A Partner of Williams Graham Carman since 1987, Michael Huelin has more than 25 years experience in business, property and commercial law. In that time he has built up a significant client base and a proven reputation for providing expert advice in his areas of practice. Michael has been involved in the acquisition or sale of many of the major hotels and commercial properties in the region. He led the WGC legal team managing the 300 million dollar disposal of a national hotel business to Liquorland, and the subsequent acquisition of hotel properties throughout Australia, in preparation for the listing of the land owning property trust. Michael also specialises in Management Rights, and currently acts for more than fifty on-site managers. Specialist Skills Body Corporate and Community Management Law Management Rights Corporate Structures and Restructures Hotels Resorts and Tourism Accommodation Land Valuation Commercial Law Property and Development Law. Qualifications and Memberships Solicitor of Queensland Supreme Court, 1982 Solicitor of High Court of Australia, 1982 Ports North, former Director Swim FNQ Ltd, Director Advance Cairns, Member, former Director Australian Institute of Company Directors, Graduate Taxation Institute, Member Queensland Law Society, Member.

Natasha was educated in Queensland and completed her Bachelor of Laws at James Cook University in Cairns. In 2016, she was admitted to the Supreme Court of Queensland and began working for a local Cairns firm in residential conveyancing with a touch of commercial law and wills and estate planning. In 2017 Natasha commenced working for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service as a Criminal Defence Lawyer. During her position she travelled to remote communities in the Cape York Penninsula to deliver competent legal services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community. This experience has provided Natasha with an appreciation and better understanding of the diverse challenges and circumstances that impact upon different communities. In January 2021 Natasha joined the Criminal Law Division at O'Reilly Stevens Lawyers and continues to use her knowledge and experience to assist clients obtain a successful outcome.

Criminal Law Division - Director Educated in Townsville, Jacqui was one of the first law graduates from James Cook University in 1992. Jacqui was employed by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions in Townsville and subsequently Cairns in paralegal and office management roles for 10 years, before being admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland in March 2003. Throughout her employment with the Director of Public Prosecutions Office, she gained valuable knowledge and experience of criminal law in the District and Supreme Courts of Queensland. Jacqui joined the Criminal Law Division following her admission to practice in 2003 and now focusses her practice on representing clients charged with serious criminal offences. Jacqui is also the managing director at O'Reilly Stevens Lawyers.

Civil litigation expert and Cairns lawyer Elaine Jesurasingham offers a variety of legal services. Her practice areas include commercial litigation, building and construction law, property and development litigation, employment and industrial relations (cases of discrimination, etc.) and defamation. Elaine will work with you through every stage of your specific case, offering practical advice without the legal jargon. From preparing the necessary documents, to providing counsel, Elaine is committed to securing the best outcome for your case. To find out how Elaine Jesurasingham can best help you with your specific case, be sure to call today.

LWA Solicitors prides itself on building long-standing relationships with new and existing clients and also providing service that goes above and beyond expectations. We offer genuine old-fashioned service, whilst utilising the latest technologies and practice management software. Call us today to discuss.

Eddy Lago is a Queensland Law Society Accredited Specialist in Family Law. He has a reputation for providing forthright representation, ensuring his clients make rational decisions that are focused on solutions, rather than emotions. Eddy has been practising almost exclusively in family law since 1987, becoming an accredited specialist in the area in 1996. He has wide-ranging experience in complex children and property cases. He has achieved successful resolution of complicated separations including representation at trials and appeals. Whilst his principal practice area is family law, he also acts for a select commercial property client base. This combined experience enables Eddy to provide a unique viewpoint for his family law clients who operate in the business and corporate sector. Eddy has many years experience in Wills and Estate Planning and as acting as an executor in estates. Estate advice is recommended upon the breakdown of a relationship. Specialist Services Divorce Property Settlements Children's Matters Separation and Separation Agreements Wills and Estate Planning Pre-nuptial, Cohabitation and Binding Financial Agreements Child and Spousal Maintenance including Child Support Arbitration and Mediation Qualifications and Memberships Queensland Law Society Accredited Specialist in Family Law, 1996 Bachelor of Laws, Queensland University of Technology, 1986 Law Council of Australia (Family Law Section), Member Far North Queensland Family Law Practitioners Association, Member Far North Queensland Law Association, Member Queensland Law Society, Member.

