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MEET THE TEAM

When experience matters, trust the experts to achieve the best possible resolution for you.

Our team of senior professionals are able to offer clients their insight and experience into all legal matters regarding children. Our entire team is understanding, empathetic and passionate about what we do.

Get to know our team

Lisa Foley

Managing Director

Lisa holds the position of Managing Director at DA Family Lawyers. Lisa holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Laws with Honours from the Queensland University of Technology…

Neal Wood

 Managing Special Counsel

Neal holds the position of Managing Special Counsel at DA Family Lawyers. Neal has a Bachelor of Laws (Hons.) and a Bachelor of Justice (Dist.) from completion of his degree with the Queensland University of Technology.

Kate Palmer

Special Counsel & Accredited Family Law Specialist

Kate holds the position of Special Counsel at DA Family Lawyers. Kate’s expertise has been recognised by the Queensland Law Society in their conferring to her the title of Family Law Accredited Specialist in 2021. 

Erin Cunningham

Senior Associate

Erin is a dedicated Associate at DA Family Lawyers. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and a Bachelor of Business from Queensland University of Technology, along with a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice. Admitted to the Supreme Court of Queensland and the High Court of Australia, Erin specializes in all areas of family law.

Sharni Embrey

Senior Associate

Sharni holds the position of Senior Associate at DA Family Lawyers. Sharni has a Bachelor of Laws (Second Class Honours – Division A) from completion of her degree with the Queensland University of Technology. 

Michaela Jewell

 Associate

Michaela holds the position of Associate at DA Family Lawyers. Michaela has a Bachelor of Laws (Second Class Honours – Division A) from completion of her degree with the Queensland University of Technology.

Skye Nicoll

Associate

Skye is a diligent Associate at DA Family Lawyers with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and a Bachelor of Arts, specializing in psychology and criminology. She is passionate about helping families resolve their disputes across all areas of family law.

Madyson Hyslop

Chief Operations Officer

Madyson is the Chief Operations Officer and Executive Assistant to the Managing Director at DA Family Lawyers. She oversees the firm’s daily operations and manages both support and professional staff. 

Our approach

DA Family Lawyers prides itself on a sensitive and cost effective approach to resolving legal issues arising out of relationship breakdown. Our expertise lies in court appearances and we undertake work on behalf of a number of regional legal firms as their Brisbane town agents.

For a family law firm you can trust, get in touch with DA Family Lawyers today. Our reliable, supportive and knowledgeable family law solicitors are here to help.

 

Ask a question or schedule a meeting

Please fill in the online enquiry form to ask a question or schedule in a meeting with our team.

Or call us today on 07 3238 5900

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