Tanya Segelov
Principal
Tanya Segelov has been at the forefront of mesothelioma and asbestos disease litigation in Australia since the 1990’s.
A Career Dedicated to Justice
My entire professional life of over 30 years has been dedicated to one singular mission: securing justice for people and families devastated by asbestos and other dust diseases.
Since 1993 I have passionately advocated for those affected by mesothelioma, asbestosis, silicosis, and occupational diseases. In 2016, I founded Segelov Taylor to create a law firm focused on this vital work, ensuring every client receives the specialist expertise and compassionate representation they deserve. I am recognised by my peers having been consistently listed as a Pre-eminent Dust Diseases Lawyer by Doyle’s Guide.
A Record of Outstanding Results
I don’t just handle cases; I fight for outcomes that change lives and set precedents. I am proud to have acted for hundreds of clients and have run numerous significant cases, including:
- Representing Australian hero Bernie Banton in his courageous and historic claims against James Hardie.
- Securing Australia’s first-ever verdict for a victim of “home renovation” asbestos exposure.
- Achieving the only successful verdict in the world against an airline for a flight attendant exposed to toxic cabin fumes.
- Holding CSR responsible for an employee of a subsidiary company in a first-of-its-kind claim.
- Winning the largest awards of general damages ever made by judges in both Victoria and Western Australia at the time.
A National Voice for Victims and Reform
My commitment extends beyond the courtroom. I believe in fighting to change the system to protect future generations and ensure corporate wrongdoers are held accountable.
I was part of the legal team representing unions and asbestos support groups at the Jackson Inquiry, which successfully fought James Hardie’s plan to avoid its future asbestos liabilities. This pivotal fight was retold in the book Killer Company and the ABC mini-series Devil’s Dust, in which I was briefly portrayed.
My national advocacy work includes:
- A 2010 appointment to the Expert Advisory Panel of the Asbestos Management Review.
- A 2013 appointment by the Federal Government to the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Council.
My Personal Commitment to You
People often ask me why I do this work. The answer is simple: my clients. Every person I have had the honour of representing has taught me something about humility, courage, and dignity. I have learned there is no such thing as an ordinary life.
The greatest satisfaction in my career comes from giving clients the peace of mind that their families will be cared for. I remain as passionate about fighting for you today as I was 30 years ago.
What Tanya’s clients say about her
I rang Segelov Taylor and advised how ill my husband was. Tanya visited him next day at home and clearly explained all rights we were entitled too. Unfortunately nearly all of Tanya’s business relations were involved in a hospital situation with my husband. Sympathy, compassion and professional integrity were displayed by Tanya and her staff at all times.
My husband passed away only six weeks after diagnosis. Through this terrible time Tanya never shirked her duty of care to me and obtained an excellent outcomes.
I can wholeheartedly recommend Tanya Segelov and her team to anyone with a dust related illness as I truly do not know how I would have coped without her knowledge, compassion and assistance.
