Senior Associate
lesley mcdonnell
Senior Associate
- Bachelor of Law (University of Newcastle)
- Bachelor of Business (University of Newcastle)
Lesley is a senior associate of Everingham Solomons, having joined the firm in 2004.
As a member of our wills and estates team, Lesley assists clients with wills, powers of attorney, and probate and estate matters. She also assists clients with conveyancing and leasing advice.
Lesley regularly travels to our Quirindi office and is available for appointments on a Monday, Tuesday and Friday.
Email Lesley or speak with her on (02) 6766 1066.
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Associates
jessica simmonds
Associate
- Bachelor of Laws (University of New England)
- Bachelor of Arts (University of New England)
Jessica joined Everingham Solomons in 2002 as a law clerk while still a student. She was admitted as a solicitor in 2008.
As a member of our wills and estates team, Jessica assists clients with property sales and purchases, and wills and estates.
Email Jessica or speak with her on (02) 6766 1066.
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Solicitors
SARA BURNHEIM
Solicitor
- Bachelor of Law (University of New England)
- Bachelor of Commerce (University of New England)
Sara was admitted as a Solicitor in 2002 and joined Everingham Solomons in 2011.
Sara has joined the litigation and family law team with Sara specialising in children’s and property matters.
Prior to joining Everingham Solomons Sara worked in a boutique Family Law practice however she has held a variety of positions as a practicing lawyer as well as working overseas bringing a diversity of experience to the firm.
Sara is currently pursuing post graduate studies by undertaking her Masters in Family Law.
Email Sara or speak with her on (02) 6766 1066.
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rebecca greenland
Solicitor
- Bachelor of Laws (University of Newcastle)
- Diploma of Legal Practice (University of Newcastle)
- Bachelor of Arts (University of Newcastle)
Rebecca joined Everingham Solomons in 2007 as a graduate solicitor. She was the 2002 recipient of the Sir Adrian Solomons Memorial Law Bursary.
As a member of our conveyancing and property team, Rebecca assists clients with property and business sales and purchases, leasing, debt recovery, wills, estates, liquor licensing and employment law issues.
Rebecca is a Willow Tree-Quirindi local.
Email Rebecca or speak with her on (02) 6766 1066.
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CLINT COLES
Solicitor
- Bachelor of Law (University of New England)
- Bachelor of Commerce (University of New England)
Clint commenced working with Everingham Solomons in February 2010 as a Law Clerk having previously been awarded the Sir Adrian Solomons Memorial Law Bursary prior to commencing his legal studies at university in 2005.
Clint was admitted as a solicitor in 2011.
As a member of our Litigation team Clint assists clients with criminal local court matters including traffic offences, defended hearings and is involved with general litigation matters.
Email Clint or speak with him on (02) 6766 1066.
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Sophie newham
Solicitor
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy)
(University of Sydney) - Juris Doctor (University of Sydney)
- Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (College of Law)
Sophie commenced working with Everingham Solomons as a graduate solicitor in February 2013 and has joined the Family law team. She previously worked for 12 months as a law clerk in a Sydney defamation practice.
Sophie is also a qualified Occupational Therapist with over ten years of experience working in the health field.
Email Sophie or speak with her on (02) 6766 1066.
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Abbey Huckstep
Law Clerk
Abbey joined Everingham Solomons in February 2013 as a law clerk and has joined the Business team.
Abbey assists clients with residential and commercial sales and purchases, leases, business structuring as well as taxation and superannuation issues.
Email Abbey or speak with her on (02) 6766 1066.
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Consultants
john boag
Consultant
- Diploma of Law (Legal Practitioners Admission Board)
John was admitted as a solicitor in 1972 and was a proprietor of Everingham Solomons from 1978. He was a director since 2005 and a consultant from 2012.
John has extensive knowledge of property law, wills and estates, estate planning, probates and small business law.
He has a background in agriculture and is a member of the Rural Issues and Elder Law and Succession committees of the NSW Law Society, and of the NSW Farmers Association.
John is one of the world's leading rotarians who has taken time away from Legal practice to serve on the Board of Rotary International.
John is married with six children.
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Ted heazlett
Consultant
- Diploma of Law (Legal Practitioners Admission Board)
- Accredited Specialist Property Law (NSW Law Society)
Ted has been practising law since 1957. He was a partner at Creagh O’Brien, which merged with Everingham Solomons in 1989. He became a consultant to Everingham Solomons in 1996.
Ted's depth of experience makes him a valuable asset to the Everingham Solomons team.
Ted has retired from day-to-day practice but still regularly consults to the firm. He is married with three adult children.
andrew kay
Consultant
Andrew has been practising law since 1972. He was the principal of Thomas & Hague, which merged with Everingham Solomons in 2006.
Andrew has retired from day-to-day practice but still regularly consults to the firm.