Roy is the Partner leading the WGC commercial and property law team. Roy's practice spans 30 years and focuses on commercial law, corporate structures and restructures, leasing, banking and securities, property development, estate planning, estate administration and franchising. Roy's long-term engagement by commercial clients reflects on his experience and reputation as an expert in this area. He works closely with our lawyers in other practice areas and his input is regularly sought at the earliest stage of negotiations. Roy is involved in the negotiation, preparation and administration of contracts for major commercial clients including joint ventures for developers and builders, partnership agreements and leases. He regularly advises landlords and tenants in negotiation and preparation of long-term leases. Roy is also involved in franchising matters such as the negotiation for clients involved with national organisations and dispute resolution in franchise agreements. Prior to joining WGC, Roy gained 12 years litigation and dispute resolution experience in the Court system in Queensland when he qualified as a Court Registrar and Stipendiary Magistrate for the Department of Justice. Specialist Skills Corporate Structures and Restructures Leasing Banking and Securities Sales and Purchases of Franchised Businesses Commercial Conveyancing Property Developments Business Acquisitions and Sales Trusts Joint Ventures Personal Property Securities Real Estate Securities Qualifications and Memberships Solicitor of Queensland Supreme Court , 1981 Queensland Law Society, Member Cairns Regional Gallery, Chairman Cairns Regional Gallery Foundation, Board of Directors North Queensland Law Association, Member Centre of Contemporary Arts - Cairns (CoCA), Legal Advisor.

Lehmann Featherstone Lawyers offer a range of legal assistance and services to individuals in Cairns and the surrounding areas. Our team of Cairns lawyers and solicitors can help to address a range of legal matters. We offer personalised service, taking into account each and every individual case to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients. At Lehmann Featherstone Lawyers, we take our time to go though your case to ensure nothing is overlooked. Contact our team of Cairns lawyers and solicitors for professional legal advice today.

MK Family Law is a boutique family law practice offering help, advice and representation in all family law matters. We offer a no-nonsense, caring and focused approach which is down-to-earth, and offered at a realistic price. At MK Family Law, we practice and can assist with all aspects of Family and De-Facto Law, including: Divorce Property Settlements Children's Living Arrangements De Facto Relationships Same Sex Relationships Representation in Court Mediations and Settlement Conferences Child Support and Spousal Maintenance Location and Recovery of children Relocation of children Divorce including preparing and serving divorce papers Legal separation issues Annulment of marriages Spousal maintenance Property settlements Domestic and family violence orders (DVOs) Family Mediation Legal representation at Family Court Child support Parenting plans Parental rights and grandparent's rights Guardianship of children Adoption Starting my career as a criminal/family law legal clerk in 1997, I was admitted as a solicitor in the United Kingdom in 2005. In late 2007, we migrated to Australia in 2007. I was admitted as a solicitor in Australia in 2010. I have worked predominantly in family law and believe people have the right to be represented with honesty, respect and integrity. My strong desire to be fair plus empathetic to my client's needs continue to drive my work ethic and now my new practice MK Family Law. As principal and founder of MK Family Law, I believe people should receive quality advice, representation and support from the professional they engage to represent them in family law matters. Being honest, transparent, fair and supportive are the foundations upon which this firm operates. I am passionate about family law and the difference I can make for my clients. The following comment from a recent client sums up what I deliver perfectly, �From our initial meeting, I felt confident and relaxed with Mairi, she fully explained the process, put my mind to rest and clearly outlined the costs associated with the settlement. True to her word there were no hidden costs or surprises in terms of the settlement outcome.� We provide a mobile family law service offering you appointments at a time and place of your convenience. Contact Mairi Kerfoot to arrange a free* initial consultation. *conditions apply

If you require legal representation in the Cairns region, be sure to call Tim McGrath. Tim is a Cairns lawyer who will personalise his services to address your specific needs. Tim provides professional assistance for conveyancing and other cases relating to property law. If you are acquiring a new property, or selling your existing one, Tim will ensure the process is as smooth and hassle-free as possible. To arrange an appointment with Tim McGrath today, call today. Tim will spare no effort to gain the best possible outcome for your case.

