David Coorey is special counsel working in Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers Parramatta office, servicing Western Sydney and beyond.
David has more than 20 years’ experience as a solicitor working predominantly in the area of consumer law. This includes 16 years experience working with vulnerable clients at Legal Aid NSW, as well as large scale litigation experience (Freehills) and more recently as a decision maker (Ombudsman) at Australian Financial Complaints Authority.
He has represented clients with both large and small matters in all jurisdictions including the District Court, Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal in NSW. As an Ombudsman (Banking & Finance) at AFCA, David resolved complex responsible lending and hardship disputes, brought before the scheme largely by unrepresented consumers.
David is committed to achieving fair outcomes for clients who often face great challenges in successfully navigating the legal system.
Working closely with colleagues in the community sector and through experience working as a consumer representative on the Board at Financial Ombudsman Service for 9 years, his expertise includes policy submission and stakeholder engagement which works towards achieving a fair financial system for all Australians.
David has specialist experience in banking and insurance law. This includes advocacy and resolution of credit disputes as well as advocacy in general insurance and life insurance disputes including Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) and income protection.
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“I am passionate about the assistance I can provide to improve the lives of my clients who often face significant barriers in accessing the legal system. This is often due to an illness or injury – which turns their whole world upside down.
With my background in consumer law and dispute resolution, I am committed to obtaining successful outcomes for my clients which works towards a financial system that is fair and accessible for all Australians.”
Key Professional Achievements
- David holds a Bachelor of Arts / Law from University of NSW and a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice
- David was admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales in 1999.
Directorships
- Financial Counsellor’s Association of NSW, 2021 – present
- Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS), Board Director, 2009 – 2018
- Financial Ombudsman Service, Nominations and Remuneration Sub-Committee, 2013 – 2018
- Insurance Ombudsman Service, Board Director, 2006 – 2009
Appointments
- Fairness Steering Committee, Australian Financial Complaints Authority 2018-2020
- ASIC Consumer Advisory Panel, Consumer Representative, 2006 – 2015
- Insurance Council of Australia, Consumer Reference Group Representative, 2010 -2013
- Insurance Council of Australia, Consumer Representative, Consumer Consultative Committee, 2002‑2009
- Commonwealth Treasury, Insurance Reform Advisory Group, Consumer Representative, 2011‑2013
- Brotherhood of St Laurence Working Party on Low Income People and Insurance, Consumer Representative 2006‑2007
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David Coorey's service was excellent, very personal in communication and attentive to all requirements and procedures in lodging a claim. Honestly, I would have found the whole process overwhelming, so fair to say that I couldn't have done it without him.
John M
April 2024
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Good afternoon, David,
David, you and your team at Carroll and O'Dea, which included Aaron, recently completed some work for me. I would like to say that I am very thankful and much appreciative of the work that you did to help me with my case.
The calm, reassuring and professional manner in which you handled my case was exceptional. I felt that I was talking to a friend who was helping me, rather than talking to a solicitor. Your patience with me and keeping me on track during the claims process was also incredibly helpful.
Again, many thanks to you David and best wishes.
Sam S
March 2024
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Thankyou again David for your perseverance with this matter. I'm so grateful to you and your team amazing work mate.
Bryan M
February 2024
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Thank you to David and Aaron for all the support and assistance you've provided to me. I am very grateful for your guidance, promptness and honesty throughout the whole process. I cannot thank you enough, you've been very professional and made me feel reassuring as a friend. God bless you David, and your company. I have no hesitation in recommending you or your company to anyone.
Jessie N
February 2024
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I was privileged to have such an amazing lawyer like David, who was empathetic and understanding throughout my entire matter of approx 1½ years. With regular communication David made sure I was updated and had full understanding every step of the way to a fair outcome. I would definitely call upon David for his services if something came up in the future.. Thankyou David..
David S
July 2023
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Just after lockdown in regional NSW my local financial councillor and benevolent advocate suggested I contact David Coorey at Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers. I was battling depression and anxiety along with a number of pressing financial issues. I found it hard to get myself together to face life itself even before embarking on a life insurance claim. My first and only in person appointment with David was behind a Perspex screen with face masks on. And daunting was the mountain ahead of us. I did not have a diagnosis for my condition and was reliant on others to help care for me. A few months into my claim, Without warning, I lost the support of those caring for me which triggered shock and trauma. Dave and the team at Carroll and O’Dea remained diligent and focused right at the time I needed it. A Telehealth appointment with a specialist was fast tracked to me which allowed an interim diagnosis providing relief from job providers and the 3 monthly grind with doctors and Centrelink.
This appointment proved a turning point in me accessing the medical care I needed. Over the coming months, the team regularly updated me and checked on my wellbeing. The trust between my legal team and I became then became paramount reason I was able to lift myself out of a terrible situation.
Depression and anxiety can be a lonely place. And if you are in that lonely place with a mountain to climb, make sure the only voices you listen to are ones you can trust. I strongly recommend David Coorey as your Sherpa. He will get you to the summit and back even if you run out of oxygen.
S.K
March 2023
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Dave Coorey at Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers at Parramatta was such a big help for me. Trying for about 6 months to do things on my own with my TPD claim to no avail. I was put onto Dave by Scott Dougall also with Carroll & O'Dea. Within a matter of weeks things were moving quickly and now have been finalised with a good outcome. Thank you David couldn't have had a better result or person handling things for me.
Mark P.
December 2021
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Thanks to David Coorey, He was very professional and his service was excellent.
Zafir S.
August 2021
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I can not express how much I appreciate the help and work that David and his team have put in for my case. David is very passionate in helping his clients. With all their hard work I had a wonderful outcome with my superannuation. Highly recommended.
Zerin A.
August 2021
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I highly recommend David Coorey from Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers in Parramatta. He is knowledgeable, a professional and most importantly very supportive and understanding. I cannot thank him enough for all the hard work, time and effort he has put into my case to achieve a successful outcome. He is genuinely passionate about helping people. A heartfelt Thank You! For a job well done.
C S
August 2021
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Amazing service for all your workers compensation needs, call or email Aleisha Nair or Scott Dougall from the Carroll & O'Dea Parramatta team. For superannuation and TPD needs, call or email David Coorey at Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers Parramatta.
Michael M.
August 2021
