About our law firm
We (Michael and Peter) run a law firm representing injured Victorian workers called Claven Burdess Lawyers.
If you need assistance or advice in relation to your WorkCover matter, please feel free to contact us via our firm using one of the ways below.
There is no cost for an initial consultation – which can be in person, over the phone or via video conferencing.
We also offer no win no fee legal representation.
Phone
(03) 5561 0046 – Warrnambool
(03) 8374 7600 – Melbourne
Our Office
88 Liebig Street, Warrnambool
Office hours: 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri
Melbourne by appointment.
Secure Mail
PO Box 327 Warrnambool, VIC 3280
Best regards,
Michael & Peter
“(They) did a fantastic job for me during a very stressful period in my life. They were very professional, and I would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone that needs legal help.”
Martin S
“I’ve had my WorkCover issues handled before by two other law firms. After they told me there was nothing further to be done I hired Claven Burdess Lawyers to take over my WorkCover issues. Since hiring them, they’ve so far obtained for me $69,991 in extra lump sum compensation that the two other law firms missed. I highly recommend the services of Claven Burdess Lawyers for anyone with WorkCover issues.”
Brian C
“I found you really different to other law firms. You spent time and listened. Many lawyers turned me down. But you listened and gave me hope, which was really helpful for me and you helped me get my WorkCover claim accepted.”
Emily H
“Dear Michael and Michelle,
I just wanted to say thank you for all your time and effort spent looking after my claim. it is not an easy one, however your professionalism, support and understanding has been of great comfort to me during this battle. Flowers, words, phone calls or emails will never be enough to convey how much your assistance and support in my matter has been appreciated. Thank you for all your time before, during and after work. All the emails and phone calls. Thank you for listening, believing and never giving up on me. I have felt in safe hands the whole time with you Michael, and know that you have always had my health, family and all other interests first above everything else.
You’re an amazing human, and thank you for fighting for me, and hopefully continuing to help me with the dust all settles.”
T.H
“ …. I would also like to thank you and Michael for all your support and assistance with everything that you have done so far.
I couldn’t have done it without you.”
P.H
“From the very start Peter was incredibly helpful and really went above and beyond. The whole process was made very simple for me and Peter always took the time to explain everything to me in easy to understand terms. Am grateful for Peter’s help and am happy I chose Claven Burdess lawyers to represent me!”
Catherine M.
“I could not recommend Claven Burdess Lawyers highly enough they go beyond to help their client get the best possible outcome.”
J.W
“They handled two separate impairment claims for me recently for my shoulder and back injuries and I was very happy with the outcome of both of them.
I’ve previously worked with Peter who handled a previous common law claim for me where we were successful. Five star lawyers.”
Sally Mc
“As my claim became more difficult and I felt I needed some help, I contacted your office and received some excellent advice and your professional and caring nature gave me the reassurance that everything was going to be ok.
I would like to thank both yourself and Michelle for all the hard work you’ve done and the excellent outcome you achieved with my claim.
Engaging with your services has been the best decision I have made since starting my injury claim with WorkCover and I would not hesitate in recommending your services.
Yours faithfully”
Peter D
“Thank you for all your work over the past few months….
I feel as though a weight has been lifted off my shoulders.”
R. C.
“In the past two years dealing with Michael Burdess handling my injury claim, Michael has always been professional when explaining my legal rights to me, as an injured worker. Michael has always been prompt in returning enquiries. Michael explained the workplace injury compensation processes to me in a thorough and courteous manner. He has assisted me in making sure that I have been able to claim for medical and rehabilitation expenses for my injuries and also been able to secure workers compensation, while I have been unable to work. I would recommend Claven Burdess Lawyers to anyone who has suffered a workplace injury.”
James G
“Michael assisted me with an offer from my employer, and the result was that we well over doubled the amount payable. Michael always got back to me and I really appreciated his responses and helpful advice.”
R.J
“Very happy with how everything was handled, I felt that Peter really went above and beyond. Literally have no complaints or suggestions for improvement. From the very start Peter was incredibly helpful and really went above and beyond. The whole process was made very simple for me and Peter always took the time to explain everything to me in easy to understand terms. Am grateful for Peter’s help and am happy I chose Claven Burdess lawyers to represent me!”
Alex S
“Peter and Michelle are professional and compassionate Peter really cares to get the best out come for you.
Peter was extremely helpful and went in depth to talk me through every detail of what was going on.
Peter and his firm care about the little person and if they believe you have a genuine strong case he will tell you.
I thank the fact I found Peter on a website and he reassured me and gave me back my confidence .
Words can really not say how grateful I am .
Alison L
“I learned more speaking to Peter for a couple of hours, then I’ve learned with dealing with another firm for years.”
Dean G
“I’m telling you, people need to use you for WorkCover legal representation. If anyone needs a WorkCover lawyer I would definitely refer them to you.
Your service is at a personal level and it is different to other lawyers. I’ve had experience with other law firms, big ones, and found them to be very pushy. You get lost in the crowd and don’t get serviced. I’m very happy that I found you, I wish I found you sooner than I did.
You made things simple for me, and I was very pleased with the compensation you got for me for my shoulder injury.”
“I’m very happy with the outcome of my impairment claim. I didn’t think I was going to get any outcome at all. You made it easy and straightforward and I’m very happy for your help. A lot of work went into my matter just to lodge a claim. My WorkCover claim was initially rejected by the insurer and someone who had no idea about WorkCover, having someone on my side who does makes a big difference.”
