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We paid Mr McArdle over $9,000 to recover unpaid commissions under a written employment contract. He is meant to be an accredited specialist in Employment Law. The result: absolutely nothing. He advised us to pursue an unfair dismissal claim at the Fair Work Commission. The opposing party's own lawyers pointed out in writing that the Fair Work Commission "does not have jurisdiction" over commission claims and called the proceedings "fundamentally misguided." Even Mr McArdle's own colleague - a Special Counsel at the same firm - emailed us strongly recommending that we "discontinue the unfair dismissal claim as soon as possible." Mr McArdle ignored his own colleague's advice, ignored our requests to stop, and pushed through 5 conciliation conferences over several months. The other side offered zero every single time. He then told us we would need to pay another $15,000 to continue. At our initial consultation, he had assured us the matter would be resolved quickly. When we questioned his strategy, he rarely responded to our emails. When he did respond, he blamed us for not having "definite proof" of commission - yet in his own email to the opposing lawyer he wrote that their client had been "unambiguously promising commission." He cannot have it both ways. An accredited specialist who selects the wrong legal forum, ignores his own colleague, ignores his client, and charges $9,000 for zero outcome. I strongly advise anyone to seek a second opinion before engaging this firm. --- Update in response to the firm's reply: The firm's response refers to "advice we did not follow." That advice was: pay another $15,000+ for a Fair Work Commission hearing because "anything could happen in negotiations." This is not legal advice - it is a request for more money. The Fair Work Commission has no jurisdiction over contractual commission claims, a basic principle that any law student would know. The opposing party's lawyers stated this in writing on multiple occasions. The firm's own Special Counsel, Ms McEvoy, recommended discontinuing the claim months earlier. Had we followed Mr McArdle's "strategy," we would have spent over $30,000 and another six months, with zero prospect of recovering the commission. Acting in the client's interest is the most basic requirement of legal practice - that bar was not met here.
If you are looking for an employment lawyer who is quick, sharp, and intelligent Kieran McArdle is the one. After calling several law firms for help, Kieran started working on my case immediately with immediate results. Kieran provided me with balanced advice, guidance, and directly assisted with redrafting and producing paperwork that was urgently needed. I'm very happy with the outcome and that a very stressful experience is now over and settled thanks to Kieran. Highly recommend!
I contacted McArdle Legal today in regards to an unfairly dismissed from my workplace claim and spoke with Kieran and he went above and beyond in allowing me the step by step process on how to remedy my situation. He took the time and energy outside of business hours to personally hear me out and provide immediate legal advice. Highly recommend these guys when it comes to Employment Law, very honest and transparent as well.
If you are looking for a 3rd rated hack to yell at you and berate you look no further, Chris is your guy. I don't think this guy even knows the meaning of being professional, no wonder no major law firm would have him. His language and manner is that of a dock worker. Washed up has been who still think he is in the 70s and gets to talk down to people and abuse them.
Mr Chris McArdle presents as a competent, highly educated and tenacious individual of conviction and principle. Although his services were ultimately not required, I would be remiss if I did not publicly express my gratitude for his time and advice. I would absolutely recommend him due to his no nonsense and pragmatic, outcome focussed approach. Thank you Chris.
I would highly recommend Kieran and the company should you need this type of services. Always very understanding and respectful for your needs, my situation was very stressful and Kieran was always very patient and understanding, certainly full of knowledge and expertise. I certainly received a good outcome through their hard work. Thank you
Kieran has to be up there with the best, from the very beginning he understood my situation and knew exactly how to get the best possible out come for my matter, which he did! Would highly recommend to anyone to use McArdle Legal. Thank you Kieran & McArdle Legal you made a stressful situation into a painless exercise
Chris & Deirdre & Co are professional, experienced, skilful, knowledgeable & no nonsense. Get to the point, know what’s required & advise & action accordingly. All interactions on 3 occasions I have used have been positive & others I have referred have said the same - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️