Michael is the head of the Personal Injury Practice Group of Holding Redlich and is the partner in charge of the Transport Accident division of the firm. He has been a Law Institute of Victoria accredited specialist in personal injury law since this accreditation was first introduced in 1993. He is a regular speaker at seminars throughout Australia on personal injury law.
Michael assists individuals, families and children injured in motor vehicle accidents. He also assisted a number of the injured from the Kerang train disaster of 2007. Michael is committed to helping people injured in motor vehicle accidents.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Commerce – University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Laws - University of Melbourne
Accredited Specialist - Personal Injury Law, Law Institute of Victoria
Publications
A guide to Injury Compensation in Victoria, first published in 1995 by Law Press
Current co-author of Motor and Traffic Law, Victoria, published by Lexis Nexis
Michael is the author of numerous other articles and papers for lawyers, health professionals and the general public including:
The Law Institute Journal:
- Restructuring the Transport Accident Commission, 1994
- The Myths of Transport Accident Law, 1995
- Transport Accident Appeal Limits, 1996
- The last ‘Serious Word’, 1997
- TAC Policies and Procedures, 1999
- Psychiatric Injury and the WorkCover and TAC Schemes, 1999
- Crimes Compensation Revamp, 2001
- Fine Tuning the Transport Accident Act, 2001
- TAC benefits for Children 2003
- Victoria’s Personal Injury Reforms 2003
- Transforming the Transport Accident Scheme 2005
- Compensation : A cautionary tale 2008
Memberships/Appointments
Member of the TAC Stakeholders Liaison Group
Former spokesperson for the Action Committee for Transport Injured Children (TACTIC)
Member of Board of Trustees of Lawaid Victoria
Testimonials
“Since my settlement with TAC I have been singing the praises of Michael Lombard & Holding Redlich. Michael showed me professionalism and knowledge which gave me confidence which in turn relieved a lot of my stress I cannot thank him enough. Also Kylie was on the ball with all information and appointments in relation to my case which again relieved pressure on me. Thank you again. Would not hesitate to recommend Holding Redlich to anyone. Is there something Holding Redlich could of done better? No, nothing at all.”
- Glen Costello
“I would like to thank Michael & Kylie for all work they did on my case. Professional, polite, efficient, friendly. The communication with the client was outstanding. I would have no problem recommending Holding Redlich and have no complaints.”
- Mark Irvin
“This was my first contact with a Law office and lawyer. Often a daunting prospect. Michael & Kylie displayed extreme professionalism in all dealings explaining every detail of my case in language that I could understand. Thank you all for a job well done and reaching a satisfactory conclusion.”
- David Fryer
“Lovely, efficient and committed. Holding Redlich were super.”
- Felicity Maxwell
“Please thank Michael & Kylie for their fantastic support and help. Thought Holding Redlich service was first class and no complaints.”
- Laurie Nash
“Very sympathetic, kind and polite at all times”.
- Eryn Kelly
