John Pavlakis
About John Pavlakis
John Pavlakis is a lawyer based in Sydney, AU and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Australia™ since 2009. John Pavlakis is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Sydney, Australia
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Class Action Litigation
- Litigation
- Medical Negligence
- Product Liability Litigation
- Professional Malpractice Litigation
Current Firm: Ashurst
Location: Sydney, AU
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