Ben
“Absolutely thrilled with the service from both Michelle and Peter in all aspects of both of our Impairment Claims. Easy to reach, always helpful and a better result than expected. Would highly recommend!”
Michelle R and Peter R (husband and wife)
“Very happy that I chose to switch to Claven Burdess. Every process was explained to me in detail which reassured me that I was in good hands. I was very happy with the outcome of my case. Thank you Peter.”
Neil P
“They handled my impairment claim and it was a lot easier than I expected. I was very happy with the result. I’ve been referring other people to you and telling them the work you do.”
Antonio M
“I was initially with another firm and I didn’t feel like my WorkCover claim was moving at all. I felt like I had to push to get my claim to move. So I looked around for another lawyer and found Peter and I’m so happy that I did. I feel comfortable with him. I’ve found I can always ask more questions and he provides details. He’s good at explaining what I need to do. I feel like things are moving now and I’m confident with my claim being in his hands.”
Lynne G
“Just having someone able to guide us with next steps and having patience with us has been very much appreciated.
I have since recommended your service to others and will continue to do so – having someone with your experience within such a very complex system and to help us navigate further, was a positive experience
Thank you for your support !”
WB
“Excellent service. Peter is extremely thorough & pleasant to deal with. Having not had dealings with lawyers before he made the experience very comfortable & invested his time to achieve the best possible outcome. Extremely happy with my experience.”
Leanne W
“I can’t thank Peter enough for the hard work he put in during my case.
I was kept updated the entire time.
All of my questions were answered, all of the time.
It came at a stressful time in my life.
I am so grateful to have found a Lawyer who was empathetic, easy to talk to and committed.
Michelle (receptionist) is so lovely, is very friendly and always happy to help where she can.
Thank you both Peter and Michelle!”
Danielle Martin
“Wonderful to deal with.”
T. V
“I have recently used the services of Claven Burdess. I was in direct contact with Peter Claven and Michelle Watts. I highly recommend the services of Claven Burdess. If it wasn’t for Peter and Michelle I would have faced eviction from my residence and …. shop …. they organised Workcover payments and invested so much time and energy into helping me get back on my feet, I can’t thank them enough.”
Dannielle Mo.
“I found Claven Burdess Lawyers very supportive , thorough and friendly to deal with and would highly recommend their services.”
Deb W
“I found your service very helpful and very professional. You were able to answer all my questions. Peter is a great listener. I’m sure sometimes people call you who are very emotional and I found that you definitely have patience. I found you to be highly professional straight away. I found that I could trust you. I felt desperate and hopeless but after talking with you I felt better. I felt there was a light at the end of the tunnel.”
I. G
“I was struggling to obtain answers from an insurer regarding my request for an essential second operation. Months of delays and uncertainty caused immense stress, frustration and anxiety. So, I decided to seek professional support. Peter from Claven Burdess Lawyers not only assisted with my surgery approval, but also supported me in obtaining weekly payments and financial support for rehabilitation services such as Pilates. I highly recommend Claven Burdess Lawyers to anyone struggling with a claim or needing support.”
Michelle G
“I felt very relieved and supported that Claven Burdess could organise my …. Claim – it was not something I could have navigated on my own, and they were very helpful and friendly to work with. The claim was successful – I was very happy with the offer. The outcome will make an incredible difference in my life.”
Dara D
“Amazing lawyers!!
…I had a WorkCover matter that they resolved for me within a few months. I don’t think I could have got a better outcome than what they did for me. From the start they explained the legal process to me so I knew what was going on, and any questions along the way they answered for me. Highly recommended.”
Alex P
“I was initially with another firm and I didn’t feel like my WorkCover claim was moving at all. I felt like I had to push to get my claim to move. So I looked around for another lawyer and found Peter and I’m so happy that I did. I feel comfortable with him. I’ve found I can always ask more questions and he provides details. He’s good at explaining what I need to do. I feel like things are moving now and I’m confident with my claim being in his hands.”
Lynne G
“I learned more speaking to Peter for a couple of hours, then I’ve learned with dealing with another firm for years.”
Dean G
“Thank you for all your work over the past few months….
I feel as though a weight has been lifted off my shoulders.”
R.C.
“Talking with Michael was great as he was able to point me in the right direction, answer all my questions and put my mind at rest. My case is very complex and he knew what to do. Soo good to know there is help through the ‘minefield’ that is Workcover. I recommend people should talk with them and get their expertise before they do anything.”
Jenny O
“I contacted them in relation to my work injury, my employer also terminated my employment. They pursued an unfair dismissal application for me and won, I was very happy with the result. My WorkCover matter is ongoing.”
I.L
“Dear Michael, I would like to thank you so much for all the help you have given me with my employment matter over the past couple of years. Your support and advice has been invaluable and very much appreciated.”
Alison B
“Highly recommend Peter and Michelle. They are an amazing team and extremely knowledgeable. I was kept up to date throughout the entire process and always knew where things were at.”
Danielle L
“Very happy with the service and professionalism of the company would highly recommend to anybody.”
Ross M
“Everything was fantastic”
Paul A
“Highly recommend, very professional , any questions would get back to me promptly with my queries.”
Jason N
“Greatly appreciative of the advice provided by Peter. He laid out all of my options in a clear way and never pressured me. I would thoroughly recommend his services to anyone needing guidance through the Workcover process.”
Judy W
“….I just want to say thank you very much for your effort on my behalf! It’s much appreciated! Wishing you all the best.”
Kate S