OUR AUTHORS


Guy Dawson Michelle Lember QLD Danni Larney Sebastian Hill SA Brad Watts NSW Russell Cocks VIC
Phillip Massey NSW Roz Curnow VIC Caroline Williams QLD Malcolm Heath FED Phillip Hamilton VIC Bronwyn Fraser QLD
Kym Rikkards NSW Deborah Awysio QLD Keleigh Robinson VIC Trish Hanna NSW Cameron Belshaw NSW Michael Moloney NSW
Glenys Owen QLD Chris Palmer FED Christine Smyth QLD Peta Murphy VIC Simon Libbis VIC Brad Petley FED

Our authors bring their expertise to By Lawyers for Lawyers publications in the following areas of law:

Business conveyancing

GREG VALE

New South Wales

Greg Vale is a founding solicitor director of Binetter Vale Lawyers, a specialist legal practice in Sydney, and holds a Masters of Law from the University of Sydney. Greg is an accredited specialist in Business and Personal Tax and is a regular speaker on taxation, estate planning, superannuation and business structuring issues for legal and accounting groups. Greg has spoken on behalf of the Law Society of New South Wales, the CLE Centre, the College of Law and the University of New South Wales. Greg also speaks to discussion groups from the Institute of Chartered Accountants and CPA Australia and other private groups.

GUY DAWSON

New South Wales

Guy was admitted in 1968 and has experienced the transition of legal practice from typewriters to computers and internet-based legal services. His wide experience in all facets of the law, including drafting documentation for many major organisations, combined with his wide commercial experience has resulted in sound, practical, client-oriented publications, the hallmark of the By Lawyers for Lawyers products. As CEO and Editorial Director of By Lawyers for Lawyers Pty Limited, his commitment is to providing practice-based rather than academic works, making the practice of law simpler, safer and more profitable.

PROFESSOR PHILLIP HAMILTON

Victoria

Professor Phillip Hamilton is a barrister and solicitor in Victoria and in New South Wales, an accredited specialist in business law, and author of the Buying and selling businesses and franchises manual. Professor Hamilton is Associate Director of Notarial Studies and Professorial Associate, Sir Zelman Cowen Centre, Victoria University, Melbourne. He was President of the Society of Notaries of Victoria from 1993 to 1995 and from 2005 to2007. In 2007 he was Foundation President of the Australian and New Zealand College of Notaries, and has been a notary public since 1983.

MICHELLE LEMBER

Queensland

Michelle Lember is a dedicated commercial and property lawyer. In addition to her legal qualifications, Michelle holds a Bachelor of Economics and a Bachelor of Business (Management) from the University of Queensland She has also obtained certificates in international law from Marquette University in the United States and has completed a Masters of (Commercial) Law at the Queensland University of Technology.

KELLY EY

South Australia

Kelly Ey is a sole practitioner specialising in franchising and business law. She has practiced with large commercial Adelaide law firms since 1993.

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Companies, trusts, partnerships and superannuation

GREG VALE

Greg Vale is a founding solicitor director of Binetter Vale Lawyers, a specialist legal practice in Sydney, and holds a Masters of Law from the University of Sydney. Greg is an accredited specialist in Business and Personal Tax and is a regular speaker on taxation, estate planning, superannuation and business structuring issues for legal and accounting groups. Greg has spoken on behalf of the Law Society of New South Wales, the CLE Centre, the College of Law and the University of New South Wales. Greg also speaks to discussion groups from the Institute of Chartered Accountants and CPA Australia and other private groups.

PROFESSOR PHILLIP HAMILTON

Professor Phillip Hamilton is a barrister and solicitor in Victoria and in New South Wales, an accredited specialist in business law, and author of the Buying and selling businesses and franchises manual. Professor Hamilton is Associate Director of Notarial Studies and Professorial Associate, Sir Zelman Cowen Centre, Victoria University, Melbourne. He was President of the Society of Notaries of Victoria from 1993 to 1995 and from 2005 to2007. In 2007 he was Foundation President of the Australian and New Zealand College of Notaries, and has been a notary public since 1983.

