MEET THE TEAM
When experience matters, trust the experts to achieve the best possible resolution for you.
Established by Principal Deborah Awyzio in May 2005, DA Family Lawyers is a boutique Family Law Firm in Brisbane. In February 2017, Lisa Foley took on the role of Managing Director. We undertake work in all areas of Family Law, as well as personal matters.
Our team
Our team of senior professionals are able to offer clients their insight and experience into all legal matters regarding children, with Deborah Awyzio herself on the independent panel of children’s lawyers. Our entire team is understanding, empathetic and passionate about what we do.
Get to know our team

Deborah Awyzio
Director and Accredited Family Law Specialist
Deborah commenced her experience as a lawyer in a general law firm at Ipswich, she is an accredited family law specialist and has over 20 years exclusive experience in Family…

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…

Kate Palmer
Special Counsel & Accredited Family Law Specialist
Kate is a Senior Associate 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.

Sharni Embrey
Solicitor
Sharni holds the position of Solicitor 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
Solicitor
Michaela holds the position of Solicitor 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.
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.
Vice President of the Queensland Law Society
In October 2013, our Principal Deborah Awyzio was elected Vice President of the Queensland Law Society and she is honoured to continue the tradition of upholding the beliefs of this society. The Queensland Law Society provides leadership in law and offers the Queensland community a range of products and services. These resources provide a gateway for more concise and up-to-date information on the latest laws and legal issues.
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

