Bourke Legal
About the company
Bourke Legal is a law firm that specialises in compensation law in New South Wales. Its practice areas include workers' compensation, super and disability claims, public liability, and hurt on duty. The firm has offices in Ballina, Kingscliff and Orange. It assists first responders with compensation matters. Bourke Legal operates on a no win-no fee basis. Its liability is limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.
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Melissa Arndell was fantastic throughout my workers compensation claim. She was professional, knowledgeable and always kept me informed throughout the process. What could have been a very stressful experience was made much easier thanks to her support, clear communication and dedication. I always felt that Melissa genuinely cared about achieving the best outcome for me. I am very grateful for her assistance and would highly recommend Melissa and Bourke Legal
I cannot recommend Mel highly enough. She was absolutely phenomenal in helping me navigate my claim from start to finish. Throughout the entire process, she was professional, timely, kind, genuine, understanding, and exceptionally knowledgeable in her field. What was an incredibly stressful and difficult time felt so much more manageable with Mel by my side. She handled everything with confidence and care, allowing me to focus on myself without the constant worry of the legal process. Her communication was excellent, she kept me informed every step of the way, and she achieved a fantastic outcome for my personal situation. I am incredibly grateful for her support and expertise. If you are looking for someone who truly cares and knows exactly what they are doing, I would highly recommend Mel.
From the very beginning, the team at Bourke Legal Lawyers treated my case with genuine care and professionalism. They supported me through every step of what was a really tough and emotional time. Mel Arndell stood out for her compassion, understanding, and expertise, and thanks to her, my matter was resolved successfully. I’m truly grateful for everything she and the team did for me
I reached out to Bourke Legal after suffering a workplace injury. To be honest, at the time I didn't even know I needed a solicitor in this process. From day one, they have been the most helpful and accommodating law firm I have had anything to do with. Melissa (Senior Associate) from Orange, and Angela (Legal Secretary) were two of the loveliest humans you could ask for in such a time. I was going through both physical and mental injuries and the smallest things seemed too much of a hurdle for me to overcome, yet they explained things to me in simple terms, and even went over things again and again, simply because I couldn't process or understand the system. They fought for what was right and achieved amazing results. While we all expect to be looked after following a workplace injury, unfortunately the insurance companies have other ideas so it's the great people at Bourke Legal that were able to fight for me and I cannot thank them enough. Such is their reputation, their books might be full, however I cannot recommend them highly enough. Thank you for dealing with me in my most difficult time of my life 🙏🙏
Thank you Melissa and Angela at Bourke Legal - Orange! Both so professional, patient, clear, honest and very knowledgeable. Through a tough and challenging time for myself, nothing was an issue at all. I highly recommend Bourke Legal.
I worked with Bourke Legal for around 12 months on a hearing loss claim against a past employer, and the matter was successfully settled last week. Melissa Arndell and her assistant, Angela, were outstanding throughout the entire process. I was kept well informed at every stage and never left wondering what was happening or what the next steps would be. Communication was clear, honest, and timely, and everything was explained in a way that was easy to understand. I particularly appreciated the transparency around costs, including the upfront payment required for an expert’s phone call and assessment — this was clearly explained along with the reasons, which helped build trust. Overall, the experience made me feel supported, confident, and at ease during what could have been a stressful process. I’m very grateful for the professionalism, care, and commitment shown by Melissa, Angela, and the team, and I would highly recommend Bourke Legal to anyone needing legal support.
Melissa and Karly represented me through my worker’s compensation claim after I was medically discharged from my job in the NSW police force. I found them knowledgeable about the whole process and they kept me informed at all times. The team were very approachable and responded to me quickly. They represented me aggressively when they needed to and were able to reach a successful settlement for me. I cannot recommend the team highly enough.
Law firms & solicitors in Orange compared
Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 5 businesses in this category in Orange are compared.
| Rank | Provider | Rating | Reviews | Open Sat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bourke Legal (this page) | ★ 5,0 | 54 | No |
| 2 | Worrad Traffic & Criminal Lawyers | ★ 5,0 | 36 | No |
| 3 | Don Cameron & Associates (formerly Toby Tancred Solicitor) | ★ 4,9 | 30 | No |
| 4 | Whiteley Ironside & Shillington | ★ 4,9 | 63 | No |
| 5 | Cheney Suthers Lawyers | ★ 4,9 | 97 | No |
