Celebrating 150 years of service in 2010
Sam Tatarka
Email: tatarka@vicbar.com.au
Phone:9225 7070
Fax:9225 8823
Chambers: Owen Dixon Chambers East
Room: 0706
Date of Admission: 1 Mar 1982
Called to the Bar: 19 May 1983
Accredited as Mediator: 17 Feb 2000
Qualifications: B Juris LLB, Accredited Mediator
Profile
Sam has expertise in representing solicitors and barristers before the Legal Profession Tribunal (now the Legal Practice List at VCAT) and in the courts in civil claims, costs disputes and disciplinary matters arising under the Legal Practice Act, Legal Profession Act and professional conduct rules as well as at common law. Sam also maintains an active commercial litigation practice covering negligence claims against professionals (Accountants, Architects, Engineers), trade practices, insurance litigation and building cases.
Areas of Practice
  • Administrative Law (Judicial Review)
  • Administrative Law (Merits Review)
  • Building and Construction
  • Commercial Law
  • Corporations and Securities
  • Equity/Trusts
  • Insurance
  • Licensing and Disciplinary Tribunals
  • Probate/Wills/TFM
  • Professional Negligence
  • Trade Practices
Areas of Mediation
  • Banking and Finance
  • Building and Construction
  • Commercial Law
  • Corporations and Securities
  • Insurance
  • Professional Negligence
  • Torts
  • Trade Practices
From 4 Jun 2009, liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.