Patricia has been working for clients for many years. Patricia commenced her solicitor’s practice, Patricia White and Associates in 1996. During that time, much of her work involved defending clients charged with criminal offences, including both at trial and appellate stages and she instructed Counsel for the appellants in the High Court cases of Azzopardi v R [2001] HCA 25, and Coleman v Power [2004] HCA 39. Patricia was called to the Bar in 2009 and continues to represent clients in litigation and in criminal matters in all jurisdictions. She has appeared as Junior Counsel in two High Court appeals in 2013: State of NSW v Gregory Kable [2013] HCA 26 and Wallace v Kam [2013] HCA 19.
Brian Ralston was admitted to the Bar in May, 1982 having practised as a litigation solicitor in a suburban practice for 5 years. Coming from a general litigation practice Brian has since his admission to the Bar practiced in a wide range of areas. He has conducted numerous criminal trials, has acted on behalf of Plaintiffs and insurers in personal injuries litigation, in addition to acting in matters involving contracts, equity, probate, the Property Relationship Act, the Family Provision Act, family law, building law and appellate work. Brian continues to practice in a wide range of jurisdictions with particular emphasis on commercial and equity matters, the Family Provision Act, the Property Relationship Act and general commercial litigation. A sample of cases in which Brian has been involved are listed below:
Brian is also a songwriter and musician, performing and recording under the name “Self Tort”. To find out more about Brian’s music and listen to samples click the links below: