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Managing the Motley Crew: Narcissists, Toxic Adversaries and other Family Law Regulars

Family lawyers inevitably encounter in the course of their practice a ”motley crew” of sometimes bizarre characters, some with recognised personality disorders which can present major risks, not only to the person’s own case but to the practitioner, both professionally and persona

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Family lawyers inevitably encounter in the course of their practice a ”motley crew” of sometimes bizarre characters, some with recognised personality disorders which can present major risks, not only to the person’s own case but to the practitioner, both professionally and personally. In this program, Paul Fildes, from Taussig Cherie Fildes Lawyers in Melbourne, looks at: the category of personality disorders identified in the DSM-5, and in particular the personality type often referred to as “narcissist”; how to identify the warning signs; steps that can be taken to guard against the risks; ethical rules applying to the conduct of other practitioners; and when and how a practitioner can withdraw from acting for a difficult client.

34 minutes / 0.6 CPD units

Presented By

Paul Fildes
Principal, Taussig Cherrie Fildes Lawyers Melbourne, Vic

Paul Fildes is an Accredited Family Law Specialist and has been practising in family law since 1983. He has been ranked as one of only nine lawyers in Australia and one of only five in Melbourne as Preeminent by Doyle's Guide in 2020 and 2021. 

Paul Fildes was previously the head of Middletons’ Family Law Practice Group (now K&L Gates), which he merged with Taussig Cherrie & Associates in 2010, to become Taussig Cherrie Fildes. Taussig Cherrie Fildes is one of only seven family law firms in Australia and one of only five in Victoria ranked as "First Tier" in the Doyle's Guide to Leading Family & Divorce Law Firms 2021.

Paul specialises in large scale family law property litigation, complex Financial Agreements, de facto property cases and restructuring family property in a tax effective manner.

He also has a special interest in international relocation cases, and cross-border disputes involving the adjustment and treatment of assets located internationally, including Europe, the United Kingdom and the United States of America.

Paul is a presenter of Case Watch on the TEN The Education Network which produces educational presentations and material for lawyers. He has published numerous papers and comments on current family law issues. Paul also regularly presents at seminars on behalf of various professional bodies on a wide variety of family law topics, with an emphasis on complex financial matters.

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0.57 CPD Hours

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