MICHELLE LEMBER

Michelle Lember is a dedicated commercial and property lawyer. In addition to her legal qualifications, Michelle holds a Bachelor of Economics and a Bachelor of Business (Management) from the University of Queensland She has also obtained certificates in international law from Marquette University in the United States and has completed a Masters of (Commercial) Law at the Queensland University of Technology.

GUY DAWSON

Guy was admitted in 1968 and has experienced the transition of legal practice from typewriters to computers and internet-based legal services. His wide experience in all facets of the law, including drafting documentation for many major organisations, combined with his wide commercial experience has resulted in sound, practical, client-oriented publications, the hallmark of the By Lawyers for Lawyers products. As CEO and Editorial Director of By Lawyers for Lawyers Pty Limited, his commitment is to providing practice-based rather than academic works, making the practice of law simpler, safer and more profitable.

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Continuing professional development

GUY DAWSON

Guy was admitted in 1968 and has experienced the transition of legal practice from typewriters to computers and internet-based legal services. His wide experience in all facets of the law, including drafting documentation for many major organisations, combined with his wide commercial experience has resulted in sound, practical, client-oriented publications, the hallmark of the By Lawyers for Lawyers products. As CEO and Editorial Director of By Lawyers for Lawyers Pty Limited, his commitment is to providing practice-based rather than academic works, making the practice of law simpler, safer and more profitable.

DANNIELLE LARNEY

Danni is the Managing Director of By Lawyers for Lawyers. She has a background in merchant banking and journalism, where her communication and research skills were developed. As Guy Dawson’s partner she has worked in law offices now for many years, conducting a wide variety of matters and gaining conveyancing qualifications. She is the primary contact point for all authors, to whom she provides constant support and guidance particularly in the tricky area of IT. Danni’s research abilities and writing skills see her writing and editorial role play an important part in the overall organisation of the company.

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Conveyancing

GUY DAWSON

New South Wales

Guy was admitted in 1968 and has experienced the transition of legal practice from typewriters to computers and internet-based legal services. His wide experience in all facets of the law, including drafting documentation for many major organisations, combined with his wide commercial experience has resulted in sound, practical, client-oriented publications, the hallmark of the By Lawyers for Lawyers products. As CEO and Editorial Director of By Lawyers for Lawyers Pty Limited, his commitment is to providing practice-based rather than academic works, making the practice of law simpler, safer and more profitable.

MICHAEL MOLONEY

New South Wales

Michael Moloney, solicitor, is a principal with the firm Our Lawyers Our Conveyancers in the Southern Highlands. Michael focuses his efforts primarily on civil litigation.

CAMERON BELSHAW

New South Wales

Cameron Belshaw, solicitor, is a principal with the firm Our Lawyers our Conveyancers in the Southern Highlands. Cameron is a general practitioner working with clients in conveyancing, business, family law, wills, and estate planning..

RUSSELL COCKS

Victoria

Previously a lecturer in Land Law at Deakin University in Melbourne, Russell now provides a consultancy service to over 400 legal firms in Victoria in property-related matters. He has over 30 years’ experience in Victorian property law.

MICHELLE LEMBER

Queensland

Michelle Lember is a dedicated commercial and property lawyer. In addition to her legal qualifications, Michelle holds a Bachelor of Economics and a Bachelor of Business (Management) from the University of Queensland She has also obtained certificates in international law from Marquette University in the United States and has completed a Masters of (Commercial) Law at the Queensland University of Technology.

TIM TIERNEY

Tasmania

Tim is a sole practitioner, admitted as a legal practitioner in 1982. His specialist areas are property, rural law, and elder law.

1001 Conveyancing Answers

RUSSELL COCKS

1001 Conveyancing Answers - NSW and VIC
ConveyanceWorks

Previously a lecturer in Land Law at Deakin University in Melbourne, Russell now provides a consultancy service to over 400 legal firms in Victoria in property-related matters. He has over 30 years’ experience in Victorian property law.