Doug McKinstry is a Partner of Williams Graham Carman and leads the litigation team. He is one of the most experienced commercial and civil litigators in North Queensland. Doug has been practicing in the litigation and dispute resolution area for over 20 years, his experience extends from negotiation and mediation, through to trial representation. He became a Queensland Law Society Accredited Mediator in 2005. Doug and his team engage in strategic planning for the early resolution of commercial and other disputes and keeps up-to-date with changes in the law by regularly engaging in continuing legal education programs, conferences and Masterclasses. Specialist Skills Commercial Litigation Building and Construction Litigation Civil Litigation Dispute Resolution Estate Litigation Personal Injuries Insurance Litigation Coronial Inquests Workplace Health and Safety Prosecutions Environmental Protection Prosecutions Defamation Employment and Workplace Law Qualifications and Memberships Queensland Law Society Accredited Mediator, 2005 Solicitor of High Court of Australia, 1993 Solicitor of Queensland Supreme Court, 1988 Bachelor of Laws, Queensland University of Technology, 1987 Queensland Law Society, Member Housing Industry Association, Member Master Builders Association, Member Centre of Contemporary Art, Patron Cairns Regional Art Gallery, Member Cairns Surf Lifesaving Club, Member past President Brothers Hockey Club, Member Barron Trinity Rugby Club, Member Lords Taverners Cairns Branch, Member.

Since 1990, Miller Harris Lawyers has offered a wide variety of legal services throughout the Cairns region. We pride ourselves on being able to effectively address the diverse requirements of our clients, and we provide legal representation for public and private organisations as well as individuals. Our Cairns lawyers have expertise that extends to a wide range of legal areas. We will ensure you are expertly guided through every facet of your case, ensuring you receive quality advice without complicated jargon. Call Miller Harris Lawyers and meet our friendly Cairns legal team today. From Family Law and Commercial Litigation, to Franchising and Estate Planning, we are committed to excellence.

Laura has experience in a wide range of criminal matters including driving charges, sexual and physical assaults, domestic violence matters, drug possession and trafficking, robbery, fraud, dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm and death, manslaughter and murder. With criminal law being Laura's principal area of practice, she is committed to achieving the best outcomes for her clients at the same time giving them support through the process.

Nigel Hales is a Cairns lawyer, committed to helping you through each stage of your case. Nigel will ensure you receive practical advice�minus the �legalese'. Property law is Nigel's specialty, and his services can be provided for finance and security documentation, residential and commercial conveyancing, property development law, local government law as well as other areas. To find out how Cairns lawyer Nigel Hales can assist you with your particular case, don't hesitate to call today. Nigel will spare no effort to gain the best possible outcome for you.

O'Reilly Stevens Lawyers is a Cairns law firm focused on three main practice divisions - criminal law, family law and commercial law. Whether you need a divorce lawyer or you have found yourself in trouble with the law for a traffic or drug offence, our lawyers will assist you in navigating the legal system. Our firm provides advice and representation in all facets of criminal law, family law, will and estate planning, conveyancing and property law. We can also assist with all aspects of commercial law including copyright and intellectual property. Our criminal and family law divisions are amongst the largest in Northern Queensland and we are the only accredited criminal law specialists in Cairns. Our Cairns lawyers offer a comprehensive legal service with 24-hour emergency contact. Whatever you legal needs, we are sure we can help. Call us today to book an appointment. We are real people with real solutions.

