In this gripping exposé, lawyer Thomas Flitner shares a harrowing, firsthand account of what he alleges to be a calculated and punitive campaign by the Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner (VLSB+C) — one that he claims destroyed his business, reputation, and financial security, simply because he tried to hold the system accountable.<br />After fighting the regulator in multiple forums for over a decade — including a successful case against the Victorian Government Solicitor — Thomas says he became a target. In this video, he reveals how the VLSB+C allegedly:<br />Refused to allow the lawful sale of his firm to lawyer Stephen Walters, despite a valid contract and Stephen’s willingness to immediately meet licensing requirements;<br />Moved in unannounced, changed the locks, seized files, and locked Thomas out of his own firm while he was sick at home and unaware of the impending raid;<br />Threatened his staff, warning them that their legal careers would be in jeopardy if they spoke to him;<br />Took possession of over 300 client files and archive boxes, including key documents Thomas needed to defend himself in an ongoing VCAT proceeding documents he still has no access to;<br />Smeared his name to clients, resulting in property damage and even the theft of his practising certificate, which was later returned in an evidence bag from a police station;<br />Ran up exorbitant fees, including an initial $61,000 bill from external manager Nick Curran, while allegedly doing little to maintain the firm or assist its clients;<br />Suppressed his right to respond publicly, issuing threats and extracting a coerced Supreme Court undertaking that he would not take further legal action or publicly complain under threat of $30,000 in court costs;<br />Reactivated baseless charges against his lawyer, Steven Walters, who continues to represent him, in what Thomas describes as an effort to isolate him from legal support;<br />Used the Public Purpose Fund, a statutory fund meant to improve access to justice, to bankroll years of punitive legal action against him, which Thomas estimates has cost the regulator nearly $2 million.<br />Throughout the conversation, Thomas paints a disturbing picture of a regulatory body operating without meaningful oversight, enabled by vast financial resources and a culture of impunity. He alleges the use of coercion, selective prosecution, and procedural manipulation to silence dissent and punish those who challenge authority.<br />Now nearing another application for his practising certificate in October 2025, Thomas remains entangled in costly and emotionally draining litigation at VCAT still fighting to reclaim his career, his dignity, and his right to speak the truth.<br />📌 If you believe in justice, the rule of law, and the importance of institutional accountability, share this video.<br />💬 Comment below if you or someone you know has been subject to abuse of power by legal or police institutions. Your voice matters.<br />📢 Subscribe for more investigations into legal corruption cases
