Brett Barratt
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
I am a Partner at James Dowsley & Associates and have been since December 2021. My primary role is as a solicitor advocate but also assist two other Partners in the management of the firm. I was initially employed at James Dowsley and Associates in 2013 prior to being admitted to legal practice in 2016, a Partner in 2021 and accredited specialist in 2022.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Partner
James Dowsley & Associates
12.2021 - Current
I am a Partner at James Dowsley & Associates lawyers. Our office is a criminal law firm based in Melbourne CBD and the south-eastern suburbs. My role principally is as a solicitor advocate.
Solicitor
James Dowsley & Associates
03.2016 - 12.2021
I was employed as a solicitor advocate.
Paralegal
James Dowsley & Associates
09.2015 - 03.2016
I was employed as a paralegal & personal legal assistant.
Law Clerk
James Dowsley & Associates
04.2013 - 09.2015
I was employed whilst completing my studies as a law clerk including assisting with reception and administrative related tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
La Trobe University
Melbourne, VICBachelor of Laws -
La Trobe University
Melbourne, VICGraduate Diploma of Legal Practice -
Leo Cussen Centre For Law
Melbourne, VICAccredited Specialist in Criminal Law -
Law Institute of Victoria
Melbourne, VIC11.2022
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Organizational Leadership
- Legal Brief Preparation
- Courtroom Procedures
- Legal Strategy Development
- Evaluate Evidence
- Prepare Case Strategies
Timeline
Partner
James Dowsley & Associates
12.2021 - Current
Solicitor
James Dowsley & Associates
03.2016 - 12.2021
Paralegal
James Dowsley & Associates
09.2015 - 03.2016
Law Clerk
James Dowsley & Associates
04.2013 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Arts - History
La Trobe University
Bachelor of Laws -
La Trobe University
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice -
Leo Cussen Centre For Law
Accredited Specialist in Criminal Law -
Law Institute of Victoria
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