Barrister, Accredited Mediator
Jacob Fronistas O.A.M.


Biography
Details
Owen Dixon Chambers East
205 William Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
To discuss the availability, suitability and fees of this barrister, please contact Chris Chapman.
Details
Owen Dixon Chambers East
205 William Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
He has also appeared in the Family Court of Australia in cases involving property, children, child support and other related matters.
He also done numerous Intervention Order cases, including breaches of Intervention Orders.
Jacob has a Physiology major as part of his Science degree and also studied Medical Law and Biomedical Ethics and the Law as part of his Masters Degree. He has acted for Doctors before Medical Services Committees of Inquiry, Medical Services Review Tribunal, Medicare Participation Review Committee and the Supreme Court of Victoria (in relation to Disciplinary matters). Also advised in Medical Negligence matters.
Jacob has appeared at the Victorian Civil & Administrative Tribunal (V.C.A.T.) (Criminal Injuries Compensation, Retail Tenancies, Building Disputes).
Various Licensing authorities and Tribunals involving Licensing and Disciplinary matters. He has also appeared for Solicitors in Disciplinary matters.
In addition to the above, Jacob has been involved in Civil and Commercial Litigation in all jurisdictions.
Jacob has also appeared in numerous matters involving the Taxation of Costs, particularly in the Supreme Court of Victoria.
Jacob has studied Trade Marks and Copyright as part of his Undergraduate Law course and studied Patents as part of his Masters Degree.
He has extensive experience in the operation of nursing homes and hostels (aged care facilities) as he is fluent in English and Modern Greek.
Practice Areas
Commercial Law
Corporations Law & Securities Law
Insurance Law & Professional Negligence Law
Common Law
Intentional Torts
Motor Vehicles & Transport
Negligence
Equity & Trusts
Family Provision
Wills & Probate
Family Law
Parenting Orders
Property Disputes
Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions
Coronial Inquests
Royal Commissions
Public Law & Administrative Law
Disciplinary Proceedings
Judicial Review
Merits Review
To discuss the availability, suitability and fees of this barrister, please contact Chris Chapman.
Experience
- 1978 – Graduated B.Sc. Monash University
- 1980 – Graduated LLB Monash University
- 1995 – Graduated LLM Monash University
- Articles of Clerkship with Haines and Polites
Jacob has been involved in a voluntary capacity with a charitable organization, Fronditha Care Inc. (formerly known as the Australian Greek Society for Care of the Elderly), for approximately 18 years. He currently holds the position of President of this organization.
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