Business Details
31 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Services in Morphett Vale | Michael Speck
Michael Speck has been providing expert legal representation across Adelaide and South Australia for over 30 years. Founded in 1995 by Michael Speck, our firm specializes in Family Law, Personal Injury Claims, Workers Compensation, Wills and Estates, and Contested Estates. We combine deep legal expertise with a client-focused approach, offering no win no fee arrangements for eligible cases and deferred payment options for family law matters.Our team prioritizes transparency, with clear written agreements on fees and services, and maintains strict punctuality and communication standards. We empower clients through education about legal processes while delivering strategic, stress-free representation. Our experience spans complex litigation and negotiation, with a proven track record in securing favorable settlements for clients in both urban and regional areas.
Services
Family Law
Personal Injury Claims
Workers Compensation
Wills & Estates
Contested Estates
Inheritance Claims
Estate Administration
Power of Attorney
Advance Care Directive
Public Liability Claims
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in compensation claims and estate litigation.
- We offer no win no fee arrangements for eligible personal injury and workers compensation cases.
- Our team provides clear written agreements with no hidden costs linked to court scales.
- We guarantee prompt communication with responses to calls by the next business day.
- Our lawyers specialize in complex legal negotiations with a proven track record of settlements.
What people say
Successfully wrap up my claim
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Professional and personable
Kept us informed
Efficient and helpful
Services
Family Law
Our family law services address separation, property settlements, and de facto relationship matters. We provide strategic advice sessions to help clients make informed decisions about their future. With deferred payment options available, we ensure access to quality legal representation during emotionally challenging times while maintaining transparency in all our client interactions.
Personal Injury Claims
We specialize in motor vehicle accidents, public liability, and medical negligence cases. Our no win no fee service ensures accessible legal support for clients seeking compensation for pain and suffering, future care needs, and medical expenses. With over 30 years of experience, we negotiate settlements while protecting clients from unnecessary stress throughout the claims process.
Workers Compensation
We represent clients in workers compensation matters including income maintenance, medical expense claims, and permanent impairment settlements. Our expertise covers navigating the Return to Work Scheme and challenging claim rejections through tribunal proceedings. We handle cases from initial lodgement to final resolution, ensuring clients receive their full entitlements under South Australian legislation.
Wills & Estates
Our services include will preparation, power of attorney documentation, and advance care directives. We provide expert estate administration support for executors, whether or not a will exists. Our contested estates practice helps clients challenge unfair inheritances while ensuring compliance with legal requirements and time limits for estate litigation matters.
Contested Estates
We assist clients who have been excluded from wills or received inadequate inheritances. Our team handles complex estate litigation matters, including negotiating settlements and preparing court applications. With legal costs often recoverable from estates, we offer accessible representation while guiding clients through the legal process for challenging unfair estate distributions.
People
Michael Speck
Founder & Principal Lawyer
Admitted to the Supreme Court of South Australia in 1981, Michael founded the firm in 1995 after working with mid-tier firms. He specializes in family law, personal injury, and estate litigation, combining legal expertise with client-focused representation. A keen cyclist and tango dancer, he brings both analytical precision and interpersonal skills to client cases.
Questions
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations for most personal injury, workers compensation, and estate administration cases.
What areas do you service?
We operate from Morphett Vale with visiting offices in Somerton Park, Adelaide, and Mount Barker, serving both urban and regional South Australia.
Can I get a no win no fee arrangement?
Eligible personal injury and workers compensation cases qualify for our no win no fee service to ensure accessible legal representation.
How are legal fees structured?
We provide clear written agreements with no hidden costs, and offer deferred payment options for family law and inheritance claims.
What practice areas do you specialize in?
Our core expertise includes family law, personal injury claims, workers compensation, wills and estates, and contested estate litigation.
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