Welcome to QIFVLS Cairns Office, a renowned solicitors and lawyers' establishment situated in Portsmith. We are the Queensland Indigenous Family Violence Legal Service, offering free legal assistance to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander individuals impacted by family violence and sexual assault. Our culturally sensitive services encompass community education, legal rights clarification, court representation, and connections to supportive counselling. Trust our friendly team to assist you in areas like child protection, domestic and family violence, family law, victim assistance, witness support, and sexual assault victim support. Contact us today for legal aid and further information.

Welcome to QIFVLS Head Office, your trusted legal service in Portsmith. As Solicitors and Lawyers, we are here to support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander individuals affected by family violence and/or sexual assault. Our culturally appropriate approach includes explaining your legal rights, representing you in court, and connecting you to free counselling and support services. With expertise in Child Protection, Domestic and Family Violence, Family Law, and more, our friendly team is just a call away. Don't hesitate to reach out for legal support or further information.

At Queensland Lawyers, we are committed to helping you gain the best possible outcome for your case. Our legal team take on cases of assaults, domestic violence, fraud, computer crimes, traffic offences and more. Our staff will take the time to listen to your needs, and they will ensure you benefit from practical, straightforward advice. At Queensland Lawyers, we understand that entering into legal proceedings can be a daunting process. We are committed to guiding you through each stage of your case, while also providing you with clear-cut advice (minus the legal jargon). We are committed to providing the best representation possible for all of our clients. To find out how our team can best help you with your legal requirements, don't hesitate to contact us today. Whether you require a lawyer for a case of criminal, commercial, traffic or family law, we can provide the services you require.

Boutique law firm Bassano Law in Cairns work with clients in the family law, divorce, separation, child custody, property settlements, child protection, and domestic and family violence areas. We understand the importance of taking a compassionate approach in these areas of law so that our clients know they are in a safe space. We also make sure we listen to every story carefully so that we can create a tailored solution for your situation. Our solicitors have successfully assisted clients in property settlement, child matters, separation and divorce. Whether you simply need legal advice or you've been looking for an affordable solicitor, contact Bassano Law. At Bassano Law we always keep up-to-date with legal, ethical and community matters. We also understand that personalised legal advice usually comes at a cost, which is why we offer payment methods to suit your needs, including deferred payment options. Call our Cairns firm to book an appointment today.

Rhiannon is an Associate of Williams Graham Carman. She works with Partner John Hayward within the Commercial Litigation team and the Insolvency and Debt Recovery team. Rhiannon has experience in all aspects of commercial litigation, with particular specialisation in the areas of insolvency and debt recovery. She achieves results quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively for all her clients. Her clients include bodies corporate, liquidators, bankruptcy trustees, commercial enterprises, small businesses and individuals. Rhiannon is a member of the Insolvency Practitioners Association and the International Women's Insolvency and Restructuring Confederation (Qld). She keeps up to date with changes in the law by regularly engaging in continuing legal education programs and masterclasses. She is an active board member of Youth Empowered Towards Independence (�YETI�) and Womens Centre Cairns. She is also regularly involved with the corporate sector and participates in the Australian Institute of Management, Cairns Business Women's Club, the Far North Queensland Law Association and the North Queensland Law Association. Specialist Skills Body Corporate Disputes Debt Recovery Civil and Commercial Litigation Personal Insolvency Corporate Insolvency Bankruptcy and Debt Agreements Liquidation, Voluntary Administration and Receivership Qualifications and Memberships Bachelor of Laws (Hons), James Cook University, 2009 Youth Empowered Towards Independence (�YETI�), Board Member Womens Centre Cairns, Board Member Insolvency Practitioners Association of Australia, Associate Member Queensland Law Society, Member Far North Queensland Law Association, Member North Queensland Law Association, Member Cairns Business Women's Club, Member.

