The members of Edmund Barton Chambers have expertise in a broad range of civil, criminal and commercial law, and appear in courts and tribunals in all jurisdictions in Australia. Members have a reputation for practical and pragmatic advice, as well as staunch, skillful advocacy.
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Chambers is named after Sir Edmund Barton (born 18 January 1849 - died 7 January 1920), Australia's first Prime Minister and one of the inaugural members of the High Court of Australia. He is best remembered as a leader of the federal movement in the 1890's.
The principal building is located at 72 Wright Street, Adelaide, in a heritage listed sandstone building which was once a Chapel and shelter for one of South Australia’s oldest benevolent societies.
The Hon. Chief Justice C Kourakis, Chief Justice Supreme Court of South Australia, Member: 1990-2003
The Hon. Justice K Nicholson, Justice of the Supreme Court of South Australia, Member: 1997
The Hon. Justice S David, Justice of the Supreme Court of South Australia, Member: 2003-2009
His Honour Judge M Boylan, Judge of the District Court of South Australia, Member: 1990-2004
His Honour Judge P Cuthbertson, Judge of the District Court of South Australia, Member: 1987-2009
His Honour Judge T Heffernan, Judge of the District Court of South Australia, Member: 2010-2015
His Honour Judge P O’Sullivan, Judge of the District Court of South Australia, Member: 1998-2018
His Honour Judge A Kimber, Judge of the District Court of South Australia, Member: 2019-2020
His Honour Judge H Barklay, Judge of the District Court of South Australia, Member: 2014-2021
Magistrate E Stratton-Smith, Member 2010-2021
Mr A Schapel, Deputy State Coroner, Member: 2001-2005
The Late M Griffin QC, Former Judge of the District Court of South Australia, Member: 1996-1997
Retired Judge P Rice, Judge of the District Court of South Australia, Member: 1989-1998
Retired Judge B Beazley, Judge of the District Court of South Australia, Member: 1992-2004
Retired Judge S Tilmouth, Judge of the District Court of South Australia, Member: 1989-2005
The Late Judge R Davey, Judge of the District Court of South Australia, Member: 1998-2007
Mrs M Shaw KC, Former Judge of the District Court of South Australia, Member: 1989-2004
Mr M Rice, Retired Master of the District Court of South Australia, Member: 1989-1994
Members' liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards legislation.
