James Lazari

James is a Senior Associate in our Commercial Litigation & Disputes Team. He is an experienced litigator who acts for individuals, private companies and corporate clients in complex and often urgent disputes.

Experience & expertise

James has acted for a diverse range of clients, including property developers, small businesses, not-for-profits and private individuals. His practice spans commercial and contractual disputes, Corporations Act matters, proceeds of crime applications, intervention order proceedings and bankruptcy/insolvency matters.

James is a confident advocate who undertakes much of his own appearance work, ranging from directions hearings to contested matters. He has acted in proceedings across State and Commonwealth courts and tribunals and regularly works with Counsel.

Direct, pragmatic and approachable lawyer, James quickly masters the detail of each matter, identifies the key issues and gives frank advice on risk and prospects. He brings creative thinking to complex problems to achieve sensible commercial outcomes.

James has been an exceptional lawyer, consistently understanding my needs and addressing them effectively. He is approachable and available when needed, which has been invaluable to me. His ability to provide and implement sound legal advice has been instrumental in my case. In some instances, James has developed outside-the-box ideas that have proven to be highly effective.

I highly recommend James Lazari from Moray & Agnew. He supported me throughout my legal case, which was a scary and highly stressful experience. I found him to be an excellent lawyer. Most importantly, he treated me with understanding and humanity. My case is over and I am very happy with the quality of professional service received. I cannot thank him enough.

James has been of tremendous assistance to me and my business associates throughout the past few years. It is comforting to know that every time I make a call I am speaking to someone who has clearly read the facts of my cases and has critically considered the issues at hand.