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Doyle’s Guide 2026 Recognises Stacks Lawyers Across New South Wales

Ben Stack
Doyle’s Guide 2026 Recognises Stacks Lawyers Across New South Wales9 Sep 2026

Stacks Law Group is pleased to congratulate several lawyers across the firm who have been recognised in the 2026 Doyle’s Guide rankings.

Widely regarded as one of Australia’s leading independent guides to the legal profession, Doyle’s Guide rankings are based on peer review and industry feedback, recognising lawyers and firms that have earned the respect of their colleagues and the broader legal community.

This year’s results highlight the strength of the personal injury practices across the Stacks network and the expertise of lawyers working in institutional abuse, medical negligence, public liability, motor accident and workplace injury compensation matters.

Individual Lawyer Recognitions

Leading Institutional Abuse Compensation Lawyers (Plaintiff) – New South Wales, 2026

  • Alessandra Pettit, Stacks Goudkamp

Leading Public Liability Compensation Lawyers (Plaintiff) – New South Wales, 2026

  • Karina Goodall, Stacks Goudkamp
  • Tom Goudkamp, Stacks Goudkamp
  • Grant Avery, Stacks Law Firm, Taree
  • Justin Stack, Stacks Law Firm, Taree

Leading Medical Negligence Compensation Lawyers (Plaintiff) – New South Wales, 2026

  • Sally Gleeson, Stacks Goudkamp

Leading Motor Vehicle Accident Compensation Lawyers (Plaintiff) – New South Wales, 2026

  • Karina Goodall, Stacks Goudkamp
  • Tom Goudkamp, Stacks Goudkamp
  • Grant Avery, Stacks Law Firm, Taree
  • Jodie Thurgood, Stacks Law Firm, Port Macquarie

Leading Work Injury Compensation Lawyers (Plaintiff) – New South Wales, 2026

  • Tom Goudkamp, Stacks Goudkamp
  • Anna Tavianatos, Stacks Goudkamp
  • Jodie Thurgood, Stacks Law Firm, Port Macquarie

Firm Recognitions

Stacks member firms were also recognised in the following categories:

  • Leading Firm in Motor Vehicle Accident Compensation Law Firms (Plaintiff) – New South Wales, 2026
  • Leading Firm in Work Injury Compensation Law Firms (Plaintiff) – New South Wales, 2026
  • Leading Firm in Public Liability Compensation Law Firms (Plaintiff) – New South Wales, 2026
  • Leading Firm in Institutional Abuse Compensation Law Firms (Plaintiff) – New South Wales, 2026
  • Leading Firm in Medical Negligence Compensation Law Firms (Plaintiff) – New South Wales, 2026

These recognitions reflect the experience and reputation of lawyers practising across Stacks, where clients benefit from the personal service of a local law firm backed by the knowledge and support of a wider group of trusted legal professionals.

Ben Stack, CEO of Stacks Law Group, said the rankings reflected the quality of legal work being delivered across the group.

“It’s always pleasing to see our lawyers recognised by their peers, particularly in areas of practice where the work can have such a profound impact on people’s lives.

These rankings reflect years of dedication to clients, strong technical expertise and a genuine commitment to helping people through difficult circumstances.

We congratulate everyone recognised this year and thank them for the outstanding contribution they make to their clients, their firms and the communities they serve.”

Stacks Law Group congratulates all recognised lawyers and firms on this well-deserved achievement. Their inclusion in the 2026 Doyle’s Guide rankings continues a strong tradition of excellence across the network and reinforces the trusted reputation that Stacks lawyers have earned throughout New South Wales.

NOTICE: This article is accurate as at the time of publication and does not constitute legal advice. Please see our legal notices page for more information. Information related to coronavirus can be outdated very quickly.
Ben Stack
Ben has a background in commercial law and a passion for helping businesses grow. Admitted as a lawyer in NSW in 2003, Ben worked for a large national law firm in Sydney for several years in the area of commercial litigation and dispute resolution. Ben left Sydney in 2006 to pursue an interest in human rights law as a volunteer on the Thailand-Burma border before continuing his professional career in the UK. In London, Ben joined the in-house legal team of Mercer Limited, a global human resource consulting firm, as corporate counsel where he provided advice to the consulting team across Europe, the Middle East and Africa regarding professional indemnity matters, particularly in the area of actuarial negligence. Ben returned to Australia and joined Stacks in August 2008. He has a passion for best practice systems and processes and is committed to supporting the firms in Stacks Law Group. Ben has a wide variety of interests outside of work but most pale in comparison to his love of snow sports. As a Level III certified Canadian ski instructor, he takes every opportunity to hit the slopes in Australia and beyond.
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