Its time to talk to us If you can answer YES to any of the following:
Are you thinking of buying or selling your home?
Are you buying a property in New South Wales either as an investor or an overseas property investor?
Are you thinking about getting married or in a de-facto relationship and want to understand pre-nuptial agreements?
Are you going through a separation or divorce and want to understand your rights regarding property settlement?
Do you want to subdivide your land?
Are you having problems with the Council?
Are you purchasing a business?
Do you think you are being unfairly treated at work and want to know your rights?
Do you want to know your legal rights regarding a contract, loan agreement, lease agreement or even a verbal agreement?
Do you own property or have children and haven’t got round to organizing your will yet?
Are you in trouble with the police and don’t know what to do?
Are you going through a separation or divorce and want to understand your rights regarding your children ?
Are you selling a business?
Are you seeking direction and strong representation – all at an affordable price and from a local lawyer?
Who We Are
Anna Carthew- Lawyer (Principal)
Anna Carthew commenced the Study of Law in 1980 at the age of 17 and worked as a Conveyancing clerk throughout her university Studies. Anna worked in private practices for 12 years in Sydney and became the first female partner of what was then the largest law firm in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. Anna then worked as in House Legal Counsel for two large multinational companies and then a senior lawyer at the Australian Government Solicitor in Canberra representing clients such as the Department of Defence, Customs and the Australian Taxation Office. After making a tree change and moving to Wingham with her husband in 2002, Anna worked at a Taree Law Firm before starting a family. Anna’s excellent people skills, commitment to client service and over 25 years experience will ensure that you matter is given close, personal and accurate attention. Anna will keep you fully informed about the progress of your matter at every stage. Before handling your matter, Anna will tell you:
How long it will take
How much it will cost
Anna and her family enjoy living in Wingham and with each passing year they strengthen their ties with the local community.
Sheridan Carroll-Jones – Paralegal
Sheridan commenced work in the legal industry form the age of 16. Sheridan has worked in private practices from Newcastle to North Queensland for a number of years. After returning from North Queensland to Coffs Harbour, Sheridan left the legal industry to have her four children and returned to work in a private practice in Coffs Harbour for 5 years. In 2009 Sheridan and her husband decided to move their family to the Manning Valley and has been with our firm since April 2009. During Sheridan’s 14 years of experience in the legal industry she has developed comprehensive skills in the following areas of law:
Family Law
Probates and Wills
Conveyancing
Commercial Law
Criminal Law
Litigation
Sheridan takes pride in providing a high level of service and personal attention to each client’s matter.
Kristy Lee Evans - Family Law Paralegal
Kristy commenced work in the legal industry in April 2002.
In 2010 Kristy decided to relocate to Wingham and has been with our firm since May 2010. Kristy worked in a midsize specialty family law practice in Newcastle since commencing in the legal industry in 2002.
During Kristy’s 8 years in the legal industry she has specialised mainly in all aspects of Family Law, but also has experience in areas of law including:-
Conveyancing
Probates and Wills
Litigation
Minor Criminal Law matters
Kristy has an easy going, friendly and compassionate nature and she attends to all of her matters in a timely and efficient manner.
Hannah Jones- Office Junior/Receptionist
Hannah is the newest member of our team. She is highly regarded for her friendly and efficient manner.