Testimonials

I would just like to say a massive thank you to everyone. I appreciate all of your time, effort and persistence with every detail that has been put in so far and what is yet to come. I am so truly grateful to have come across such a talented, bonded team. Thank you all again so, so much! What you have already achieved means more than any words could describe. Thank you all again so-so much. BD

Hi Jake, I write this to congratulate you on the excellence, and professionalism, of your staff - in particular, Evelyn and Richard. From the outset Evelyn was indefatigable! She worked early, late and long hours and always with good grace, tireless attention to detail and concern for my welfare. Richard, your 'boy wonder', relentlessly persisted in challenging the mean spirited, callous, uncaring Little Company - or, as I know them to be, the Little Company of Money, until an acceptable outcome was achieved! Jake you are fortunate indeed to have employees of this caliber and I know you will acknowledge their professionalism and compassionate understanding of those who come to you greatly distressed in an appropriate manner. Wishing all three of you every success in all your future personal, and professional, endeavors. Gratefully yours, MC - NSW Jan 2022

Dear Jake, thank you so much for believing in me and representing me in this case. Words cannot express my gratitude to you in putting an end to this unpleasant and difficult time in my life. My family have also asked me to express their sincere thanks and gratitude to you. I wish you every success in your business endeavors. God Bless you and your family. Yours sincerely MG.

'Hi Ani, very well typed statement, I felt great after reading this. I strongly believe the outcome will be great! Thank you for all you hard work putting the statement together, I love you all for supporting me in this case.' KF

Dear Richard, Thank you for your response to my former employer's letter. I am very impressed by your reply. I was a little worried before as I did not know how to answer a lot of their questions, with a lot of them did not make sense. You did a great job though. I feel more settled knowing I can leave my case to your capable hands.

Good Morning LS, Thank you for your time on Good Friday, I appreciate your precious time and all of the assistance from the Connect team. Thank you and Happy Easter to you and your team. I appreciate your compassion, time and support. Thanks Sharm, Paramatta, April 2023

I previously worked for an international organization, unfortunately I was discriminated against, harassed and was dismissed prior to my probation. I sought legal advice and eventually chose Connect Legal to handle my case. The team there are genuinely incredible and I would discredit any poor reviews you see here. I can't thank Jake, Richard, Sara & Tavishi enough for their professional service. It did take some time as a result of legal processes within the courts, however I received a fair settlement and payout; as a result of their hard work. Jake and his team are thorough and genuine. You will not go wrong here.

Hi Ani, I finally have closure and only can thank you and the Team for supporting me. Yes, we could have gone further but with my role at work, I'm needed and would be difficult to take time off and fight the case. It was a pleasure meeting you as you have a lot to offer, good luck in the course and I truly believe you will climb high in the field. Please tell the Team they were amazing and Jake, he did a fantastic job for me bless you all and thank you again. Stay safe. Regards KF

Dear Connect legal team, I would just like to say a huge thank you to all of you, especially Richard, Jake, Sara and Tavishi, for all the hard work you have put in to my cases. This has been a very unusual situation and you have all been fantastic. Apart from the cases themselves, I have personally learnt a lot from all of you and that is also very much appreciated. Thank you all once again for a job well done. Kind regards, JP

'Hi Ani, very well typed statement, I felt great after reading this. I strongly believe the outcome will be great! Thank you for all you hard work putting the statement together, I love you all for supporting me in this case.' KF

Hi Jake, Congratulations, it’s been an exhausting time involved in this project, we’ve finally reached the finish line, an end of an error!! I’m satisfied they’ve finally met my requirements and thank you to your team Jake this wasn’t possible without your unconditional support. We’ve succeeded with merits, I’m a determined kiwi whose always up for a challenge and never backs down, we’ve just won my first legal battle. When someone tells me it’s impossible I’m focused to prove them wrong. These bullies who’ve had a hand in my termination have all been replaced. It’s time to celebrate, I’m gonna frame it, I’m doing very well in Adelaide and I’m enrolled into university next semester this is just the beginning. Thank you Tavishi and especially to your colleague Richard, much appreciated for all your advice, the justice system will prevail we did it, thank you once again team have a great week ahead. Kindest regards, KA from NSW - February 2022

