Lucinda is a member of Carroll and O’Dea’s Compensation Team and is an accredited specialist in personal injury law in New South Wales. She has expertise in a wide range of areas, including workers compensation, motor vehicle accidents, medical negligence, public liability and total and permanent disability claims.
Highlights of Lucinda’s career include achieving a substantial settlement for a young girl with a severe developmental delay who had sustained a traumatic brain injury in a motor vehicle accident after her matter had been stalled in the Court system for many years, and achieving a substantial settlement for a client who had sustained a severe psychiatric injury due to workplace bullying.
Lucinda is committed to building strong relationships with clients to achieve swift resolution of their legal issues. Lucinda’s client focused approach means that her clients are always kept informed throughout the progress of their claims, and her expertise means that she achieves the best outcome in the timeliest way.
“I never tire of calling clients to say we’ve achieved a payout on their insurance claim after what is sometimes a long wait. It’s always the highlight of my day.”
Key Professional Achievements
Lucinda has a Bachelor of Laws with Honours from the University of Tasmania.
She commenced at Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers in 2010.
Lucinda was made a Special Counsel of the firm in 2020.
Lucinda is an Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law by the NSW Law Society.
Lucinda was made a Partner of the firm in July 2024.
Lucinda and her team went above and beyond what I could ever hope for. All communication was quick easy and I found them to be very professional but also compassionate. They were extremely thorough down to the most minute detail to achieve the best result for me. I highly recommend them and if the need was to arise again I wouldn’t hesitate to use her again. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart for everything you did for us.
I made contact with Carroll and O’Dea when I had a traumatic experience happened to me and my family. I had the absolute pleasure of meeting Lucinda and working with her and her amazing team. I never thought I’d feel so completely comfortable and safe with a team as I did them. They went over and above for me and I could not recommend Lucinda enough.
A massive thank you to the team at Carroll & O'Dea, and Robert Algie, Lucinda Gunning and Vivian Gabrael in particular. They have been extremely professional, knowledgeable, efficient, responsive, reassuring, in a highly difficult and stressful time. While I do not wish for anyone to look for a lawyer, I can't recommend Carroll & O'Dea enough. You can be assured you will be in safe hands. It is through these reviews that I've decided to work with them so I'm happy to be writing one back today.
I cannot not speak highly enough of the team at Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers, From the initial meeting to the end settlement their professional and personal approach made the entire legal process so much easier. Special mention to Lucinda, Vivian and Laura as each of you were so kind, patient and beyond helpful. Shannyn and myself will be forever grateful we choose Carroll & O'Dea to assit us in our Motor Vehicle Claim.
Lucinda Gunning at Carroll & O'Dea assisted me to lodge a successful TPD claim. Lucinda is incredibly knowledgeable, organised and compassionate and I have already recommended her to family and friends.
I don't know how to thank you enough for all you have done. Your professionalism, expert advice and kindness have been so greatly appreciated. You are a credit to Carroll & O'Dea and we sincerely thank you.
Absolutely the best law firm in Australia, this team of professionals are highly skilled in all aspects of law. Especially Lucinda Gunning who is highly organised. Her exceptional knowledge and understanding make her my top recommendation for any legal matter you may have. I personally would like to thank Lucinda for all your hard work and dedication.
Lucinda from Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers has represented me on two different occasions. The support and care Lucinda showed me through these difficult times made things that bit easier, having Lucinda's support meant having less stress.
Lucinda was professional in every way and gets you the best outcome possible. I would highly recommend Lucinda to anyone who is looking for a Lawyer.
Robert Algie and Lucinda Gunning!
I couldn't have asked for more determined trustworthy reliable people to represent my case, I would highly recommend either of you and feel so grateful to have had such experienced lawyers by my side throughout the whole process, so thank you too Lucinda Gunning and Robert Algie
I was referred to Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers by another firm as they said they were experts regarding green slip and workers compensation claims. After my initial meeting with Lucinda Gunning everything went exceptionally smoothly and the whole matter was settled in just over 12 months with an exceptionally good outcome. I cannot thank Lucinda enough for her helpful and professional manner.
I couldn't have asked for more determined trustworthy reliable people to represent my case, I would highly recommend either of you and feel so grateful to have had such experienced lawyers by my side throughout the whole process, so thank you, Lucinda Gunning and Robert Algie.
Carroll & O'Dea, in particular Lucinda Gunning, was very helpful in my Personal Injury Claim. Throughout the case, everything was handled professionally and I was kept well informed through the whole process.
I have no hesitation whatsoever in referring anyone who is in need of help to Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers.
I am 100% happy with every aspect of dealing with Carroll & O’Dea.
I would especially like to praise Lucinda Gunning (nee Holt) for her amazing work on my case. Lucinda put her heart and soul into my case and was there for me whenever I needed her. I will always be grateful to Lucinda for everything she did for me over an almost 5 year period.
Lucinda Gunning (nee Holt) is an absolute asset to Carroll & O’Dea. I gave my absolute trust to Lucinda Gunning (nee Holt) and she never let me down. I will always hold Lucinda very close in my heart as she fought for me as if she were fighting for herself. I can thank you all enough.
