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Rita Yousef

Special Counsel

Newcastle

+61 2 8651 4718

Rita has comprehensive experience in mixed practice personal injury claims, with a current focus on motor vehicle accidents in NSW. 

EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Rita’s experience includes litigated matters in the Supreme and District Courts of NSW and conducting matters through the Personal Injury Commission of NSW. Her mixed practice experience has exposed her to complex matters involving multiple causes of action including motor vehicle accidents, public liability claims, and work injury damages claims. Rita’s strengths lie in her eye for detail and adaptability.

Rita is skilled in legal strategy, claim assessment, and practical resolution of complex matters. She is a confident communicator with experience presenting at conferences/seminars and engaging with the media, for example in relation to the Whakaari/White Island Volcano disaster in New Zealand.

With a background in legal publishing, product development and strategic planning, Rita is commercially minded and understands business needs. In addition, Rita has a proven ability to mentor, educate, and contribute to legal scholarship through writing and committee involvement.

Recognition

Rita has authored several articles for publications, such as the Law Society Journal. Most notably, articles providing updates about the compulsory third party scheme under the Motor Accident Injuries Act.

Expertise

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Laws with Honours, 2009, University of Technology Sydney
  • Graduate Certificate in Legal Practice, 2009, University of Technology Sydney
  • Bachelor of Arts in Communications (Journalism), 2009, University of Technology Sydney

Specialist Accreditations

  • Law Society of NSW Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law, 2020

Memberships

  • Law Society of NSW – Injury Compensation Committee