Ben Hopper
Ben Hopper
Ben has been dealing with complex legal issues since 1997.
As a former Detective Chief Inspector in the NSW Police and with 24 years’ experience in a variety of fields Ben brings significant experience and drive to the firm.
Ben’s focus is on Estate Litigation, Property, and Employment and Industrial Relations Law, as well as criminal defense.
Ben will be a fierce advocate on your side in your dispute. Ben provides strategic, client focused representation to achieve the best legal outcome.
In addition, Ben has the following qualifications and achievements.
Qualifications
Solicitor
Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Policing (Investigations)
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice
Graduate Diploma of Portfolio Management
Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership
Graduate Certificate Terrorism and Security Studies
Advanced Diploma of Business
Advanced Diploma of Government (Investigations)
Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Investigations)
Diploma of Project Management
Diploma of Policing
Awards
Community Partner of the Year – South West Sydney Legal Aid.
Executive Deans Award – Academic Excellence
Various commendations including from Justice Patten as an investigator in the judicial review of the assassination of John Newman by Phuong NGO.
Commendations for the investigation of murders and serious offences.
Local Police Officer of the Year Award
Other Experience
Special Member of the Australia Federal Police and the NSW Crime Commission.
Former Detective Chief Inspector, NSW Police. Working in areas such as organised crime, fraud investigation, Terrorism and serious crime.