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Bree Knoester is the founder of Brave Legal and one of Australia’s leading personal injury lawyers.

Bree has practiced for over 18 years as both a barrister and solicitor; and has represented clients in some of Victoria’s largest compensation settlements.

Bree prides herself on being an empathetic yet tenacious lawyer, possessing a deep understanding of the law and a fearless approach to representing her clients’ interests. Most importantly, Bree understands that being injured affects almost every part of your life and having the support of an understanding, compassionate and experienced legal team is essential to achieving the best possible outcome – for your case, and for you.

In recognition of her experience and exceptional client results, Bree has won numerous industry awards including ‘Lawyer of the Year’ in Personal Injury Litigation (Best Lawyers® in Australia 2020); recognised by The Best Lawyers in Australia for work in Medical Negligence and Personal Injury Litigation; named by Doyle's Guide as Preeminent practitioner – Asbestos & Dust Diseases Compensation (2020), and Preeminent practitioner - Work Injury Compensation (2020), and was a Partner of the Year finalist for her Litigation practice (Lawyer's Weekly 2019).

As one of Victoria’s most experienced personal injury lawyers, Bree is regularly approached by the media for commentary on high-profile cases and as a spokesperson for the most seriously injured.

Contact & Links
Location
  • Level 11, 456 Lonsdale St
    Melbourne VIC 3000
    Australia
Bar Admissions
  • Australia, Vic Bar
Affiliations
  • Brave Legal - Principal Lawyer

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Personal Injury Litigation Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Medical Negligence Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Personal Injury Litigation
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Personal Injury Litigation, Melbourne, Australia (2024)
  • Medical Negligence, Melbourne, Australia (2023)
  • Personal Injury Litigation, Melbourne, Australia (2020)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Australia 2025 for work in:
  • Medical Negligence
  • Personal Injury Litigation
Awards:
  • Preeminent practitioner in Asbestos & Dust Diseases Compensation - Doyle's Guide (2020 & 2022)
  • Leading practitioner in Asbestos & Dust Diseases Compensation - Doyle's Guide (2016, 2018, 2019, 2023)
  • Preeminent practitioner in Work Injury and Accident Compensation - Doyle's Guide (2020-2023)
  • Leading practitioner in Work Injury and Accident Compensation - Doyle's Guide (2017 – 2019)
  • Leading practitioner in Medical Negligence Compensation - Doyle's Guide (2019 - 2023)
  • Leading practitioner in Public Liability Compensation - Doyle's Guide (2020-2023)

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