TONY CAHILL

1001 Conveyancing Answers - NSW

Tony Cahill is a solicitor who has practiced in Sydney for more than 20 years and who for 15 years has contributed to the drafting of conveyancing documents, including the standard form Contract of Sale. He is a lecturer at Sydney TAFE and seminar presenter.

GUY DAWSON

1001 Conveyancing Answers - NSW

Guy was admitted in 1968 and has experienced the transition of legal practice from typewriters to computers and internet-based legal services. His wide experience in all facets of the law, including drafting documentation for many major organisations, combined with his wide commercial experience has resulted in sound, practical, client-oriented publications, the hallmark of the By Lawyers for Lawyers products. As CEO and Editorial Director of By Lawyers for Lawyers Pty Limited, his commitment is to providing practice-based rather than academic works, making the practice of law simpler, safer and more profitable.

PAUL GIBNEY

1001 Conveyancing Answers - VIC

Paul Gibney, a solicitor practicing in Albury, NSW, is an accredited specialist in property law and business law and former President of the Albury District Law Society. He has over 20 years’ experience in both NSW and Victorian property law.

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County Court

PROFESSOR PHILLIP HAMILTON

Victoria

Professor Phillip Hamilton is a barrister and solicitor in Victoria and in New South Wales, an accredited specialist in business law, and author of the Buying and selling businesses and franchises manual. Professor Hamilton is Associate Director of Notarial Studies and Professorial Associate, Sir Zelman Cowen Centre, Victoria University, Melbourne. He was President of the Society of Notaries of Victoria from 1993 to 1995 and from 2005 to2007. In 2007 he was Foundation President of the Australian and New Zealand College of Notaries, and has been a notary public since 1983.

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Criminal

PHILIP MASSEY

New South Wales

Philip Massey was admitted as a solicitor in 1988. He was called to the Bar in 1999 and practices in the area of criminal law.

BRAD WATTS

New South Wales

Brad Watts commenced his legal career in 1989 as a law clerk at the firm he now owns: Baker Ryrie Rickards Titmarsh. He was admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of NSW in February 1994.

PETA MURPHY

Victoria

Peta Murphy is a solicitor and barrister who has appeared in all Victorian jurisdictions and is an experienced court advocate. She has an interest in human rights and administrative law, having previously worked in the area of justice policy and public administration.

EVAN COOPER

Queensland

Evan is a solicitor principal of a Gold Coast firm and has many years of experience in general practice.

JAMES McNAB

Queensland

James McNab, barrister, has been involved in the justice system for over 20 years, first as a clerk of the court and then as a practitioner. He is a member of the Bar Association of Queensland, the Victorian Bar, the Law Council of Australia (Family Law Section) and the Commonwealth Lawyers Association.

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De facto

GUY DAWSON

New South Wales

Guy was admitted in 1968 and has experienced the transition of legal practice from typewriters to computers and internet-based legal services. His wide experience in all facets of the law, including drafting documentation for many major organisations, combined with his wide commercial experience has resulted in sound, practical, client-oriented publications, the hallmark of the By Lawyers for Lawyers products. As CEO and Editorial Director of By Lawyers for Lawyers Pty Limited, his commitment is to providing practice-based rather than academic works, making the practice of law simpler, safer and more profitable.

DEBORAH AWYSIO

Queensland

Deborah is the principal of DA Family Lawyers and is an accredited family law specialist. She was admitted to practice as a solicitor in Queensland in 1996 and has practiced in family law for over 10 years.

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Neighbourhood disputes

DANNIELLE LARNEY

New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia

Danni is the Managing Director of By Lawyers for Lawyers. She has a background in merchant banking and journalism, where her communication and research skills were developed. As Guy Dawson’s partner she has worked in law offices now for many years, conducting a wide variety of matters and gaining conveyancing qualifications. She is the primary contact point for all authors, to whom she provides constant support and guidance particularly in the tricky area of IT. Danni’s research abilities and writing skills see her writing and editorial role play an important part in the overall organisation of the company.

