Profile
Tim White
Partner
Contact Details
Get in touch with Tim
Locations
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Adelaide
(08) 8212 1077 -
Perth
(08) 9211 5800 -
Darwin
(08) 7929 1000 -
Gawler
(08) 8250 6668 -
Reynella
(08) 8322 2755 -
Brisbane
(07) 3373 0200 -
Canberra
1800 730 842
Tim White has assisted injured people for more than 28 years. He has a personal injury client base as diverse as Australian society itself, and embraces the unique elements related to his varied outside interests and associations.
Chief among these is Tim’s membership of the Royal Australian Air Force Reserves, in which he serves as a Legal Officer with the rank of Squadron Leader. His involvement in the RAAF has inspired Tim to become one of few Australian lawyers to specialise in representing Defence Force members, veterans and their families in military compensation claims all around Australia.
Tim has assisted and advocated for Defence Force members and veterans from World War II, Korea, Vietnam, East Timor, Iraq, Afghanistan and other conflicts in the Middle East. He has tackled thousands of historic and complex military compensation claims relating to injuries arising from service right across the globe.
A strong advocate for Defence Force members and veterans, Tim provides legal advice and support to them relating to their dealings with the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA). This support and advice is similar to what is provided by a DVA Advocate, or RSL Advocate – backed up by 25+ years of experience.
He also assists civilian Commonwealth employees who are injured at work with Comcare compensation claims all around Australia. He has represented clients in class action claims, those exposed to asbestos and other dangerous chemicals, or those with catastrophic injuries arising from motor vehicle accidents and workplace incidents.
Tim has represented clients in numerous long legal battles that have established important legal precedents for others. He draws on the lessons he has learned from another of his outside passions, marathon running. Indeed, the same tenacity, commitment and discipline that Tim shows on long-distance runs is also a distinctive feature of his service as a lawyer.
Tim thrives on the wide variety of his clientele – from CEOs to apprentices. He devotes unquestionable commitment to all of his clients that have been injured in a large variety of circumstances.
His desire to fight for the underdog is his strongest professional motivation; and one which has made him a pillar of the firm throughout his long career with TGB.
In 2020, Tim was president of the Law Society of South Australia.
Tim White
Partner
My Qualifications
- Commerce Degree – University of Adelaide
- Law Degree – Queensland University of Technology
- Admitted to practice 1996
My Areas of Expertise
- Comcare and Commonwealth Employee Compensation Claims
- Defence Force Members & Veterans – Military Compensation Claims
- Motor Vehicle Accident Injury
- Workers Compensation
- Public Liability Injury
- Medical Negligence
- Asbestos and Chemical Exposure Claims
- Total and Permanent Disability (TPD)/Superannuation Claims
My Professional Interests
- President Elect – Law Society of South Australia, 2019
- President – Law Society of South Australia, 2020
- Immediate Past President – Law Society of South Australia, 2021
- Vice President – Law Society of South Australia, 2018
- Executive Member, Council Member and Member – Law Society of South Australia
- Board Member – Legal Assistance Fund, Law Society of South Australia
- Director – Law Council of Australia (SA Representative), 2020
- Chair of Litigation Assistance Committee – Law Society of South Australia
- Member Ethics and Practice and Regulation Advisory Committees -Law Society of South Australia
- Legal Officer in the Royal Australian Air Force Reserves
- Member of Stakeholder Reference Group -Road Trauma Support WA
- Member – Australian Lawyers Alliance
- Chairman – Organising Committee, ITU World Duathlon Championships SA, 2015
- Litigation Assistance Fund Advisory Board
- Law Society representative on the Joint Rules Advisory Committee
Media & Blog Posts
Tips to avoid your Comcare Claim being denied
When filing a Comcare claim, individuals expect to receive the support and compensation they deserve for work-related injuries or illnesses. However, there are instances where Comcare claims are denied, leaving claimants confused and frustrated. It’s essential to understand the common reasons for Comcare claim denials...
Read moreIs military compensation available after a Defence Force member or veteran suicide?
TRIGGER WARNING – this blog discusses suicide and some people might find it distressing. Military Compensation Lawyer Tim White outlines what compensation might be available to those left behind when a current or former Australian Defence Force (ADF) member takes their own life as a result of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder...
Read moreWhy are military compensation claims so complicated?
Making a military compensation claim can be complicated. Sadly, because of this, individuals often have their claims denied or receive less compensation than they deserve. Had they received legal advice there is a chance the outcome could have been different. In this blog, Tindall Gask Bentley partner Tim White will explain...
Read moreCase Study: Medical Discharge from the Australian Defence Force
In this case study, experienced Defence Force lawyer and TGB Partner Tim White explores an example of a defence force member being medically discharged from the Army due to injuries obtained during his military service, and we discuss what entitlements are available to him. We also give an analysis of the relevant legislation...
Read moreYour top 7 questions about Comcare Permanent Impairment Claims answered
TGB’s Comcare Claims team has successfully managed permanent impairment claims for injured Commonwealth employees right across the country. TGB Partner and experienced Comcare Claims lawyer, Tim White answers our clients’ seven most frequently asked questions and raises things you need to be aware of. 1. What is...
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