Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Sydney
Stern Law has been delivering exceptional legal services in Bondi Junction and across Sydney for over 50 years. Our firm combines family values with cutting-edge technology to provide personalized legal solutions tailored to each client's unique needs. With a focus on affordability and accessibility, we prioritize achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients through our WIN philosophy of integrity, innovation, and relentless effort. Our team of experienced legal professionals specializes in medical negligence, estate disputes, and property transactions, among other practice areas. We are committed to fighting for fair and reasonable resolutions while maintaining full transparency and no hidden fees.Our extensive experience in the legal profession is demonstrated through our involvement in landmark cases and community contributions, including the establishment of Lawyers Learning for Charity. We maintain strong relationships with clients through clear communication and a deep understanding of local legal requirements. Our dedication to excellence has been recognized through numerous awards and accolades, including the Medal of the Order of Australia. We continue to advocate for legislative improvements in legal practices while maintaining our commitment to client satisfaction.
Services
Medical Negligence
Estate Disputes
Property Transactions
Birth Injury Claims
GP Negligence
Wills & Estates
Commercial Leasing
Conveyancing
Family Provision
Succession Disputes
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of combined legal experience in Sydney
- Our WIN philosophy prioritizes integrity and client outcomes
- We combine family values with cutting-edge legal technology
- Our team includes Accredited Specialists in key practice areas
- We established Lawyers Learning for Charity benefiting NSW communities
Associations and certifications
- Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)
- Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law
What people say
Best law firm I've encountered
Handled case efficiently
Got best result possible
Professional and responsive
Changed my life positively
Services
Medical Negligence
Stern Law specializes in medical negligence claims involving failure to diagnose, birth injuries, and treatment errors. Our accredited specialists advocate for patients harmed by substandard care, pursuing compensation for physical, psychological, and financial damages. With decades of experience, we handle complex cases against healthcare providers while maintaining compassionate client support throughout the legal process.
Estate Disputes
Our legal team handles estate disputes including family provision claims, will challenges, and inheritance conflicts. We provide expert guidance through complex probate matters, ensuring fair resolution of contested estates while maintaining sensitivity to familial relationships and emotional circumstances involved in these cases.
Property Transactions
Stern Law offers comprehensive property transaction services covering residential and investment property sales, commercial leasing, and strata title matters. We implement robust systems to minimize risks for buyers and sellers, ensuring proper transfer of ownership while addressing potential legal pitfalls in real estate transactions.
Birth Injury Claims
We specialize in birth injury claims involving obstetric negligence, including shoulder dystocia, improper fetal monitoring, and birth trauma. Our experienced team pursues compensation for families affected by preventable birth injuries, working with medical experts to demonstrate breaches in standard care practices during labor and delivery.
GP Negligence
Our firm handles general practitioner negligence cases involving misdiagnosis, medication errors, and failure to obtain informed consent. We investigate breaches in standard medical care, pursuing claims against GPs and healthcare providers who have caused preventable harm through substandard clinical practices and decision-making.
People
Terence Stern
Principal Solicitor
Terry Stern is an Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law with over 35 years' experience in medical negligence. He received the Medal of the Order of Australia for legal contributions and serves on the Law Society's Injuries Committee. He specializes in complex medical claims and birth trauma cases.
Melanie Stern
Consultant
Melanie Stern is an Accredited Specialist in Family Law and Collaborative Lawyer with experience in family provision claims and estate matters. She previously worked as a legal associate to Family Court judges and was recognized as a Rising Star in NSW family law in 2018.
Karishini Kaushik
Solicitor
Karishini Kaushik is a medical negligence lawyer with a background in healthcare. Admitted in 2022, she advocates for patient rights and specializes in diagnostic negligence cases. She also represents vulnerable employees in unfair dismissal matters and students in academic misconduct cases.
Alysa Dar
Solicitor
Alysa Dar combines legal expertise with 25 years of business ownership experience in the beauty industry. She focuses on wills, estates, and probate matters, bringing strategic thinking and multilingual perspective to support diverse client needs.
Sarah Lowrey
Paralegal
Sarah Lowrey is an aspiring medical negligence solicitor with a Bachelor of Midwifery. As a registered midwife, she brings clinical experience in birth trauma cases and focuses on patient advocacy while pursuing her Juris Doctor at UNSW.
Questions
What areas of law does Stern Law specialize in?
Stern Law specializes in medical negligence claims, estate disputes, property transactions, wills & estates, family provision, and succession disputes.
How long has Stern Law been practicing?
Our legal team has over 50 years of combined experience, with Principal Solicitor Terry Stern practicing since the 1970s.
What makes Stern Law different from other firms?
We combine family values with modern technology, prioritizing client outcomes through our WIN philosophy of integrity and innovation.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations for compensation claims with our No Win No Fee service arrangement.
How are medical negligence claims handled?
We collect medical records, consult experts, and pursue claims against healthcare providers while maintaining transparent communication throughout the process.
Can I claim for historical medical negligence?
Time limits vary but typically allow 3 years from discovery. Our team will assess your specific circumstances to determine claim viability.