GLENYS OWEN

Queensland

Glenys Owen is a solicitor and a town planner, with interests in community and social justice. Prior to working as a solicitor, Glenys worked for the United States of America federal government as an international lawyer; as a town planner for local government in New Zealand and Queensland; and, before that, as a marine biologist and ecologist. She has just been appointed to the Property and Development Law Committee of the Queensland Law Society.

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District Court

BOB GOWENLOCK

New South Wales

Bob Gowenlock is a barrister practising in Sydney since 1973, and a former part-time lecturer in Practice and Procedure at the University of Technology, Sydney. He has a wide area of practice, including property, trusts, wills and estates, negligence, insurance and personal injury, bankruptcy and equity and has conducted seminars in debt recovery for Dun & Bradstreet from 1980 to 2003.

EVAN COOPER

Queensland

Evan is a solicitor principal of a Gold Coast firm with many years of experience in general practice.

JAMES McNAB

Queensland

James McNab, barrister, has been involved in the justice system for over 20 years, first as a clerk of the court and then as a practitioner. He is a member of the Bar Association of Queensland, the Victorian Bar, the Law Council of Australia (Family Law Section) and the Commonwealth Lawyers Association.

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Employment

BRAD PETLEY

Brad is the solicitor director of boutique law firm Acumen Lawyers and specialises in employment law, industrial relations and safety issues. Prior to founding Acumen Lawyers, Brad was partner in charge of the Workplace Relations Group with a major eastern seaboard law firm. Before coming to the law, Brad was a decorated police officer with the Queensland Police Service.

KELLY GODFREY

Kelly has a Masters of Law and a Masters of Labour Law and Relations from the University of Sydney, and is the Industrial Law and Relations Section editor of the Australian Business Law Review.

GUY DAWSON

Guy was admitted in 1968 and has experienced the transition of legal practice from typewriters to computers and internet-based legal services. His wide experience in all facets of the law, including drafting documentation for many major organisations, combined with his wide commercial experience has resulted in sound, practical, client-oriented publications, the hallmark of the By Lawyers for Lawyers products. As CEO and Editorial Director of By Lawyers for Lawyers Pty Limited, his commitment is to providing practice-based rather than academic works, making the practice of law simpler, safer and more profitable.

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Estates

GUY DAWSON

New South Wales

Guy was admitted in 1968 and has experienced the transition of legal practice from typewriters to computers and internet-based legal services. His wide experience in all facets of the law, including drafting documentation for many major organisations, combined with his wide commercial experience has resulted in sound, practical, client-oriented publications, the hallmark of the By Lawyers for Lawyers products. As CEO and Editorial Director of By Lawyers for Lawyers Pty Limited, his commitment is to providing practice-based rather than academic works, making the practice of law simpler, safer and more profitable.

ROZ CURNOW

Victoria

Rosslyn Curnow is CEO and fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives; on the Property and Environmental Law Committee of the Law Institute of Victoria; and author, lecturer and assessor of degree and diploma legal courses offered by tertiary education bodies.

BRONWYN FRASER

Queensland

Bronwyn Fraser was admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland in 1983 and has worked in a number of regional firms. She has a keen interest in and advises clients exclusively on wills, powers of attorney, health directives, estate and succession planning, and administering estates.

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Family provision claims

BOB GOWENLOCK

New South Wales

Bob Gowenlock is a barrister practising in Sydney since 1973, and a former part-time lecturer in Practice and Procedure at the University of Technology, Sydney. He has a wide area of practice, including property, trusts, wills and estates, negligence, insurance and personal injury, bankruptcy and equity and has conducted seminars in debt recovery for Dun & Bradstreet from 1980 to 2003.

PROFESSOR PHILLIP HAMILTON

Victoria

Professor Phillip Hamilton is a barrister and solicitor in Victoria and in New South Wales, an accredited specialist in business law, and author of the Buying and selling businesses and franchises manual. Professor Hamilton is Associate Director of Notarial Studies and Professorial Associate, Sir Zelman Cowen Centre, Victoria University, Melbourne. He was President of the Society of Notaries of Victoria from 1993 to 1995 and from 2005 to2007. In 2007 he was Foundation President of the Australian and New Zealand College of Notaries, and has been a notary public since 1983.