Thank you for everything you have done for me. It’s been a tough road emotionally and I’m finally starting to get to a place I can put it behind me. Thank you for believing in me and having my back. I was told for some long that I just needed to stick it up and work even harder which of course made me consistently feel like I wasn’t good enough. Hearing what you said at the mediation was the reassurance I needed to start to believe in myself again, that is wasn’t me not belong good enough or not working hard enough. I’ve made huge steps for myself over the past 12 months which I don’t think I would have done if you didn’t help me fight for what was right. Thank you so much and I really hope that you and your family are in the mend and feeling well again. AL from NSW - March 2022

Hi to the team at connect legal, I would like to thank the staff at connect legal who had an involvement with my case. Thank you for believing in me, that meant a lot & for fighting for my human rights in the workplace. I appreciate the hard work for nearly 2 years that you all put in. Kind Regards ET, October 2022, Canberra, ACT

Dear Jake, Richard and Sara, thank you for your efforts on my matter this year and getting a terrific outcome. We hope you have a great holiday period. Regards WB

Hi Jake, Apologies for my late reply. I hope you had a great day in Brisbane today though the weather wasn’t very accomodating. I really appreciate your passion in this matter. I see that they are absolute bullies and have been awful to me. However, I don’t know if I have the energy right now to fight this. Atm I’m just glad that I never have to see them again. I will definitely reach out to you if I do change my mind in the next few days. I love your work and how you help minorities like us. Thank you. RS, Brisbane, April 2023

Hi Evelyn, Jake and Richard, I just wanted to let you know the payment was received today in bank account, I am grateful for all your assistance and work that you all have done for me, and most importantly, you all spent the time to listen to me, and to act on my behalf, it is something that I would not be able to accomplish alone, and if there are other staff there that were part of the journey that I have not been able to thank also I would like to thank them too, I really appreciate all that you all have done in this time up to now, and it was so reassuring to know that there was someone that would listen to me when I sought help kind regards MG, Newcastle, November 2022

Hi Ani, I hope I find you well. Thank you so much for lodging the claim with AHRC- you have no idea how happy I am to finally just get AHS to answer for all the injustice they did to me. I am also raising my voice on behalf of other hardworking women and migrants like me who found themselves trapped and stuck in AHS's exploitative and discriminatory system simply because they came to Australia with overseas qualifications that made it very difficult for them to find jobs in their relevant professions. My passion is to one day in the future, have my own organization that helps them find work with employers who will treat them with dignity and respect their human rights. Remain blessed, Kind regards, AT, Sydney, July 2022

Dear All, I received the following email from AL, "Thank you to both of you for all your hard work, you have both been amazing with sensitivity of the matter for me." Credit goes to LS - AL expressed how sensitive and compassionate you were during your interviews, so well done.

Jake, Richard and the Connect Legal team were great to work with. They made the process as simple as possible. I found them to be understanding, realistic and professional. They were passionate about getting a fair and reasonable outcome and they genuinely cared. I highly recommend Connect Legal. AM

Dear Richard, just wanted to say thank you, for looking after my matter and for your support during a very difficult phase. I hope 2019 is a great year for you too. Best Wishes AM

Dear Connect Legal Team, I just spoke to CB regarding his discrimination claim, who asked me to pass on special thanks to you for his statement. He is extremely happy with the work.

Hey guys! I just wanting to drop in and just say a quick thank you for all the help and guidance throughout this entire process with you guys. It was definitely one of the most difficult, draining and confusing things I've been through, and without the help from you all, I don't think I would have gotten through it as easily. So just a huge thank you for making this process less daunting, less confusing and as bearable as possible for me. Throughout everything everyone was so kind and understanding and I really appreciated it. If there is anything I can do in regards to feedback online, or reviews or anything of that nature let me know and I would be more than happy to. All the best in the future guys, and again, I am so-so thankful for you all! Love so much, AC. Gosford - June 2022

Hi LM, thank you for speaking with me today. I'm very grateful for the help and comfort I receive regarding my employment matter from you all. If there's anything else,  I can do please let me know. Will speak again soon. Kindest regards, AB

