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"Tony Rossi - if you think you've been defamed, it's a good start to call this man"...

This was the caption in the article by Paul Starick and Michael McGuire as published on Adelaide Now on 17/9/2018.  Read the article as follows:  

If you have suffered a psychiatric injury at work, the team at Rossi Legal has the experience and expertise to advise you about what entitlements you have under the current workers compensation law in South Australia.  Tony Rossi recently was a guest speaker on the Law Report, broadcast nationally on ABC Radio National, to discuss workers compensation in South Australia.

Rossi Legal is a leading law firm in the area of workers compensation law, providing advice to workers, employers and the self-insured. We understand it can be hard to identify the legal protections available to you when you’ve sustained a workplace injury. These may include whether you have a claim, what you can claim and whether your legal costs will be recoverable. Seeking early legal counsel is the first step to answering these questions. 

A will is a document that directs what happens to your assets after you die. Nobody likes to think about their own death but for a surviving spouse or loved one, a difficult time can be exacerbated without the existence of a will, or if a will has not been properly prepared. The good news is that most wills and estate planning matters are relatively straightforward. The following is a list of things to consider and common issues for the unprepared. 

While cryptocurrency is a relatively new concept, with the first – Bitcoin – created in 2009, they are becoming an increasingly popular investment. In fact, more and more businesses are now accepting payment in Bitcoin.  But what happens to your cryptocurrencies when you pass away or lose mental capacity?...

Rossi Legal has been providing professional legal services to individuals and businesses since 1989.  View and download our firm brochure including an overview of our people and our services. We provide assistance with family law, wills & estates, work injury, employment law, commercial & business, personal injury, criminal & police matters and debt collection.

SAET is a state tribunal that resolves disputes, either through agreement at a conference, conciliation or mediation, or through a decision of the Tribunal at a hearing.  Read the latest newsletter @SAET, issued June 2017, as SAET explains how their jurisdiction is set for expansion from 1 July 2017. 

Do you know the importance of having a legal Will, Power of Attorney and Advance Care Directive in place and what happens if you don't?  Click here to view the latest brochure by Rossi Legal, which answers these questions.  

Rossi Legal has specialists in Wills and Estates and Estate Planning -  Click here for more information.

An advertising feature was run in the Northern Messenger on 10 March 2017, pg 19, introducing the lawyers servicing the Northern suburbs from our Salisbury office.  

Have you received a letter from Centrelink about a debt you owe?  Listen to Tony Rossi talking to ABC Radio Adelaide presenter Ali Clarke about what you can do to challenge a debt letter from Centrelink.

If you run a small business and have issues with debts owed to the Australian Tax Office, they will now be disclosed to credit reporting agencies.

One of the most common questions that injured workers ask is how much their legal fees are going to be. This article deals with cost recovery available in South Australian workers compensation matters.

In Family Law property settlements, the courts will take into account all contributions made by the parties, even after the separation occurs. However, you may be able to exclude your extra earnings from the assessment of your child support payments.

Many businesses, particularly those in the retail and travel sectors, experience an increase in trade over the Christmas holiday period. However, for many other businesses, work slows down, and it is not uncommon for employers to shut down during this period. Questions are often asked about taking leave during a Christmas shutdown.

Christmas is traditionally a time for family, especially children. However, for some separated parents, it can be difficult and stressful. Separated parents often find themselves in dispute over how their children will spend time with the other parent over the Christmas holiday period.  Here are some suggestions when considering arrangements for your children in the run-up to Christmas.