Jane Garnett

Jane joined the firm in 2012 and has practised in both the Road and Work Injuries and Asbestos and Occupational Diseases departments.

Jane acts for clients who have been diagnosed with occupational and asbestos related diseases including mesothelioma, asbestosis, asbestos related pleural disease, lung cancer, silicosis, COPD and other diseases.

Jane is empathetic and compassionate in her approach. She prides herself on providing her clients with clear advice and realistic expectations about outcomes and timeframes.

“I am passionate about representing clients that have been diagnosed with an asbestos, dust or occupational disease. My aim is to assist clients to navigate the claims process so that they can focus on their health,” she says.

Jane has a strong interest and commitment to social justice, including her volunteer work with several community legal centres including the Mental Health Community Legal Centre and the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre.

Memberships 

• Law Society of WA
• Victorian Women Lawyers
• Australian Lawyers Alliance
• Law Institute of Victoria (LIV)
• LIV Young Lawyers
• Mornington Peninsula Lawyers’ Association Inc
• Maurice Blackburn’s Women’s Network
• Maurice Blackburn’s Cultural Diversity Events Sub-Committee
• Maurice Blackburn’s Sustainability Committee