Dear Ani, thank you for your assistance with this issue (again). I also wanted you to know how much work and effort Evelyn has contributed and her continued support. She has been incredible and I thought you should be made aware of her commitment. I look forward to meeting you both in the coming weeks. Sincerely, JW from NSW - January 2022

My experience with Ani at Connect Legal is she is knowledgeable, professional and understanding to the sensitive nature of my case. I have always found Ani to be wonderful to talk to and she genuinely cares about her clients and goes out of her way to help with only what's in the best interest of her client. Connect Legal are very open and honest in the advice they give and supportive, I have never felt pressured into any discussion i was not happy with and felt a lot of support from Ani. I don't hesitate in recommending Jake and Ani from Connect Legal. MM - NSW- March 22 from Google Reviews

Hi guys, as this has settled I just wanted to say a big thank you for all your hard work and help over this time. I so appreciate all the kind words and of course all of your amazing knowledge. Thanks so much again guys! AB

Dear All, Thank you so much for your support and guidance along the year. It is you, who lit the light in my world, I truly believe your knowledge, expertise and persistence will lead me to reach the bright. I sincerely wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! May the seasoning greeting bring you a prosperous new year. I look forward to hearing from you in the coming year. Kind regards, NW, Strathfield, NSW, December 2002

Hi Tavishi, Jake, Ani and Richard, thank you so much for you amazing support through this difficult time. I appreciate all your time dedicated to my case and am very happy with the outcome. I have received the funds to my account and relieved it is all over now. Thank you once again and will be writing a great review on google to your wonderful team at Connect Legal. Many thanks, LK - Jan 22 - NSW

Dear Jake & Richard, thank you for giving me the opportunity to work with you and learn so much. I really appreciate the time I had there. All the best. NG

Dear All, Thank you so much for your support and guidance along the year. It is you, who lit the light in my world, I truly believe your knowledge, expertise and persistence will lead me to reach the bright. I sincerely wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year ! May the seasoning greeting bring you a prosperous new year. I look forward to hearing from you in the coming year. Kind regards, NH, Hurstville, NSW, December 2022

I highly recommend Jake and his team at Connect Legal. Jake was extremely knowledgeable and guided me through every step of the way with my matter. He was very transparent with his fees and provided me with all the information I needed so I could make an informed decision. It's great to see that Jake and his team are also very passionate and actually care about their clients, I will definitely recommend him to family and friends! Once again, thank you so much Jake and the team at Connect Legal!

Jake and his team have been exceptional. It’s a small firm but they actually care about their clients. Every interaction with them has been professional yet empathetic towards my situation. Jake was very upfront and honest about the process, fees and possibly outcome so I could make an informed decision. I highly recommend Connect Legal.

To the Connect Legal team, we just want to thank you for your dedication & mammoth efforts to bring closure to this case. It was long and winding road but we got there in the end. Big shout out to Ani for her professionalism on the day with Fair Work commission. As mentioned before it was never about the compensation rewards but about principles and workers’ fair treatment. From the bottom of our hearts thank-you again and best wishes. Kind regards, SG

"Jake's team is the best. They deliver a great quality service. They were very professional, helpful, friendly and clear with their advice. They have integrity and are honest in every detail. They were able to protect my rights and I am so pleased with the results. I will always remember how they helped me and when someone is in need of their assistance, I will surely recommend them. Thank you very much, team." Kind regards, Mary B

Wow there is a lot of work that goes into this you guys did amazing thank you. I’m hoping to see my discrimination matter through to the end.

Had a great experience working with their team to receive an amazing outcome for my somewhat complicated case. Their team were so supportive and professional to get the best result I could have expected. Absolutely wonderful team and I’m so grateful for their help in with completing my case! Thank you so much to the amazing team at Connect Legal! LF - NSW March 2022 from Google Reviews

To Jake and Family, Thanks you very much for your exceptional legal work in relation to my legal work, case. Excellent work Jake, From JA

Hi Richard, Really, thanks for your support and professionalism. As I told you I moved to Australia with dreams and focused to fulfill them, because I am ethical and formed with values of respect and love to everything what I do. Being an immigrant is not easy, and most of us face racism and discrimination; but just few people complaints about it because we are scared or trying to manage the situation. I believe in Australia, in this multicultural land built by immigrants, plenty of different races and people, and being loyal to my principles and in order to help this country will be a real freedom of tolerance and opportunities for the upcoming “mixed” generations, I decided to continue with both claims and not accepting the offer. I am very confident with my evidence and I believe in the Australian inclusive and fair legislation. Thanks for your help. AD, December 2022, Liverpool.

