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MICHELLE MARTIN

Principal Lawyer

Michelle studied law at the University of Sydney and was admitted as a solicitor in 2000. Throughout her career, she has practised exclusively in personal injury and compensation law. For many years, she worked at a large plaintiff law firm before gaining experience from the other perspective as in-house counsel at a major insurance company. Michelle co-founded North Star Law in 2017. She is highly regarded within the industry and is well known for her personable and approachable style. Michelle is renowned for her particular expertise in historical institutional abuse matters. She has presented seminars to the legal profession and has been interviewed by the media in relation to her work. It is her combination of technical expertise, compassion, and care that sets her apart.

Tatiana White

Principal Lawyer

Tatiana is the co-founding partner of North Star Law. Admitted as a solicitor in 2006, Tatiana has worked exclusively in personal injury and immigration. She practices across a wide range of jurisdictions, including the Local Court, District Court, Supreme Court, Workers Compensation Commission, and SIRA Dispute Resolution Service. Her areas of special interest are medical negligence and historical institutional abuse claims. Tatiana has travelled extensively. She was admitted as a lawyer in Russia before moving to Australia and completing her legal qualifications here. She draws on her varied life experiences in her compassionate and dedicated approach to her clients’ legal needs.

Michael Shasha

Special Counsel

Michael is Special Counsel at North Star Law. He holds a Master of Law and Legal Practice (MLLP) from the University of Technology, Sydney and was admitted as a solicitor in 2010. Michael has successfully represented clients in all aspects of personal injury law including at mediations, settlement conferences, in the Personal Injury Commission and in various Courts in NSW, including the District Court and the Supreme Court. His areas of expertise include motor vehicle accident claims and work injury claims. Michael is known for his easy-going nature and empathetic approach to his clients.

Linda Diamantaras

Paralegal

Linda is a senior paralegal with over 33 years’ experience in personal injury law. She began her career as a junior secretary in a Sydney law firm when she was a teenager. Over the years, Linda has gained a wealth of experience across all areas of personal injury law and has a particular interest in medical negligence cases. She enjoys the hard work involved in preparing personal injury claims and has a caring nature that enables her to develop personable relationships with clients from start to finish.

Nadine Luck

Senior Secretary

Nadine has worked exclusively in personal injury law for over 20 years as a Senior Legal Secretary and Paralegal. Throughout her career, she has gained invaluable knowledge across a broad range of matters and is particularly passionate about research and complex, challenging cases. Not only is Nadine professional, but she is also approachable, friendly, empathetic, and very down to earth which makes her very easy to talk with. In her spare time, Nadine enjoys spending with her much-loved family and friends, as well as visiting the beaches near her beloved home on the NSW South Coast.

Jane Moore-Williams

Senior Legal Secretary | Justice of the Peace

A country girl at heart, Jane grew up in Dubbo and after some time living and working overseas, moved to Sydney in 2000. Jane has since worked exclusively in Personal Injury Law as a Senior Secretary. Jane enjoys the high volume of administrative work that comes with her position, and has an easy way of speaking to clients and professionals alike.

Angela Huang

Solicitor

Angela is a solicitor at North Star Law, specialising in personal injury law. She earned a double degree in Law and Psychology from the University of New South Wales. Angela joined North Star Law as a paralegal in 2022, following experience in client service and administrative roles in the allied health sector. She has also volunteered with the Welfare Rights Centre, Shopfront Youth Legal Centre, and Black Dog Institute.

Elena Matienko

Accounts Manager

After moving to Australia in 2013, Elena completed her Diploma of Accounting and began her career with a global IT company, gaining four years of valuable corporate experience before joining North Star Law. Since 2020, Elena has been an integral member of the North Star Law team, gaining extensive expertise in legal bookkeeping and compliance with Law Society regulations. Elena oversees all aspects of the firm’s financial operations, including trust accounting, audits, payroll, and day-to-day bookkeeping. Her meticulous attention to detail and thorough understanding of regulatory requirements ensure the firm maintains the highest standards of financial integrity and accountability.