- ABOUT BIRTH INJURY LAWYERS
A law firm built on a simple belief: what happened to you matters.
- Why we exist
A glaring gap
in the law.
When a birth doesn’t go the way it should, the impact can be devastating. For decades, the legal industry has focused almost entirely on birth injuries sustained by infants. While that work is incredibly important, it leaves a glaring gap: the mothers who suffer severe physical and psychological trauma during childbirth are often overlooked.
Birth Injury Lawyers was founded to change that. We are a specialist law firm dedicated to representing mothers, infants, and families affected by medical negligence during childbirth.
We know that if you are reaching out to us, you are likely navigating one of the most difficult periods of your life. You don’t need complicated legal jargon. You need clear answers, genuine compassion, and a team that puts your wellbeing first.
- Our Founder
Led by experience.
Driven by empathy.
Our firm is led by Anthony Porthouse, an Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law with over 36 years of experience. Listed in Doyle’s Guide as a leading medical negligence lawyer in New South Wales, Anthony has spent his career fighting for people who have been let down by the healthcare system.
But behind the credentials is a commitment to human-first legal care. Anthony and our team believe that the legal process should never add to your trauma — it should be a pathway to finding clarity, support, and the best possible outcome for your future.
36
+
Years of personal injury practice
Doyle’s Guide
Listed leading medical negligence lawyer, NSW
- CAREER
Thirty-six years,
one focus.
A practice built slowly, deliberately, and with deep respect for the women whose stories are at its heart. Tap a year to read more.
1988
University of Sydney
Graduated Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts, University of Sydney.
1989
Admitted to the Supreme Court
Admitted as Solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales.
1989–Present
Litigating in every state
Built a practice spanning all areas of personal injury and compensation law, with particular expertise in medical negligence litigation at trial and appellate level across all Australian jurisdictions.
Pre-2025
Leading large litigation teams
Managed medical negligence litigation teams with combined budgets exceeding $3 million annually, overseeing high-volume and complex claims with a strong record of results for clients.
2022
Listed in Doyle’s Guide as a Leading Medical Negligence Lawyer in NSW.
Listed in Doyle’s Guide as a Leading Medical Negligence Lawyer in NSW — one of Australia’s most respected and independent legal directories.
2026
Founded Birth Injury Lawyers
Founded Birth Injury Lawyers — Australia’s only specialist legal practice dedicated exclusively to representing mothers, infants, and families affected by birth injury and birth trauma.
1988
University of Sydney
1989
Admitted to the Supreme Court
1989–Present
Litigating in every state
Pre-2025
Leading large litigation teams
2022
Doyle's Guide listing
2026
Founded Birth Injury Lawyers
- How we work
How we work differently.
01
We listen first.
Before we talk about the law, we want to hear your story. Your experience is valid, and you deserve to be heard.
02
Plain language, always.
The legal system is complex enough. We explain everything in simple, everyday language so you always know exactly where you stand.
03
Transparent pricing.
Most law firms give you an estimate at the start and a shock at the end. We work differently. Before we begin, we agree on a clear, fixed fee for each stage of your case. No surprises.
04
No win, no fee.
There should be no financial barrier to accessing justice.
- What our clients say
We measure our success by how clients feel
throughout the process.
If something went wrong during your birth, you deserve to know your rights.
A conversation costs nothing. There is no obligation and no pressure
— just honest, expert advice.
