Janelle and Paul combine their extensive experience and knowledge to provide access to legal advice and services to the far north coast community.
About Janelle:
Janelle was born and bred in Ipswich, QLD, and has lived in Lismore for the past 35 years, long enough, in her words, ‘to be a local.’ Janelle left school at 13 and held all manner of jobs, including working at the local meatworks, in hairdressing, and at a pineapple factory. She pursued further education in her 20s, gaining qualifications in teaching and law.
Janelle’s legal career has included work as a solicitor and advocate from local to international level with a particular focus on human rights.
Janelle has been active in the Australian Labor Party since 1982 and served in the NSW Legislative Council from 1995 to 2003. From 2004 until 2007, Janelle was senior political adviser to His Excellency Dr Jose Ramos-Horta while the Nobel Laureate was Timor Leste’s Foreign Minister, Defence Minister, Prime Minister and President.
Janelle became the first female to represent the rural seat of Page in the Australian Parliament and served for two terms from 2007 until 2013.
About Paul:
Paul has practised law for over 40 years, having started as an articled clerk in Sydney straight from school. He has now returned to private practice after 3 decades working for Legal Aid in NSW. Paul has very broad experience from his years working in both private and government offices. His clients have ranged from large corporations and government departments to small businesses and individuals, many of whom are greatly in need. Paul has appeared in many courts and tribunals. He has also acted as a mediator in family law disputes, and as an advocate in family and criminal courts trials. Recently Paul has completed a masters degree in applied law, focusing on wills and estates and estate planning.
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