Welcome to Self Managed Super Funds Simplified, a premier business located in the vibrant suburb of Westcourt. As trusted professionals in the fields of Solicitors & Lawyers and Accountants, we provide expert guidance and support to simplify the complexities of self-managed super funds. Our dedicated team is committed to delivering tailored solutions that will empower you to maximise your investments and secure a brighter financial future. Trust in our expertise and let us simplify your super funds journey.

Thomas was educated in Queensland and Victoria. He attended University High School in Parkville and graduated from Melbourne University Law School in 1980. Meanwhile, his commercial experience prior to commencing legal practice included, in the mid sixties, working in advertising agencies over a two year period, and also during the sixties, playing keyboards, bass and guitar as a recording and performing artist in two successful bands (the records actually charted!), working in sales and marketing for a high fashion textile printing company in Melbourne's Flinders Lane; in the early seventies, market research for the Irish Export Board and South African Trade Commission over a period of three and a half years; and a three year stint in the furniture and menswear buying offices of Myer Southern Stores Ltd, covering stores throughout Victoria and Tasmania. In 1980 Thomas was employed by prominent Melbourne law firm Weigall & Crowther, now Norton Rose. He became a partner in 1986. Having been born in Cairns, he returned in 1988 and shortly afterwards commenced his own law firm of Thomas Stevens and Company employing Stephen O'Reilly in 1997. In 2000 the original partnership of O'Reilly & Stevens Lawyers emerged and exists today as O'Reilly Stevens Lawyers. Thomas describes himself as a general practitioner, however, his preferred areas of practice are definitely in the commercial sphere. He specialises in industrial and intellectual property. His clients include publishers, recording companies, writers and performing artists, advertising agencies, marketing consultants, adventure tourism companies and hotel operators. Thomas's extracurricular activities include cooking, travel, gardening and golf.

Thynne + Macartney Lawyers, a prestigious law firm based in Cairns City, specialises in providing expert legal services. With a team of highly skilled solicitors and lawyers, we offer comprehensive advice and representation in various legal matters. Our dedication to client satisfaction and our commitment to excellence set us apart in the legal industry. Trust Thynne + Macartney Lawyers to handle your legal needs with professionalism, integrity, and utmost care. Contact us today for a personalised consultation.

Welcome to Timothy Grau - Barrister, your trusted source for expert legal services in Cairns City. With a wealth of knowledge and extensive experience in the field, our team of dedicated solicitors and lawyers is committed to providing tailored solutions to meet your unique legal needs. From criminal law to civil litigation, we take pride in delivering results that surpass expectations. Contact us today and let us guide you through the complexities of the legal system with professionalism and finesse.

Commercial, Business and Property Law Division Dale is a graduate of Cairns State High School, after having attended primary school on Nauru and in Victoria. He attended Queensland Institute of Technology (now QUT) graduating in 1982. Upon admission as a solicitor, Dale returned to Cairns in 1984 and shortly thereafter began his own firm. In 1998, Dale joined Williams Graham and Carmen and headed up their local government and town planning section. After a break of 5 years pursuing other interests (which culminated in him writing and directing a successful musical Mr Pinstripe Suit), Dale returned to the law in 2012. He joined O'Reilly Stevens in June 2020. Dale was sworn in as a notary public in 1996 and continues to develop a thriving notarial practice. Dale describes himself as a broadly experienced commercial and property development lawyer, but with particular emphasis on:- Construction law (commercial and residential) Property development (including town planning, land subdivision, unit developments and resorts development) Body corporate (including management rights and serviced strata-schemes) Commercial conveyancing Leasing (including state tenure and native title) Commercial litigation Franchising Dale also has a wide range of interests. He is a self-confessed AFL tragic, who played football until the ripe-young age of 55 and hasn't yet given up on the prospects of a come-back. He has recently acquired a passion for carpentry and landscaping and even drives a ute complete with timber racks. Dale has been actively involved in the performing arts in Cairns over many years but readily admits to being the lesser light in his family, falling well short of the talents of his wife, son and daughter (who are actually talented).

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