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Jamie Miller

Jamie has advised insurers in litigation since his admission as a solicitor in September 1988. He practices in CTP insurance litigation and general insurance claims.

Jamie has a particular interest and expertise in loss of future earning capacity, and was involved in the High Court decision of Husher v Husher that settled the law concerning partnership matters as they relate to loss of future earning capacity.

He regularly provides training and educational seminars to the insurance industry on diverse topics, including assessment of damages for wrongful death, nervous shock claims, and the interpretation of common insurance policy terms, such as the insured’s obligation to take reasonable care.

He holds a Graduate Diploma in Insurance from Deakin University, and is currently undertaking his Master of Laws at the University of Queensland, where he is also a part time tutor in law.

Jamie is a surf lifesaver and patrolling member of the Bilinga SLSC.


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RAChael MIller

Rachael was admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland in December 1987. She is a Fellow of the Australian & New Zealand Institute of Insurance & Finance and practices exclusively in the area of insurance litigation.

Rachael has acted both for statutory and general insurers and for national companies that are self insured or have significant retentions. In addition to managing conduct of claims and litigation, she assists her clients with general advice and in-house training in response to legislative change and industry issues.

She is also a Queensland Law Society Accredited Personal Injury Specialist and is currently a member of the Litigation Rules Committee, Accident Compensation and Tort Law Committee and the Compulsory Professional Development Committee. She has particular expertise in and regularly advises on indemnity and liability issues and catastrophic claims.


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Justin beirne

Justin practices in CTP insurance litigation, professional indemnity insurance litigation and general insurance public liability claims. He has a particular expertise in claims involving fraud as well as major/catastrophic claims.

Justin is part of an in-house focus group for a particular CTP insurer to assist with training and planning to assess quantum and reserves on files. Part of this role involves forward planning of file management, educating clients on conference techniques and keeping them up to date on the law and changes in the law.