James Casey

James Casey is a Partner at Arnold Dallas McPherson with more than 15 years of experience in personal injury law. He joined ADM in 2021 and became Partner in 2023, and has a strong reputation for advocacy, strategic litigation, and delivering outstanding outcomes for injured Victorians.

James’ work covers the full range of compensation matters, including WorkCover, TAC, public liability, asbestos-related disease claims, and other complex industrial disease matters. He is particularly recognised for his extensive litigation experience, having been involved in a number of significant cases that have helped shape personal injury law in Victoria.

Throughout his work, James is committed to helping injured people navigate complex legal systems and secure the compensation and support they deserve.

Skills & Expertise

During his career James has built deep, hands-on expertise across a wide range of personal injury work, including:

• Complex personal injury litigation
• Strategic case management
• Court advocacy and dispute resolution
• Negotiation with insurers and defendants
• WorkCover and TAC compensation claims
• Industrial disease and dust disease litigation
• Public liability claims
• Legislative interpretation and entitlement disputes

His experience in the Magistrates’, County, and Supreme Courts of Victoria, ensures his clients have strong representation across all stages of the legal process.

Professional Background

James joined Arnold Dallas McPherson in 2021 and became a Partner in 2023. He has spent more than 15 years practising in personal injury law and has developed substantial expertise across WorkCover, TAC, public liability, asbestos, and industrial disease claims.

Throughout his career, James has actively contributed to the development of personal injury law through committee, advisory, and industry leadership roles. His involvement has included:

• Victorian Committee Member, Australian Lawyers Alliance
• Elected Victorian WorkSafe Representative
• WorkCover Magistrates’ Court Users Group
• WorkCover Advisory Committee
• WorkSafe Legal Liaison Group

Notable Case Highlights & Landmark Judgements

James has acted in a number of significant and complex matters, including claims arising from:

• Industrial fatalities
• Occupational cancer claims involving firefighters
• Silicosis claims involving stonemasons

Notable Cases include:

• VWA v Elsdon (2013)
• Stray V Metro Printing Victoria Pty Ltd
• Donovan v Victorian WorkCover Authority [2017] VCC 1410 (3 October 2017)
• Dodd v Victorian WorkCover Authority [2017] VCC 1084 (28 August 2017)
• McKenzie v Healthscope Operations Pty Ltd [2020] VSC 217 (28 April 2020)

Approach to Client Care

James has seen firsthand how a serious injury can upend everything — someone’s health, their finances, their job, even their family life. That’s what he keeps front of mind with every client. He takes the time to walk people through what can be a confusing and drawn-out legal process, always working toward outcomes that give them real, lasting stability.

Clients often describe him the same way: professional, straightforward, genuinely caring, and relentless about getting the best result for their situation.

Local Experience

Based in Melbourne, James represents injured clients throughout Victoria, with experience in both metropolitan and regional matters.  This breadth of experience enables him to understand the varied challenges faced by injured workers and accident victims across the state.

Emma S.

I was injured quite badly after a nasty workplace incident left me unable to return to work, or resume any of my normal day to day activities. James Casey and the team at Arnold Dallas McPherson Lawyers fought for me, to ensure my future was not destroyed by my injuries, they showed a level of commitment and care that far exceeded my expectations and always treated me with respect during some of the hardest times of my life.

li Y.

A devastating workplace injury in 2020 left me with severe pains and financial hardship. The trauma of the experience led to overwhelming stress and depression. During this challenging time, I came across Lawyer James Casey and his team-Jessica Rush, representing me. Their expertise in injury law and unwavering commitment to my case have yielded positive outcome for my injury claims. I wholeheartedly recommend their services to anyone seeking reliable and trustworthy legal representation in this area.

Kathleen B.

Huge thankyou to James Casey and Jessica Rush of Arnold Dallas McPherson for the understanding and compassion shown to us. Fantastic outcome. 10 month settlement. Amazing.

Jama A.

Best choice i have made was coming to Arnold Dallas McPherson injury lawyers and my lawyers James Casey was amazing very professional and brings outstanding results, throughout the whole process keeps you updated and well informed also very easy to contact him he is very transparent and keeps you at ease throughout the process.Thank you to Arnold Dallas Mcpherson

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