Lieschke & Weatherill Lawyers

Lieschke & Weatherill Lawyers is a law firm based in Adelaide, founded in 1995 by Stephen Lieschke and Jay Weatherill. It has been operating for 30 years. The firm acts exclusively for workers, unions and injured people; it does not act for employers or insurers. Michael Ats has led the firm since 2015; he joined in 2006 and has taught employment law at Flinders University.

It worked with the Police Association of South Australia to establish the first additional compensation scheme and played a leading role in drafting award provisions. The firm has acted in some of South Australia's biggest industrial cases, including Statewide and National cases. Its main services include work injuries and workers compensation, road injuries, medical negligence and public liability, employment rights and industrial law, professional registration and discipline, and income protection, TPD and superannuation claims.

People bringing matters such as WorkCover claims and other legal problems to this Adelaide practice describe thorough, personal support from the first enquiry through to resolution. Several reviewers highlight the responsiveness of the team, noting that queries are answered quickly and that even those whose matters cannot be taken on are given helpful direction and additional information rather than being left without options.

Named staff, including Jeff Belding, attract particular gratitude for careful attention and clear communication during proceedings, with clients recalling that they felt confident their case was being handled properly. The firm's lawyers are repeatedly described as knowledgeable, competent and professional, and the wider staff as approachable and caring, which clients say made a difficult process easier to manage. Matters involving WorkCover disputes form a noticeable part of the feedback, with one client crediting the team with securing payment for necessary operations.

Reviewers also value the practical, straightforward way advice is given, and the sense that their individual circumstances are understood rather than treated routinely. A recurring theme is the commitment shown to each case and the reassurance that comes from being kept informed as matters progress, leaving clients satisfied with the outcomes achieved and the manner in which they were reached.