Nada has 20 years of experience in the law, mostly having practised in Personal Injury. Nada handles a wide variety of injury cases, and has extensive practice of compensation and insurance matters, often handling complex and highly contested cases, leading her clients to a successful outcome. Nada has a commitment to helping people obtain justice.
Nada has a very detailed knowledge of the law and how the various courts and tribunals operate. She also has good working relationships with key people. She has successfully represented clients in the District Court, Federal Court, Workers Compensation Commission and Motor Accidents Authority (now Personal Injury Commission).
Nada is also highly committed to pro-bono work, and has been involved with assisting vulnerable people to obtain justice. This includes her work with the Aboriginal Homeless Person’s Project, at the Shed at Mt Druitt providing free legal advice and representation to homeless and underprivileged people of Aboriginal background, and also the ‘Mosaic’ program that provides legal services and advice to refugees and migrants. Early in her legal career Nada worked as a solicitor assisting refugees with their protection visa claims, and court appeals. Nada began her career as a Judges Associate’ in the District Court of South Australia.
“Clients say that I am caring and a good listener. That’s really important to me because I think that’s what law is all about – helping people resolve problems as sensitively and quickly as possible when it really matters.”
Key Professional Achievements
- Nada was admitted to practice as a Solicitor and gained her legal qualifications in 2001.
- Nada commenced with Carroll & O’dea Lawyers in 2011.
- Nada was made an Associate of Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers in 2013.
- Nada became a Senior Associate at Carroll & O’dea Lawyers in 2016.
- Nada was made Special Counsel at Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers in 2022.
- Nada is admitted to practice as a Solicitor in the High Court of Australia and in the Supreme Court of NSW.
Nada tackled my case head on and made me feel supported, heard and represented all the way through. She did this with a unique blend of supreme professionalism whilst also an element of gentle hand holding. I just knew that the flip side of her kindness towards me was a steely determination to achieve the best outcome possible for me. I had no doubt I was in the most capable of hands - finally. I could not recommend her highly enough. She is a wonderful person and an incredibly good solicitor.
Caitlin B.
December 2024
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From the moment I was put in contact with Special Counsel Nada Najjar, I felt confident that my case against the insurer would prevail. Nada’s skill and perseverance even when the insurance company was continuously placing obstacles in her way demonstrates her dedication and commitment. She kept me informed and reassured me every step of the way. Nada’s tenacity during the past year has now allowed me to obtain the treatment needed and move forward with my recovery. I cannot thank Nada or recommend her highly enough.
Scott M.
November 2024
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To Nada Najjar- i want to thank you for all the hard work you accomplished for me over the last year & half. I cannot thank you enough for what you have achieved. Congratulation for the excellent outcome.
Rosana M.
November 2024
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I am so grateful to Nada Najjar for her ongoing support, advice and service whilst COD was managing my matter. She was always prompt in answering any of my questions and was a constant source of reassurance. I can't thank Nada and her team enough. Their knowledge and professionalism led to a successful outcome for me.
Kellie M.
September 2024
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I have only glowing praise for everything Nada Najjar has done for me over the last 14 months in regards to my workers compensation. Through every bump and hurdle (there were alot) she was always a call or email away to set my worries at ease.
Daniel O.
December 2023
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The confidence projected by Nada in regard to my case and situation was fantastic. My wife and I were very thankful to have such a dedicated professional.
Michael S.
January 2021
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Nada was extremely professional and competent throughout and demonstrated a solid understanding of my case and relayed how that might be framed in context with the law. She synthesised a mountain of documentation, a web of events and details and never made me feel rushed on the telephone. Most importantly, she listened and displayed a very human touch which in this situation was essential to me. She represented your firm and spoke confidently of my barrister to enable me to feel assured we would achieve some success. Nada is an asset to your team and I will not hesitate to recommend the firm and Nada in the future.
Joanna P.
May 2018
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I am very happy and pleased with the performance that Nada Najjar took on my behalf and all the assistance and advice she gave me on handling my matter with the utmost professional service and yes I would recommend Nada Najjar's services to my friends.
I would like to thank her once again for her outstanding services.
Yanxia.
January 2017