Dear All, I received a text message from MR telling me how his case is going in Court. He mentioned that Evelyn Rivera has been working with him and that 'she is lovely'. He is very happy with the work Tavishi, Evelyn and Richard are doing for him in the litigation team.

So who would have got a copy of the claim? I bet the sparks are flying now. Thank you so much Ani and for being so patient with me... you are amazing.

Hi Jake, I write this to congratulate you on the excellence, and professionalism, of your staff - in particular, Evelyn and Richard. From the outset Evelyn was indefatigable! She worked early, late and long hours and always with good grace, tireless attention to detail and concern for my welfare. Richard, your 'boy wonder', relentlessly persisted in challenging the mean spirited, callous, uncaring Little Company of Mary - or, as I know them to be, the Little Company of Money, until an acceptable outcome was achieved!! Jake you are fortunate indeed to have employees of this caliber and I know you will acknowledge their professionalism and compassionate understanding of those who come to you greatly distressed in an appropriate manner. Wishing all three of you every success in all your future personal, and professional, endeavors. Gratefully yours, MC from NSW - January 2022

Hi Ani, thank you for sending the confirmation. No questions for now, I’m sure you’ll update me when they have accepted it. I do want to thank the whole team for your help, effort and more so moral support so far. Speak soon. JN, Cronulla, NSW, Jan 2023

Thanks Evelyn, you are a sweet person. Honestly without you I couldn't made such a strong statement.

Dear Jake, Richard & Sara, you turned one of the darkest moments in my life, into the brightest memory. Here's to victory and may there be many yet. With compliments and best wishes. JB

Hello Ani and Jake, Thanks for your email and kind consideration. The application lodgment looks fantastic and looking forward for a positive outcome. Let me know if you need anything. Kind Regards SL

Dear Richard, Jake and Connect Legal Team, Thank you so much for your extraordinary support through the year. I sincerely wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Yours Sincerely, NH

Jake, Richard and the Connect team have been so caring and understanding of my recent situation. Highly recommend Connect Legal!

Good Morning Jake I just wanted to thank you and all the team at Connect Legal for the good job for a successful outcome of my recent case, yourself and Ani & Tavishi have all been so professional at what can be sometimes an emotional experience It’s the first time I have gone thru something like that and hopefully won’t have to again, I would highly recommend you and the team to anyone that does go through something like this. Best regards TH

Thanks Ani and the entire team at Connect legal for all your help. Thanks again, I truly do appreciate all the hard work that’s been put into the case. Kindest Regards, LG

Thanks Jake for sending through the Statement of Service as agreed at the mediation of the above matter. We are indeed very grateful to you and the Connect Legal team for your wonderful support and encouragement during the difficult periods. Thank you and best wishes for the Christmas and the new year 2022. God bless. Regards OA

Please know how much this statement means to me. It is a strong statement of exactly how I feel; in a few places I had goosebumps and tears in my eyes, as it is touching how faithfully you have represented my voice. An extra special thanks to Asti, who has worked with me patiently and tirelessly to compile this. Without all of your expertise, there is no way I would feel confident enough to speak up. A heartfelt thank you from me and my family. If you wish to use any of my words for testimonials, please go right ahead. JG from NSW - January 2022

To Jake, thanks a million for all your help and assistance when I met you in your office in August 2019. Regards and God Bless, WW

Hi Jake, It is nice to have you on my side today. I can feel the trust and bond between us. Thanks for being my solicitor. Please see attached WPI assessment from my lawyer's psychiatrist. I also sent the email in relation to my work injury claim to my personal injury solicitor. I will update you after I follow up with them. Thanks so much for being such a good lawyer and mentor. Yours Sincerely, NH, Hurstville, April 2023

Thanks sooo much for your help over these months. You have been such a godsend XX. AB

Hi Richard Thank you but couldn't have done it without you Richard, Best wishes Kind Regards LL, Logan, Brisbane, October 2022

