McAuley Lawyers is pleased to announce that Bernard McAuley is now an Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury.
The Law Society of NSW has accredited Bernard as specially competent in personal injury after a rigorous assessment program throughout 2022.
Only a relatively small number of solicitors in NSW are accredited in personal injury law.
Congratulations Bernard!
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