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Brian Deegan
Brian Deegan
Principal // Barrister
Brian Deegan is the founding partner and principal of Brian Deegan Lawyers.
He was admitted to the Supreme Court of South Australia as a Barrister and Solicitor in 1979. Brian established Brian K Deegan & Associates in 1979 and practiced until he was appointed as a Magistrate in 1988.
As a member of the Judiciary, Brian undertook various roles in the Criminal, Civil, and Youth Courts. He was appointed as Deputy Coroner from 1988 to 2004. Brian resigned from the bench in 2004 and re-commenced practicing as a lawyer specialising in Criminal law.
In addition to his Criminal Law experience, handling everything from road traffic matters to murder, Brian has a vast array of knowledge spanning many jurisdictions including Property, Estate and Commercial Law. He has practiced in the Industrial, Federal, Family and Civil (District and Supreme Courts) jurisdictions.
Brian is known for his honest and candid demeanour. There is no ‘beating around the bush’ and, even though sometimes legal advice can be hard to hear, he will provide you with options and advice in a straightforward manner.