My practice philosophy is based on achieving positive outcomes for clients through tailoring practical and legal solutions to fit their unique needs. I believe in the preservation of an individual’s rights and in utilising the law to protect client's interests and achieve desired outcomes.
I appear as counsel in trial, inquest and appellate proceedings in South Australian and interstate courts and tribunals at both the State and Commonwealth level and as an advocate in mediations and conferences outside of the courtroom setting.
Since my admission to practice I completed a Masters Degree at the Australian National University with a focus on practical skill applications including advocacy, commercial drafting, federal litigation and the rules of evidence.
Currently I am undertaking further study at the University of Adelaide (PhD) to investigate and evaluate the relationship between the coercive power of the State and the rights of the individual.
Prior to joining the independent bar I worked as a general legal advisor and criminal defence lawyer for the Legal Services Commission and as a trial prosecutor for the South Australian Director of Public Prosecutions.
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James Marcus
Qualifications:
LLB (University of Adelaide)
GDLP (ANU)
LLM (ANU)
Admitted: 2012
Professional memberships:
South Australian Bar Association
Law Society of South Australia Criminal Law Committee
Areas of Practice
I accept briefs and provide advice in the following areas:
• Criminal (State and Commonwealth), road traffic and regulatory matters
• Professional disciplinary matters
• Confiscation proceedings
• Administrative law and judicial review
• Coronial inquests and other inquiries
• Commercial litigation
• Commercial regulatory matters
• Intervention orders
• Extradition proceedings
• Appellate proceedings
I am willing to travel to country areas and interstate.