Hailing from Melbourne, solicitor Talia Gedik has wanted to be a lawyer ever since she was in school, loving the duality of a clear career path and countless different areas to practice in.

A lawyer with a creative side, Talia thinks outside of the box in her pursuit of justice on behalf of her clients and is able to break the mould.

Starting at Blumers Personal Injury Lawyers in 2016 as a paralegal, Talia’s first day was 29 February, a leap day. She was admitted as a solicitor in October 2018 (which was technically before her first work anniversary).

Talia earned her Bachelor of Laws with Honours and Masters of Legal Practice from the Australian National University while working at Blumers, absorbing the tutelage from the solicitors around her whilst completing her studies and forming the lawyer she is today.

“The best lesson I’ve learnt at Blumers is to really delve deeply into each case and consider every possible element. Don’t just look at things on the surface level,” she says.

“I love that every case, and every day, is different in this line of work. I enjoy working closely with everyday Canberrans to help them get a positive outcome, after something terrible like personal injury has happened to them.”

Talia began at Blumers six years ago with no prior legal experience, seeking a law firm to learn and grow in.

“The first few years were tough, there was heaps to learn. I’m proud of getting to where I am today, feeling comfortable and knowledgeable in my practice.

“Blumers was open to teaching me and helping me grow, while still being supportive of my studies.”

Five years from now, Talia hopes to pay it forward, working in a role that allows her to assist junior solicitors to learn and improve their practice.

“It’s nice to have someone when you’re a junior solicitor, who is really invested in having you learn and succeed.”

Compassionate, knowledgeable, and down-to-earth, as a solicitor Talia is easy to open up to, allowing clients the most comfortable atmosphere when delving into their medical situation.

“It’s not a quick relationship, as oftentimes personal injury cases can go on for many years,” she says.

“Often you have to understand a client on a deeper level. So, it helps if your lawyer is nice and easy to relate to, as well as doing their job well.

“At Blumers, we have been around for a long time and are very specialised in that area. We genuinely care about our clients and making sure everything is to the highest possible standard.”

For a lawyer who breaks the mould, find Talia at Level 12, 15 London Circuit, Canberra City.

“Endless gratitude to Talia and Phil for taking on my case, supporting me every step of the way and achieving much more than I thought possible. From dealing with a negligent offender who did not want to take any responsibility to negotiating with implacable insurance companies, they were professional, listened to my questions and worries, and provided me with suitable advice and medical expertise to back up my case.”

 –  Cassandra, 28 January 2020

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