Hi Jake, Richard and Evelyn, Payment received. Thank you so much for your tireless work to ensure the best possible outcome on my behalf. 😊 Regards SJ, Haymarket October 2022

Jake's team is the best. They deliver a great quality service. They were very professional, helpful, friendly and clear with their advice. They have integrity and are honest in every detail. They were able to protect my rights and is so pleased with the results. I will always remember how they helped me and when someone is in need of their assistance, I will surely recommend them. Thank you very much team. MH - QLD March 2022 from Google Reviews

Hi All, thank you for all the help in the past year especially Richard, Jake, Tavishi and the rest of the team you have there. Hope all of you have a safe and Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year 2022. God Bless you all. Kind Regards, XD

Dear Jake & Ani and Team, "I really want to thank you so much for a job well done on this one. You navigated it so well to bring out the issues of discrimination which are hidden there. Thank you, blessings to you and the whole team. I am very happy with how you have articulated it. If you feel that my edits are not aligning to your scope of things, please feel free to make it look the way you want it to be presented in the AHCR.I provided you with some more info on other items, and corrected a few things, then made sure that I got the dates etc. at least right. I am very inspired and happy with your work. I wish every lawyer could be like the team at Connect Legal- so dedicated. Thank you. Let me know if you have any other questions. or need any further explanation. Blessings Kind regards AT, Burwood, Sydney, October 2022

Hi Nairi, thank you so much for all your hard work, time and effort in compiling the submission. I really appreciate you. After speaking with you, I feel a massive relief, confident and comfortable to try move forward from this unfortunate experience, trusting in the universe things will happen as they're supposed to, and take a perfectly timed visit home to see my family. Wishing you a wonderful day at Uni tomorrow. Let's hope the weather is as nice as it was today. Kindest regards, LE, Botany, October 2022

Never come across a professional team of lawyers who really care about you, I salute you for practicing law in an honest way. DH

Dear Jake and the Connect Legal Team, Thanks so much for helping me to defend my discrimination and workplace rights. I found your legal help invaluable, I get very comfortable with everyone, they were super friendly, so east to talk tall and you did a great job considering my whole workplace denied it all. My boss is no longer there and it seems standing up for my rights was worth it. CG – NSW- March 22

I just wanted to, again, say thank you for helping me. It has taken some time but I have decided to get into the legal field in Employment Law as a paralegal to help others. Ani, absolutely helped me realize I need to help others because of her demeanor and assistance (since I dealt with her the most) But everyone else at Connect Legal has helped me as well. So thank you to everyone for helping me get into Employment Law. I hope if I ever require some sort of assistance, I can rely on anyone in the firm. MR, Brisbane, October 2022

Hi Nairi, thank you so much for all your hard work, time and effort in compiling the submission. I really appreciate you. After speaking with you, I feel a massive relief, confident and comfortable to try move forward from this unfortunate experience, trusting in the universe things will happen as they're supposed to, and take a perfectly timed visit home to see my family. Wishing you a wonderful day at Uni tomorrow. Let's hope the weather is as nice as it was today. Kindest regards, LC

Hi Jake thanks so much for your time this morning. We are very grateful for your assistance and advice. Wishing you and your family a happy and peaceful Easter. Thanks Stephanie , Gladesville April 2023,

EXCELLENT work. Awesome work. Awesome intelligent woman, Thanks Ani

Hi Evelyn The payment have been received. Again, thank Connect Legal for the assistance in this matter Regards SL, Eastwood, February 2023

Hi Jake, thank You, Richard & the Team for your exceptional work. I will of course accept the financial settlement, but please wait until their deadline to let them know. I’m very grateful for achieving such a favorable outcome in the matter. Kind regards AK, Newcastle, November 2022

Hi Ani, Hi Ani, Dear Ani M, thank you so much for sending this through. And please pass on my gratitude to Jake. DR, Bondi, October 2022

Thank you so much I am so much glad that my case is in right hands. Kind regards FH, Ipswich, QLD October 2022

Hi Jake, Thank you for your guidance and assistance with this. I have checked my account and can confirm that I have also received payment. Kind regards, DT, April 2023, Bankstown