CAROLINE WILLIAMS

Queensland

Carolyn Williams was recently acknowledged by the Queensland Law Society for attaining 25 years in legal practice. Carolyn has extensive experience in advising on and managing disputes across all jurisdictions and takes a pragmatic and practical approach. She has extensive experience in and is passionate about employment and industrial relations law.

CHRISTINE SMYTH

Queensland

Christine Smyth graduated from the Queensland University of Technology with a Bachelor of Laws in 1994 and was admitted to the Supreme Court of Queensland in 1995. She is also a Commissioner for Declarations. Christine is a Queensland Law Society Accredited Specialist - Succession Law and a serving committee member of the Queensland Law Society Succession Law Committee and the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, Queensland.

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Family law

PATRICIA HANNA

Patricia is a highly experienced barrister practising in the area of family law.

KELEIGH ROBINSON

Keleigh graduated with a double degree of Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) in 2005. She serves on the Junior Family Lawyers Committee and the Family Law Maintenance and Property Committee of the Law Institute of Victoria, and is currently undertaking her Masters in Family Law.

DEBORAH AWYSIO

Deborah is the principal of DA Family Lawyers and is an accredited family law specialist. She was admitted to practice as a solicitor in Queensland in 1996 and has practiced in family law for over 10 years.

GUY DAWSON

Guy was admitted in 1968 and has experienced the transition of legal practice from typewriters to computers and internet-based legal services. His wide experience in all facets of the law, including drafting documentation for many major organisations, combined with his wide commercial experience has resulted in sound, practical, client-oriented publications, the hallmark of the By Lawyers for Lawyers products. As CEO and Editorial Director of By Lawyers for Lawyers Pty Limited, his commitment is to providing practice-based rather than academic works, making the practice of law simpler, safer and more profitable.

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Insolvency

GUY DAWSON

Guy was admitted in 1968 and has experienced the transition of legal practice from typewriters to computers and internet-based legal services. His wide experience in all facets of the law, including drafting documentation for many major organisations, combined with his wide commercial experience has resulted in sound, practical, client-oriented publications, the hallmark of the By Lawyers for Lawyers products. As CEO and Editorial Director of By Lawyers for Lawyers Pty Limited, his commitment is to providing practice-based rather than academic works, making the practice of law simpler, safer and more profitable.

CHRIS PALMER

Federal

Chris Palmer is an Official Liquidator of the Supreme Court of New South Wales and a Trustee in Bankruptcy of the Federal Court of Australia. He has in excess of 32 years’ experience in business recovery, reconstruction and insolvency and has handled many complex and high profile administrations.

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Leasing

GUY DAWSON

New South Wales

Guy was admitted in 1968 and has experienced the transition of legal practice from typewriters to computers and internet-based legal services. His wide experience in all facets of the law, including drafting documentation for many major organisations, combined with his wide commercial experience has resulted in sound, practical, client-oriented publications, the hallmark of the By Lawyers for Lawyers products. As CEO and Editorial Director of By Lawyers for Lawyers Pty Limited, his commitment is to providing practice-based rather than academic works, making the practice of law simpler, safer and more profitable.

RUSSELL COCKS

Victoria

Previously a lecturer in Land Law at Deakin University in Melbourne, Russell now provides a consultancy service to over 400 legal firms in Victoria in property-related matters. He has over 30 years’ experience in Victorian property law.

MICHELLE LEMBER

Queensland

Michelle Lember is a dedicated commercial and property lawyer. In addition to her legal qualifications, Michelle holds a Bachelor of Economics and a Bachelor of Business (Management) from the University of Queensland She has also obtained certificates in international law from Marquette University in the United States and has completed a Masters of (Commercial) Law at the Queensland University of Technology.

