Business Details
Trusted Personal Injury and Family Law Specialists in Adelaide
McLean Santoro Lawyers is a two-partner legal practice in Adelaide, South Australia, specializing in Personal Injury Litigation, Family Law, Workers' Compensation, Industrial Law, and Insurance Contracts. With over 25 years of experience each, our practitioners provide personalized, outcomes-focused legal services without time-costing, ensuring cost-effective representation. We prioritize direct client communication, maintaining conduct of matters from start to finish, and offer Free First Interviews with No Win No Fee arrangements in eligible cases.Our expertise spans complex litigation, including catastrophic injury claims, family court property settlements, and superannuation TPD claims, supported by a deep understanding of evolving legal frameworks like the Return To Work Act. We serve clients across Adelaide and South Australia, combining boutique service with large-firm expertise.
Services
Workers Compensation
Motor Vehicle Injury Claims
Family Court Property Settlement
Superannuation TPD
Public Liability Claims
Insurance Contracts
Highlights and features
- We offer Free First Interview and No Win No Fee services in eligible cases
- No time costing ensures transparent, cost-effective legal representation
- Personal service with over 25 years of experience per practitioner
- Specialized expertise in South Australian workers' compensation law changes
- Direct practitioner communication from case initiation to resolution
Services
Workers Compensation
Specialized representation for workers' compensation claims under South Australia's Return To Work Act. We handle claims for income maintenance, medical expenses, and permanent impairment assessments. Our practitioners have extensive experience navigating changes to workers' entitlements since 2015, including serious injury classifications and employer obligations for suitable employment.
Motor Vehicle Injury Claims
Comprehensive legal support for motor vehicle accident compensation claims. We assist with police reporting requirements, evidence collection, insurer negotiations, and court proceedings. Our expertise covers catastrophic injury claims, non-economic loss thresholds, and time limitation issues under South Australian motor vehicle law.
Family Court Property Settlement
Expert guidance through family court property division processes. We handle both married and de facto separations, including asset valuation, contribution assessments, and spousal maintenance arrangements. Our services cover Consent Orders, Financial Agreements, and contested court proceedings under the Family Law Act 1975.
Superannuation TPD
Specialized representation for Total and Permanent Disability claims under superannuation policies. We assist with claim preparation, medical evidence coordination, and insurer negotiations. Our practitioners have successfully secured lump sum payments for work-related disabilities and understand the intersection between workers' compensation and superannuation entitlements.
Public Liability Claims
Legal representation for injury claims arising from unsafe premises. We handle claims against property owners and occupiers, including assessment of duty of care obligations, evidence collection, and court proceedings. Our expertise covers shop floor accidents, trespasser claims, and insurance liability assessments under South Australian law.
People
Hugh McLean
Principal Lawyer
Admitted in Victoria (1990) and South Australia (1991), Hugh specializes in personal injury and commercial litigation with over 30 years' experience. He focuses on workers' compensation, motor vehicle claims, and superannuation TPD cases.
Natalie Santoro
Principal Lawyer
Admitted in South Australia (1993), Natalie specializes in family law and personal injury litigation. With over 30 years' experience, she handles complex property settlements, de facto separations, and workers' compensation matters.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We specialize in personal injury litigation, family law, workers' compensation, industrial law, and insurance contracts law.
Do you offer No Win No Fee arrangements?
Yes, we offer No Win No Fee services in eligible personal injury and workers' compensation cases.
How are your legal fees structured?
We use fixed-fee structures and avoid time-costing to ensure cost transparency for clients.
What experience do your lawyers have?
Both practitioners have over 25 years of legal experience, including complex litigation and specialized areas like TPD claims.
Do you handle family court property settlements?
Yes, we specialize in matrimonial and de facto property settlements under the Family Law Act 1975.
Can you assist with motor vehicle accident claims?
Yes, we handle all aspects of motor vehicle accident compensation claims including police reporting requirements and insurer negotiations.
