Paul Kounnas

LLB:BA:GRAD. DIP INTERNATIONAL LAW
Paul Kounnas
  • Chambers: Floor 6, Room 603, ODCE
  • Year Admitted: 16 August 2009
  • Year Signed Bar Roll: 11 May 2006
  • Admitted to Practice in: Victoria & Federal Jurisdictions.
  • Phone: 9225 6836
  • Mobile: 0414 861 198
  • Facsimile: 9225 7907
  • E-Mail: paul.kounnas@vicbar.com.au
  • Areas of Practice
    • Criminal Law
    • Guardianship/Mental Health (Protective Tribunals)
    • Town Planning
    • Building and Construction Law (Incl Engineering)
    • Workcover
    • Probate/Wills/Family Provision
    • Coronial Inquests
    • Corporations (Company) Law
    • Courts Martial/Military Law & Tribunals

Since coming to the bar Paul has obtained a broad range of experience in all manner of matters, with a particular emphasis on the criminal law (including trials and appeals in the higher courts).

Paul volunteers at the St Kilda Legal Service, lending his expertise in criminal law to their night service.

In addition, Paul sits on the board of directors of the GOCMV (Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne & Victoria) and is a member of the New Barristers Standing Committee.

Paul is fluent in the Greek language.

Paul read with Aaron Shwartz of counsel and is available to do the following matters:

 

Criminal Law; matters in all courts including;

- Summary crime

- Trials & Appeals

- Council prosecutions

- Children's Court

- Work Safe

- Intervention Orders

Civil Law: General litigation including;

- All matters at the Magistrates court

- Drafting of documents & preparation of advice

- Work cover

- Motor Vehicle Accidents

Corporations law

VCAT; all matters before the tribunal including guardianship.

Inquests

Human Rights & Equal Opportunities law.