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Local Court

BOB GOWENLOCK

New South Wales

Bob Gowenlock is a barrister practising in Sydney since 1973, and a former part-time lecturer in Practice and Procedure at the University of Technology, Sydney. He has a wide area of practice, including property, trusts, wills and estates, negligence, insurance and personal injury, bankruptcy and equity and has conducted seminars in debt recovery for Dun & Bradstreet from 1980 to 2003.

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Magistrates Court

PROFESSOR PHILLIP HAMILTON

Victoria

Professor Phillip Hamilton is a barrister and solicitor in Victoria and in New South Wales, an accredited specialist in business law, and author of the Buying and selling businesses and franchises manual. Professor Hamilton is Associate Director of Notarial Studies and Professorial Associate, Sir Zelman Cowen Centre, Victoria University, Melbourne. He was President of the Society of Notaries of Victoria from 1993 to 1995 and from 2005 to2007. In 2007 he was Foundation President of the Australian and New Zealand College of Notaries, and has been a notary public since 1983.

EVAN COOPER

Queensland

Evan is a solicitor principal of a Gold Coast firm and has many years of experience in general practice.

JAMES McNAB

Queensland

James McNab, barrister, has been involved in the justice system for over 20 years, first as a clerk of the court and then as a practitioner. He is a member of the Bar Association of Queensland, the Victorian Bar, the Law Council of Australia (Family Law Section) and the Commonwealth Lawyers Association.

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Mortgages

GUY DAWSON

New South Wales

Guy was admitted in 1968 and has experienced the transition of legal practice from typewriters to computers and internet-based legal services. His wide experience in all facets of the law, including drafting documentation for many major organisations, combined with his wide commercial experience has resulted in sound, practical, client-oriented publications, the hallmark of the By Lawyers for Lawyers products. As CEO and Editorial Director of By Lawyers for Lawyers Pty Limited, his commitment is to providing practice-based rather than academic works, making the practice of law simpler, safer and more profitable.

RUSSELL COCKS

Victoria

Previously a lecturer in Land Law at Deakin University in Melbourne, Russell now provides a consultancy service to over 400 legal firms in Victoria in property-related matters. He has over 30 years’ experience in Victorian property law.

MICHELLE LEMBER

Queensland

Michelle Lember is a dedicated commercial and property lawyer. In addition to her legal qualifications, Michelle holds a Bachelor of Economics and a Bachelor of Business (Management) from the University of Queensland She has also obtained certificates in international law from Marquette University in the United States and has completed a Masters of (Commercial) Law at the Queensland University of Technology.

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Motor vehicle accident

BRAD WATTS

New South Wales

Brad Watts commenced his legal career in 1989 as a law clerk at the firm he now owns: Baker Ryrie Rickards Titmarsh. He was admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of NSW in February 1994.

KIM RICKARDS

New South Wales

Kim Rickards BA LLM has been a solicitor since 1978. He practises mainly in civil litigation, representing plaintiffs and insurers in major common law and statutory personal injury claims, including successfully instituting the first series of legionnaire’s disease claims in Australia. Kim specialises in advising and representing clients in professional negligence claims (legal, medical, dental, building) and representing private and government clients in commercial disputes. Kim is admitted as a solicitor in NSW, WA, ACT and the UK, and has held appointment as an arbitrator and judicial officer for some years.

DANNIELLE LARNEY

New South Wales

Danni is the Managing Director of By Lawyers for Lawyers. She has a background in merchant banking and journalism, where her communication and research skills were developed. As Guy Dawson’s partner she has worked in law offices now for many years, conducting a wide variety of matters and gaining conveyancing qualifications. She is the primary contact point for all authors, to whom she provides constant support and guidance particularly in the tricky area of IT. Danni’s research abilities and writing skills see her writing and editorial role play an important part in the overall organisation of the company.

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Supreme Court

BOB GOWENLOCK

New South Wales

Bob Gowenlock is a barrister practising in Sydney since 1973, and a former part-time lecturer in Practice and Procedure at the University of Technology, Sydney. He has a wide area of practice, including property, trusts, wills and estates, negligence, insurance and personal injury, bankruptcy and equity and has conducted seminars in debt recovery for Dun & Bradstreet from 1980 to 2003.

