Michel Margalit
Managing Principal
Michel is the Managing Principal of Margalit Injury Lawyers. She has been recognised by the Law Institute of Victoria as an Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law. She holds a Bachelor of Laws from Monash University, a Master of Laws from the University of Melbourne, and a second Master of Applied Laws (Wills and Estates) from the College of Law.
Michel is a board member and National President-Elect of the Australian Lawyers Alliance, a not-for-profit national association of lawyers, academics and other professionals dedicated to protecting and promoting justice, freedom and the rights of the individual.
Michel is a fearless advocate. She has acted in high profile cases including the Monash IVF Class Action, the current AFL Class Actions and a series of litigation against Crown Casino regarding the assaults of patrons by security personnel. She practices in TAC, WorkCover, public liability and common law claims including those to recover compensation for victims of violent assault and sexual assault.
Cases of note:
- Monash IVF Class Action settlement: $56 million settlement, August 2024.
- Bell v Nexus Primary Health [2022] VSC 605: damages awarded of $1,244,615.55
- Kiriwellage v Best & Less Pty Ltd [2013] VSCA 355: successful appeal on contributory negligence
