In business, we believe that first impressions DO matter. Clean floors, suitable seating, grime free counter tops/flat surfaces and general cleanliness in and around areas clients have access to are important to us. Client’s often comment when noticing our office has a fresh, clean feel enhanced by natural lighting where possible…
Read MoreThroughout the year, we try to give back to the community where we can. This might be in the form of monetary sponsorship for events, in kind donations of time right down to something very, very small like organizing to jump starting someone’s car in front of the office who’s battery has gone flat.
Read MoreUnfortunately this is not an uncommon position taken by parties regarding asset values when embroiled in Family Law property settlement conflicts after separation or divorce…
Read MoreFear, anger, upset, hopelessness and fatigue. These are all feelings possibly experienced by those who find themselves in the midst of legal conflict in family law, criminal law, traffic law, domestic violence or other legal matters…
I thought I was right to drive, but I wasn’t. That is not uncommon belief held by those who end up being charged with drink driving offences whom I’ve encountered over the years. That often includes those who are intercepted the next day in a morning after offence…
Read MoreMany of you have probably heard of the old Farmer’s adage that life is simpler when you just plough around the stump. In family law conflicts, all too often I see other parties letting themselves become embroiled in aspects of the dispute which are often counter-productive in reaching resolution. If people are not very careful during a family law dispute…
Read MoreI have a large bookcase in my office full of Australian Law Reports. These books contain thousands of case law precedents with decided cases applying legal principles. Prior to the internet and the digital age of doing business…
Read MoreWhile summer officially starts in December, it feels like it has arrived early this year. Some regional courthouses in Queensland (such as the Maryborough Magistrates Court) only have limited inside seating for parties to wait for their matter to be called. Sometimes the court is closed meaning non parties are prohibited from being inside the courtroom until their matter is heard…
Read MoreNobody knows how good you are, but they do know how quick you are. A great solicitor I previously worked with who retired with 50 years admission under his belt would say this to me a couple of times throughout the year when I was a much younger lawyer…
Read MoreThere are often some misconceptions around what amounts to a successful negotiation. This is one of those areas that can mean different things to different people. A lot of people think a gloves off approach is the only way, but I have found this is not always best…
Read MoreOne of the most difficult times in a person’s life can be when their marriage or relationship breaks down ending in separation or divorce, or when they are facing a Court for a Family Law, Criminal Law, Traffic Law or a Domestic Violence Law matter. The necessity for support during these periods can be at an all time high…
Read MoreI spend a large portion of each day “reading the room”. Reading the Judge, reading the opposing lawyer and/or party, reading the mediator, reading third parties and even reading my own clients to best prepare their case. It requires me to be finely tuned…
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