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Position: Head of the Armstrong Legal division Butlers Will Dispute Lawyers.
I am a NSW Law Society Accredited Specialist in Wills & Estates Law. I am also a member of the Law Societies of NSW, Victoria and Queensland. However it all started back in 1968 when I was admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of NSW. Initially I practiced in partnership and for about 10 years acting for clients in family law, commercial and property law. Then leaving the profession for a few years working as a professional tennis and squash coach in a sporting complex. Following the sporting break I returned to law as a legal factual investigator and thereafter for about the last 20 years Specialising in Wills and Estates Law and in particular acting for clients in all forms of Will Disputes and Will Challenges.
When I’m not at work I’m either at the gym, playing golf or tennis, in the surf or practising the piano. My wife Helen and I love walking, swimming and spending time with our grandchildren.
In addition to my own case workload, as Head of the Armstrong Legal division I supervise the team to ensure all of our systems and processes are adhered to for the timely and proficient representation of cases for our clients.
Position: Specialist Will Dispute Lawyer.
I commenced my legal training with Eric in 1992 in our Newcastle office, firstly as a secretary and later a paralegal. Before studying law I applied myself to accounting and eventually became the accounts administrator for the office.
Then I caught the travel bug. After five years traveling overseas and working for a number of legal firms in the UK as a paralegal, I eventually returned to Australia. On my return I attended Newcastle University Law Faculty and after successfully completing my Bachelor Degrees in History and Law I was admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of NSW in 2006.
I’ve worked for fifteen years in litigation support and now as a qualified lawyer draw upon my strong background in administration and legal research to ensure the highest quality attention to detail and efficient client representation. Away from the office, I enjoy swimming, yoga and spending time with my daughters and partner.
Position: Specialist Will Dispute Lawyer.
I completed my combined Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Law Degree through Southern Cross University in 2010. The major areas of study in my Bachelor of Arts course were history and politics. I have previously been awarded academic scholarships at both Southern Cross University and Sydney University. In 2006 I took a break from my studies and travelled extensively throughout Europe. I returned to study with a clearer focus on the direction that I wanted to pursue with my career.
I am ambitious and enthusiastic with a strong desire to forge a successful career in the legal profession.
My role as a Specialist Lawyer is to help my own clients in the progress of their challenge or defence of a will and also to provide support to Eric and our other in-house lawyers from time to time when they may be out out of the office in court or at mediation. Outside of work, I enjoy music and the arts, as well as enjoying time with family and friends.
Position: Specialist Will Dispute Lawyer.
I had completed my Bachelor of Arts majoring in Sociology and Bachelor of Science majoring in Science and Technology at the University of New South Wales. During that time, I also discovered my fascination with the practice of law and I completed my Bachelor of Laws at the University of Technology in 2002.
I started working in personal injury law in the city and remained there for a year. I then moved to the South Eastern Suburbs of Sydney where I worked for nine years. I worked in Commercial Litigation, Family Law and Wills and Estates Law and have had the great pleasure of working with and briefing brilliant Counsel in some complex cases. I now specialize exclusively in Will disputes.
Outside the workplace, my husband and I do some work for charity. We have also traveled through Europe and recently to South Africa on our first safari (but definitely not our last). I am a strong advocate of ‘spectator sports’ and enjoy spending time with family and friends, reading a good book or watching movies and going to the theatre.
Position: Specialist Will Dispute Lawyer.
After setting my sights on a career in law I began working for a Barristers Chambers in 2002, firstly as a Junior Clerk then as a Clerk from 2006. While working I studied Law through the Legal Profession Admission Board and was admitted to the Supreme Court of New South Wales in 2011. The challenge of balancing work and study proved to be invaluable training and I continue to apply the tools I have acquired to this day.
I began my career as a solicitor in 2011 in a boutique firm, working in Wills, Family Law, Property Law and Commercial Litigation. However I have always had a strong interest in Wills and Estates and now specialise exclusively in that area.
