegal.com.au

Harry Pocock
Harry Pocock
Lawyer LLB, GDLP
Harry recently graduated from University of Adelaide (Bachelor of Laws 2023). Harry has special interest in industrial claims including unfair dismissal, general protections, underpayment, and dispute resolutions. He enjoys reading and running after work.

harry@wklegal.com.au

Harry Pocock
Hannah Robinson-Rauer
Senior Paralegal LLB, BA
Hannah joined WK Lawyers in 2022. Hannah has special interest in noise induced hearing loss, psychological injury claims as well as other workers compensation claims. Hannah has studied overseas and has a competence of the German language at the European B1 level.

hannah@wklegal.com.au

Harry Pocock
Ngoc Almassri
Senior Paralegal BComm., BBA Practice Manager
Ngoc has been working at WK Lawyers since 2018. Ngoc provides executive support in all areas of the law as well as managing our Practice. Ngoc can speak fluent Vietnamese.

ngoc@wklegal.com.au

Harry Pocock
Nikki Nguyen
Paralegal
Nikki is pursuing a Bachelor of Laws and Criminology at the University of Adelaide and has an interest in personal injury law. She enjoys the balance of studying and working part-time in a Junior Paralegal role.

nikki@wklegal.com.au

Harry Pocock
Tahlia De Petro
Paralegal LLB
Tahlia holds Bachelor of Laws & Bachelor of Criminology & Criminal Justice from Griffith Uni (2019). With years of experience working in legal industry as well as marketing, retail and accounting, Tahlia is efficient in her work.

admin@wklegal.com.au

Harry Pocock
Isabella Jawadi
Junior Paralegal
Bella is studying Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of International Development at the University of Adelaide. She enjoys keeping active, and the balance of studying and working part-time in a Junior Paralegal role.

bella@wklegal.com.au

Harry Pocock
Julia Gale
Junior Paralegal
Julia is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Laws at the University of Adelaide while working part-time at WK Lawyers. She has experience with personal injury, workers compensation and commercial matters across various jurisdictions such as SAET, Magistrates, Supreme and Federal Courts.

julia@wklegal.com.au

Harry Pocock
Amber Valentine-Proffit
Legal Secretary

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