Bernard McAuley

Bernard McAuley is a seasoned litigator with comprehensive expertise across various legal domains, including commercial law, medical negligence, negligence and other torts, estate law, and criminal law. His distinguished career is underscored by his status as an Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law, a recognition that attests to his profound knowledge and skill in this area. Bernard has enriched his legal insights through diverse and prestigious positions. He has previously served in the office of the Chief Judge at Common Law in the Supreme Court of New South Wales and has contributed to international legal efforts at the United Nations in Vienna. His robust litigation experience has been further honed through roles in distinguished litigation law firms before he joined McAuley Lawyers. Bernard's academic foundation in law and economics was established with his Bachelor of Law and Bachelor of Economics, followed by a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice. These qualifications, combined with his ongoing commitment to professional growth, underpin his legal acumen. His professional memberships are extensive, including affiliations with the Institute for Transnational Arbitration, the Law Society of New South Wales, the Parramatta & District Regional Law Society, the Central Coast Law Society, and the St Thomas More Society. Moreover, Bernard actively contributes to industry advancement through his participation in the Injury Compensation Committee of the Law Society of New South Wales. Admitted to practise in the High Court of Australia and the Supreme Court of New South Wales, Bernard McAuley is equipped with the credentials and experience to deliver outstanding legal representation and advice to his clients.