Outside of work I enjoy travelling and bushwalking, having trekked in Nepal and completed several legs of the Great North Walk between Sydney and Newcastle. I also enjoy reading, going to the cinema and spending time with my pet Siberian Husky.
Position: Specialist Will Dispute Lawyer.
Through determination and hard work, I successfully graduated from Victoria University with a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in Sociology. During the course of my studies I worked as a Paralegal at Patrick Cash & Associates and Lewenberg & Lewenberg Solicitors. My experience has afforded me the opportunity to broaden my understanding in the areas of; criminal law, wills & estates, civil law, conveyancing and property and family law. In 2011, I completed my Practical Legal Training at Leo Cussen Centre for Law and was admitted as a Legal Practitioner in Victoria in February 2012.
I now specialise exclusively in Wills and Estates and Estate litigation nationwide. At Butlers I am dedicated to my client’s best interests and always strive to obtain the best results.
In my spare time I enjoy reading, charity work, going to the gym and spending time with family and friends.
Position: Specialist Will Dispute Lawyer.
Having developed a passion for law at an early age, I successfully completed combined Commerce and Law degrees at the University of NSW. In 2009 I was admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of NSW. I am a member of the Law Society of NSW and I am secretary of the NSW Young Lawyers Property Law Committee.
Whilst studying at university I began my legal career in a small general law firm in the Sydney CBD, where I had the pleasure of working for 5 years with some brilliant minds, firstly as a clerk then qualified solicitor. I have experience in Wills and Estates Law, Litigation and Property Law. I am now focused solely on Will Disputes.
In my time away from the office, I do voluntary work at the Sydney Children’s Hospital, I follow the English Premier League and enjoy spending time with friends and family. I also enjoy playing the piano, reading, walking in Centennial Park and traveling overseas.
Position: Experienced Wills & Estates Lawyer.
After obtaining a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Qld, I was admitted to practice as a solicitor in 1981. Since then I have developed extensive experience as a property and business lawyer, and more recently in the area of contested wills, given the clearly observable escalation of disputes in this area of the law.
For many years I was an equity partner of a medium sized Brisbane CBD firm, and as a result I am conscious of the critical need for delivery of cost effective advice, and timely reporting and service.
Prior to joining Eric’s team as their consultant representative in Queensland, I conducted a successful locum practice in rural and regional parts of the State. When out of the office I spend time playing golf and fishing. I am married to Jennifer with 3 children, all of whom (except Jennifer) have deserted Brisbane for more exotic locations.
Position: Specialist Will Dispute Paralegal.
I have worked in a number of broad based administration positions in the last 7 years which has involved working with financial planners, accountants and lawyers. I completed my Certificate II and III in Business Administration, Certificate III in Legal Administration and Certificate IV in Legal Services. I have also completed a Wills and Probate Course as well as a Conveyancing course through the NSW Law Society. I look forward to commencing my Associate Degree in Law in the near future.
My role as paralegal at Butlers is to provide administration support to Eric and other in-house lawyers who may need assistance. I enjoy coming to work and facing any new challenges it may bring.
When I’m not at work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and two Border Collies, Sasha and Coco. I like listening to music, photographing the world as I see it, attending music festivals and concerts and spending time with family and friends. I also enjoy fishing with my dad.
Position: Administration Assistant.
I completed my Higher School Certificate at Young High School in 2011. During my time there, I participated in many activities and charity events – for both the school and the community. I plan on completing my Certificate III and IV in Business Administration and further pushing myself forward into the industry.
My goal in life is to travel extensively, learn as much as I possibly can and to educate and help those who need it along the way. I wish to visit the third world countries and help to provide them with some of the simple benefits that we would normally take for granted.
Outside of work I enjoy photography, horse riding, attending festivals, trying new things and spending time with those who are the most important – family and friends.
We can help with contesting a will, will disputes and all will dispute cases.