PROFESSOR PHILLIP HAMILTON

Victoria

Professor Phillip Hamilton is a barrister and solicitor in Victoria and in New South Wales, an accredited specialist in business law, and author of the Buying and selling businesses and franchises manual. Professor Hamilton is Associate Director of Notarial Studies and Professorial Associate, Sir Zelman Cowen Centre, Victoria University, Melbourne. He was President of the Society of Notaries of Victoria from 1993 to 1995 and from 2005 to2007. In 2007 he was Foundation President of the Australian and New Zealand College of Notaries, and has been a notary public since 1983.

EVAN COOPER

Queensland

Evan is a solicitor principal of a Gold Coast firm and has many years of experience in general practice.

JAMES McNAB

Queensland

James McNab, barrister, has been involved in the justice system for over 20 years, first as a clerk of the court and then as a practitioner. He is a member of the Bar Association of Queensland, the Victorian Bar, the Law Council of Australia (Family Law Section) and the Commonwealth Lawyers Association.

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Transport Accident Commission Claims (TAC claims)

DEAN CHURILOV

Dean has an honours degree in law, and was a recipient of Monash Law School prizes in Restitution Law and Citizenship and Migration Law. He completed his articles of clerkship with Nowicki Carbone Lawyers and was admitted to practice on 14 February 2006. Before coming to the bar Dean ran a successful appellate practice specialising in TAC and WorkCover matters. Today he continues his busy practice in the area of personal injury law.

NORMAN AYOUB

Norman was admitted to practice in 1996 and gained specialist accreditation in personal injury law in 2006. He has lived and practiced both in NSW and in Victoria, and works closely with friend and barrister Dean Churilov.

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Trade marks

MICHELLE LEMBER

Michelle Lember is a dedicated commercial and property lawyer. In addition to her legal qualifications, Michelle holds a Bachelor of Economics and a Bachelor of Business (Management) from the University of Queensland She has also obtained certificates in international law from Marquette University in the United States and has completed a Masters of (Commercial) Law at the Queensland University of Technology.

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Traffic

BRAD WATTS

New South Wales

Brad Watts commenced his legal career in 1989 as a law clerk at the firm he now owns: Baker Ryrie Rickards Titmarsh. He was admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of NSW in February 1994.

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Wills, powers of attorney and enduring guardianships

GUY DAWSON

New South Wales

Guy was admitted in 1968 and has experienced the transition of legal practice from typewriters to computers and internet-based legal services. His wide experience in all facets of the law, including drafting documentation for many major organisations, combined with his wide commercial experience has resulted in sound, practical, client-oriented publications, the hallmark of the By Lawyers for Lawyers products. As CEO and Editorial Director of By Lawyers for Lawyers Pty Limited, his commitment is to providing practice-based rather than academic works, making the practice of law simpler, safer and more profitable.

ROZ CURNOW

Victoria

Rosslyn Curnow is CEO and fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives; on the Property and Environmental Law Committee of the Law Institute of Victoria; and author, lecturer and assessor of degree and diploma legal courses offered by tertiary education bodies.

BRONWYN FRASER

Queensland

Bronwyn Fraser was admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland in 1983 and has worked in a number of regional firms. She has a keen interest in and advises clients exclusively on wills, powers of attorney, health directives, estate and succession planning, and administering estates.

DANNIELLE LARNEY

South Australia

Danni is the Managing Director of By Lawyers for Lawyers. She has a background in merchant banking and journalism, where her communication and research skills were developed. As Guy Dawson’s partner she has worked in law offices now for many years, conducting a wide variety of matters and gaining conveyancing qualifications. She is the primary contact point for all authors, to whom she provides constant support and guidance particularly in the tricky area of IT. Danni’s research abilities and writing skills see her writing and editorial role play an important part in the overall organisation of the company.

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