LLB (Honours) – University of Otago
Nelson is my home town. After studying in Dunedin, I started out as a lawyer in Invercargill working in a range of areas of general practice and dispute resolution. I moved back to Nelson in 2011 and initially worked at two law firms, alongside raising my family, before launching my own practice in 2018. In 2019, I joined forces with Amanda to create DMK Law Ltd.
My key experience is in family and employment law, but since 2015 I have specialised in family law.
I am passionate about assisting people to resolve disputes. My approach is empathetic and supportive while providing clear, practical advice. I am here to help.
As well as acting for clients (be that parents, grandparents or other caregivers), I am also on the panel of lawyers appointed by the Court to represent children in Court proceedings.
LLB/BA(Psychology)/AAMINZ – University of Canterbury
Nelson is my hometown. After university and time practicing law in Christchurch and London I returned home in 2011. I initially practiced at two other Nelson law firms before setting up DMK Law Ltd with Stacey.
I am an experienced employment and family lawyer. The core values I focus on when engaging with clients is to understand their drivers and provide strategic legal advice with empathy.
As an employment lawyer, I provide advice that includes analysis and key options with a future focussed approach.
Assisting clients to find legal solutions and gain knowledge that they can use and build on is my greatest reward.
In my family law practice I am pragmatic and empathetic. My key focus is to provide clients with advice which empowers them and uncovers pathways that are practical and enduring.
I am a qualified mediator and an Associate member of AAMINZ (Arbitrators and Mediators Institute of New Zealand) providing mediation services in both family and employment disputes.
LLB – University of Otago
I moved to Nelson with my husband in 2005 having completed my degree at the University of Otago. I feel privileged to work with families who need assistance both inside and outside of Court processes. My areas of work are Family Violence Act applications, Care and Protection cases under the Oranga Tamariki Act, Care of Children Act matters and Family Court Litigation. I am appointed by the Court as Lawyer for Child and have represented children in both the Family and High Courts including in Hague Convention Cases. I undertake legal aid work and act for private clients.
LLB – University of Waikato
I graduated from the University of Waikato in December 2020. I have completed my professional legal studies through IPLS and was admitted as a barrister and solicitor in October 2023.
I am a Taranaki girl born and raised and enjoy visiting home regularly. I moved to Nelson in March 2022 with my husband as career opportunities were provided to us both.
During university I interned for the Crown Prosecutor’s Office in Whanganui and gained invaluable experience on drafting submissions and how to conduct legal research.
For just under a year, I was a Court Registry Officer for the Nelson Family Court. This experience has given me an in-depth knowledge of Family Court processes including how court files are managed and the inner workings of the courtroom.
I am currently working with all the directors of the firm and am assisting in a range of family law files. I am a supervised legal aid provider.
I aim to bring an empathetic and pragmatic approach to any matter I am assisting on.
LLB/BA, (Politics) – University of Otago
I graduated University in November 2022 and was admitted as a barrister and solicitor in June 2023. I am new to the Nelson area and am excited to be beginning my legal career at DMK Law.
Prior to starting work at DMK Law, I worked as a Police Prosecution Intern for 18 months alongside my final year of university study. This has already exposed me to a range of family law areas including family
violence related offending.
I have an empathetic approach to what can often be a difficult time for clients. My goal is to provide practical legal advice that will be in you and your whanau’s best interests, whether that be outside or through the Court process. I am a supervised legal aid provider.
I look forward to meeting new clients and their whanau.
Registered Legal Executive (2021)
New Zealand Diploma in Legal Executive Studies (2019) – New Zealand Open Polytechnic (Kuratini Tuwhera).
After living and working in London for 8 years I returned to rural north Nelson in 2010. I enjoy getting out into the beautiful Nelson outdoors with my husband and two children, and supporting them at various sporting and musical events. I have previously represented Nelson Bays in both football and touch rugby and share these skills with youngsters through coaching. I also play tennis and touch rugby for local Nelson clubs.
As part of the friendly DMK Law team I can offer you advice and help with documentation for wills and enduring powers of attorney. I am compassionate, attentive to your requirements and complete tasks efficiently.
If you need a Family Lawyer, I can assess your eligibility for Legal Aid, help you complete your application and answer any questions you have.
I am an Associate Member of the New Zealand Law Society (Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa) and Affiliate Member of Legal Executives New Zealand (Rāngai Hāpai Ture o Aotearoa).
I was born in Nelson and am lucky to have grown up here. I have worked at law firms since leaving school and really enjoy the great team environment at DMK Law.
I am experienced in supporting the firm in family law; and prior to starting at DMK Law worked in legal support in the areas of buying and selling property, subdivisions, wills, trusts and estates.
My goal is to make your experience with DMK Law positive and ensure you are supported in the work you need DMK Law to do for you.
LLB/BA (Sociology and Criminology) – Victoria University of Wellington
I am a born and bred Nelsonian having completed all my schooling here and returning when my children were young for them to have the wonderful opportunities Nelson offers.
I have returned to the workforce and enjoy working at DMK with our experienced team where I can draw on my previous study and previous work experience as an account manager.
I’m here to support our team so they can continue to provide a high level of expertise and guidance for all our clients. I hope to be a friendly face when you walk through our doors.
