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Fern Lawyers

4.8(149 reviews)See reviews ↓·Sydney

About the company

Fern Lawyers is a law firm based in Sydney that specialises in personal injury law. Mitchell Hajje serves as Managing Director, Nassie Hajje as Business Director, and Lan Ding as Acting Practice Director. The firm offers a No Win No Fee guarantee and provides legal services in workers compensation, institutional abuse, work injury damages, total and permanent disability, public liability, and motor vehicle accidents. Fern Lawyers contributes a percentage of its revenue to charitable causes.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Sydney-based Fern Lawyers draws consistent praise for its work in personal injury and workers compensation, with clients describing support that carried them through long and stressful claims. Named staff such as Abigail, Christopher, Mary Hajje, Mitchell, Anu, Ruiqi, Amy Trieu, Lan and Xuelin are singled out for patience, empathy and professionalism. Several customers describe how clearly each stage was explained, including one who asked in advance for details and received step-by-step descriptions that eased anxiety before every call.

A point made in several accounts is the team's responsiveness, with communication maintained across claims lasting years and clients feeling heard throughout difficult periods involving psychological injury and workplace bullying. Compensation matters, including lump sum payouts, are handled efficiently, and reviewers credit the firm with making the legalities manageable while treating them as individuals.

The thoroughness and attention to detail shown by particular lawyers gave clients confidence in the outcome, and the compassion extended over extended claims is frequently acknowledged. Matters involving workers compensation, psychological injury and personal injury claims recur throughout the accounts, as does gratitude for outcomes secured after lengthy representation. Dedication to clients facing mental health struggles and financial strain runs through the feedback, with the firm's care and honesty standing out.

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Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Rex Aquarius1 August 2026

I highly recommend Lan Ding and the team at Fern Lawyers. Lan represented me in my NSW workers compensation matter. Throughout the entire process, she was professional, knowledgeable and patient. She explained each stage of the claim clearly, prepared me thoroughly for conferences and hearings, and always gave practical advice based on the circumstances of my case. Workers compensation disputes can be stressful and emotionally challenging, but Lan remained calm and focused, helping me understand my options and make informed decisions. I especially appreciated her attention to detail and her willingness to answer my questions whenever I needed clarification. My matter has now been successfully resolved, and I am very grateful for Lan's hard work and dedication. If you are looking for an experienced workers compensation lawyer who genuinely cares about achieving the best possible outcome for her clients, I would highly recommend Lan Ding and Fern Lawyers.

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Nicole Fonofehi18 May 2026

I had an excellent experience working with Mary Hajje from Fern lawyers. She was extremely thorough, professional, and patient throughout the entire process. Her expertise and attention to detail gave me great confidence, and her dedication ensured a successful outcome. I highly recommend her services to anyone seeking reliable and effective legal representation.

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Zoe G14 May 2026

I’m incredibly grateful to Abigail and the team at Fern Lawyers for their support during one of the most difficult time of my life. Throughout the entire workers compensation process, they were professional, responsive, understanding, and consistently supportive. At a time where I felt overwhelmed and uncertain, they helped me feel heard and gave me the courage to navigate the process fairly. I truly appreciated their guidance, communication, and commitment every step of the way. I highly recommend Fern Lawyers to anyone seeking support and representation in a workers compensation matter. Thank you again to Abigail and the team for all your help and support.

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Jacques Van Der Westhuizen22 April 2026

Negligent Representation and Total Failure of Professional Duty I am writing this to warn prospective clients of the significant professional and procedural failings I experienced with Fern Lawyers. While the firm was eager to accept my matter and secure their payment structure, their performance during a critical phase of my case was non-existent. Key Failures: Gross Negligence in Case Management: Despite a sudden and adverse turn in my matter that required immediate legal intervention, my solicitor demonstrated a total lack of engagement. It was clear from our limited contact that she had not investigated the details of my file or prepared a competent strategy to address the opposition's challenges. Substandard Expert Referrals: The firm referred me to a "specialist" for a 1.5-hour consultation that lasted only 30 minutes. The resulting report was inconsistent and logically flawed, which the opposing party easily dismantled. The firm failed to vet the quality of the evidence they were submitting on my behalf, directly damaging my case. Failure to Communicate (Ghosting): After sending multiple polite, factual inquiries over seven critical weeks, I received zero response from my solicitor. When an assistant finally called, he was unable to provide any substantive answers. The firm has completely ghosted me, failing to reply to any correspondence for over a month. Predatory Conduct: This firm appears to prioritize billing and customer acquisition over professional duty. They accept complex matters from clients in high-pressure situations and then provide no meaningful representation when work becomes necessary. Conclusion: Fern Lawyers has demonstrated a complete lack of integrity and professional competence. Their failure to investigate my matter and their subsequent abandonment of my case has caused significant harm. I strongly advise anyone looking for diligent, communicative, and competent legal counsel to avoid this firm.

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Sonya Ojala10 April 2026

Ferns Lawyers provided outstanding service throughout my claim. They were professional, supportive, and genuinely cared about achieving the best outcome. They helped me to understand the legal processes and assisted me to get a workers compensation claim lump sum payout. I highly recommend Ferns Lawyers, specifically lawyer Amy Trieu.

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Brittany Martoccia1 April 2026

I can’t begin to thank the team at Fern Lawyers enough for their unwavering support over the last few years. Not only were the legalities managed with extreme efficiency, but the manner in which the team communicated with me was momentous in assisting me through a psychological injury. Mitch, Anu and Ruiqi have shown me so much patience and understanding, which truly made me feel supported through my mental health battles. I highly recommend Fern Lawyers for anyone that needs even the smallest legal advice, you will definitely be in fantastic hands and well cared for.

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Jenna Toker30 March 2026

My experiences with Amy, Xuelin and the team at Fern Lawyers has been nothing short of amazing! I had no idea that personal injury compensation or working with lawyers would actually be enjoyable AND funded by the government. Early on in our correspondence I had mentioned to Amy that I enjoyed knowing the details and steps in advance to ease my anxiety and, every phone call since, I was given the clearest descriptions of what was required of me, what they were doing and what the next steps were. And she made it feel/sound effortless! This made me feel so seen and valued. At conciliation, I met Amy in person and she was so personable and lovely! She even chose a barrister that she thought I’d get along with (who was also great and such a character!) Honestly, this experience with Fern Lawyers and Amy has changed my perspective on the legal system and the people working in it. I would recommend anyone and everyone to Fern Lawyers! Thanks again for all of your help!

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Contact
+61290984778www.fernlawyers.com.auLevel 4/228 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000
Working hours
Monday08:30–17:00
Tuesday08:30–17:00
Wednesday08:30–17:00
Thursday08:30–17:00
Friday08:30–17:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed