Meet the Team

David Williams

Director

David implements effective settlement strategies of workers’ compensation, employers’ liability and general personal injury claims.  He frequently attends settlement negotiations at all levels and in all forums. He has managed thousands of such matters over the last 20 years.  David is known for his ability to implement effective settlement strategies that result in the fantastic outcomes for his clientele.

David has valuable knowledge and experience in workers’ compensation dispute resolution and a proven ability to negotiate the settlement of claims at any level obtaining the best possible outcome for all his clients.

David is well known for settling many several catastrophic claims. In the workers’ compensation arena, David has clearly demonstrated the ability to use the amendments to the Workers’ Compensation & Injury Management Act 1981 (WA) to the benefit of clients in the resolution and settlement of claims at an early stage. 

David has extensive knowledge and experience representing Plaintiff’s involved in motor vehicle accidents for over 20 years, David has also had experience in representing The Insurance Commission of WA as a Defence lawyer for motor vehicle accident claims.

Alison Hagan

Consultant

Alison has had over 30 years experience in personal injury law, with 3 years experience in the United States as in-house attorney specialising in product liability claims.

Alison has also had extensive experience in mining claims both in Western Australia and the Northern Territory, the construction industry and also chemical exposure claims. She has also had numerous claims in the hospitality, transport and government authorities.

Alison has extensive experience in successful TPD Claims. Alison also has great negotiation skills with a practical approach.

Alexis Barton

Senior Associate

Alexis graduated from Notre Dame University with a Bachelor of Laws in 2010 and was admitted as a solicitor in April 2012. Alexis also holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Western Australia (2006) and is a former Councillor for the City of Perth.

Alexis has over 11 years’ experience and her expertise in the following areas of practice:

• Third Party Motor Vehicle Claims;
• Catastrophic Motor Vehicle Claims;
• Workers’ Compensation Claims;
• Public Liability Claims;
• TPD Claims; and
• Income Protection Claims.

In addition to her experience as a Plaintiff lawyer, Alexis has over 5 years’ experience working as defendant lawyer, advising insurers and employers. Since joining DWL Legal team in November 2020, Alexis has been involved in negotiating settlements for clients, ranging from $10,000.00 to $10,000,000.00.

Natasha Barton

Solicitor

Natasha joined the DWL Legal team in 2024. She graduated from Murdoch University in 2019 with a Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB). Following her admission to practice as a lawyer in 2019, she worked in various roles in the public sector before moving into the private sector and predominantly representing clients in industrial and employment law matters.

In 2025, Natasha completed her Master of Laws (LLM) through the Australian College of Law, with a double major in Business Law & Transactions and Family Dispute Resolution Practice.

As a Solicitor at DWL Legal, Natasha represents clients in various courts and jurisdictions for matters including employment law, workers compensation, personal injury, motor vehicle accidents, and medical negligence claims.

Elizabeth Cullen

Solicitor

Libby joined the DWL Legal team in 2023 as a paralegal while completing her Bachelor of Laws at Notre Dame University. She graduated in 2024 and was admitted to practise as a solicitor in Western Australia in June 2025.

Libby manages a broad range of insurance and personal injury claims, including public liability, catastrophic injury, fatal accidents, sexual abuse, workers’ compensation, and medical negligence. She is particularly passionate about complex cases involving risk, liability, and the assessment of damages. Libby is dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for her clients.

Erin Pash

Senior Paralegal

Erin is a Registered Agent under the Workers’ compensation and Injury management Act. She provides assistance with the day to day conduct of all claims and assists in the preparation of settlement. Erin can provide procedural advice on all personal injury claims.