Pierre Dordhain

Senior Associate

Pierre Dordhain is a lawyer in Hall Payne’s Hobart office. He is a dedicated personal injury lawyer with a passion for advocating on behalf of individuals who have been injured.

Pierre was admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of Tasmania in 2018 and has vast experience representing clients across industrial law and personal injury matters. In particular, Pierre has specialised knowledge in worker’s compensation, motor accidents, and public liability claims. He has successfully represented clients in the Federal Circuit Court, Fair Work Commission, Worker’s Compensation Tribunal, Magistrates Court, and Supreme Court of Tasmania.

Pierre is passionate about plaintiff personal injury law and is an advocate for change, volunteering his time as a member of the Australian Insurance Law Association, the Australian Lawyers Alliance, and the Tasmanian Litigation Committee.

Known for his tenacity and dedication, Pierre has a proven track record of securing favourable outcomes for his clients, offering support through every step of the claims process.

Reviews for Hall Payne Hobart

21 Aug 2025  Google Liz W

Very professional, great outcome with Workers Compensation issue. Referred by my union.

Processes explained at all steps, questions welcomed.

Would use again if ever needed.

15 Aug 2025  Google Sandra B

Thank you Dominique and Pierre for your expert legal guidance. Your help was invaluable and nothing ever seemed to be too much trouble. I was pleased with the outcome. 

30 Jul 2025  Google Stacy H

5-star review

23 Jul 2025  Google Colin S

From our first contact with Hall Payne Lawyers Hobart, we were shown respect, consideration and understanding of our situation. We were continually kept informed and advised of our options to enable the best outcome.

03 Jul 2025  Google Dayna G

Excellent professional service, very considerate of sensitive topics. Highly recommend, and will be back for any future legal needs.

26 Jun 2025  Google Kaylene C

I must say that the service I received from Hall Payne Lawyers was exceptiional.

Everything was handled in an efficient and timely manner and all advice recieved was spot on all the way throughout a complicated, protracted and difficult case.

Thanks to the professional and unwavering support from Pierre Dordain and his assistant Dominique Van Bakel, a successful conclusion was the outcome.

Highly recommend to all. 5* all the way.

29 May 2025  Google Jacinta S

I can not recommend Hall Payne Lawyers high enough. My union referred me to Hall Payne Lawyers to gain legal advice on a workers compensation and I was contacted directly to Pierre Dordhain and his legal assistant Dominique van Bakel.

Their quick response time and professional advice and guidance assisted me to make the correct decisions to gain an outcome.

Many thanks

09 May 2025  Google Mariah C

I had a stress leave claim done, alot of people told me to go see a lawyer but in the back of my mind i thought whats the point i wont win.

Contacted Hall Payne lawyers they organised me a lawyer. Now I am so glad i went down that road Because i WON and it was all because of this team.

They were so helpful with instructions and what was best for me.

I will recommend them to anyone

Thanks so much guys ❤️

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Recent Blogs by Pierre

Worker's compensation lump sum payments for permanent impairment Tasmania

Worker's compensation lump sum payments for permanent impairment Tasmania

If you’re injured at work in Tasmania, you’re entitled to make a claim for a variety of worker’s compensation benefits. In addition to any entitlement to weekly payments (for lost wages) and medical expenses, you may also be entitled to lump sum compensation due to permanent impairment.

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