Anita Arian

Anita has represented clients diagnosed with occupational dust diseases, including:

• Mesothelioma
• Asbestosis
• Asbestos-related pleural disease
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• Silicosis
• Silica-related conditions (scleroderma, Raynaud’s phenomenon, fibromyalgia, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis and lung cancer)
• Lung cancer
• Sinonasal cancers
• Haematological neoplasms, including myelodysplastic syndrome
• Other diseases such as cryptococcosis, long COVID and sarcoidosis

“Supporting clients through occupational disease claims isn’t just about legal expertise, it’s about understanding the human impact behind every case. I’ve seen firsthand how an incurable disease can disrupt lives, not only impacting a person’s health, but also their dignity and livelihood. My role is to simplify the legal process, advocate fiercely, and make sure every client feels heard, respected, and empowered to move forward," says Anita.

With over a decade of experience in personal injury law, including extensive work in Workers' Compensation and Common Law claims, Anita has built a reputation as a compassionate, strategic, and highly skilled advocate for injured workers.

After completing her law degree at Deakin University and her Practical Legal Training at the College of Law, Anita was admitted as a lawyer in 2018. Since then, she has managed a wide range of occupational disease claims, including asbestos and silica-related conditions.

Anita’s dedication to justice extends beyond her professional role. She has volunteered with the Asylum Seekers Resource Centre and the Mental Health Legal Centre, providing legal support to individuals facing systemic disadvantage. These experiences have deepened her empathy and sharpened her advocacy skills, which are qualities that clients consistently value.

Memberships:

• Law Institute of Victoria
• Scleroderma Victoria 

Articles & Publications:

• Asbestos Secret Cost a Brother and Sister their Lives – The West Australian, 2025
• Young Tradie Warns of Silica related illness after needing lung transplant – ABC News, 2023
• Why hardworking tradies are falling ill with incurable lug diseases in their 20s and left needing transplants as they share their gut-breaking stories and issue a warning every Australia should read – Daily Mail, 2022
• Dust diseases: Limitation Periods, Precedent Issue 188 – May/June 2025