Herald Sun, 24 July 2025
Sam Norton, a Partner at Stary Norton Halphen, represented Phoenix Darren John Tims, a young man accused of igniting a factory fire that resulted in the deaths of two men. During a recent court hearing, Sam Norton applied to adjourn proceedings, citing the need for further examination of a report from a fire safety expert that could impact Mr. Tims’ culpability in the case.