James Casey

Partner

James Casey joined Arnold Dallas McPherson in 2021 and became a Partner of the firm in 2023. He has over 15 years of experience working in Personal Injury law.

James has been a Victorian committee member of the Australian Lawyers Alliance for over a decade and spent several years as the elected WorkSafe representative.

James currently serves on the WorkCover Magistrates’ Court Users Group and has been involved in multiple committees and working groups over his career including the WorkCover Advisory Committee, WorkSafe Legal Liaison Group, and Medical Panel Users Group.

James has extensive experience in litigation in the Magistrates, County, and Supreme Courts of Victoria. Significant cases James has been involved in over the years include acting for police officers impacted by the 2007 Kerang rail disaster, assisting people impacted by the Bourke Street massacre, industrial fatalities, acting and assisting fire-fighters with cancer cases, and acting for stonemasons with silicosis.

James assisted in the 2013 Court of Appeal case of VWA v Elsdon which was one of the first cases to establish and confirm the right for workers for a beneficial interpretation of medical guidelines for spinal/back injuries.

James also acted for the worker in the significant 2020 Court of Appeal decision of McKenzie v Healthscope Operations Pty Ltd in relation to a conciliation appeal over ongoing entitlements to WorkCover payments.

James provides legal advice and representation in Personal Injury law matters including:

WorkCover Claims
TAC Claims
Industrial diseases, such as Asbestos Compensation Claims including silicosis and mesothelioma diseases
Public Liability Claims

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.

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.

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.

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