Our Team
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Ross Hirst
Principal
Ross has over 30 years of experience in family law matters, and has established a reputation as one of the leading lawyers in the practice of family law, particularly complex financial matters. Ross has represented a variety of clients from business owners and professionals to stay at home parents, and understands that the needs of each client are important and unique.
Ross will work closely with you and his team of lawyers to ensure that your interests are represented to a high standard, and oversees all work carried out on your matter from start to finish.
Ross completed his bachelor degrees of Law and Arts at the University of Queensland. Ross has been recognised by the Doyle’s Guide to the Australian Legal Profession as:
Leading, Leading Family & Divorce Lawyers
Leading, Leading Family Lawyers (High-Value & Complex Property Matters)
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Donna Abella
Senior Associate
Donna completed her bachelor degrees of Law and Arts at the University of Queensland, and her graduate diploma in Practical Legal Training at the Queensland University of Technology. Donna has worked exclusively in family law for over 10 years, and has developed extensive knowledge in all areas of family law. Donna has been recognised by the Doyle’s Guide to the Australian Legal Profession as:
Recommended, Leading Family & Divorce Lawyers 2021-2023
Recommended, Leading Parenting & Children's Matters Lawyers 2021.
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Chloe Jackson
Senior Associate
Chloe studied at the University of Queensland to complete her bachelor degrees of Law and Arts, and completed her graduate diploma in Practical Legal training at the Queensland University of Technology.
Chloe has practiced solely in the area of family law since her admission as a Solicitor in 2012, and has gained experience in matters involving a variety of family law issues.
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Alexandra Richards
Lawyer
Alexandra completed her bachelor degrees of Law and Arts of the University of Queensland, and studied her Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice at Queensland University of Technology.
Alexandra was admitted as a Solicitor in 2021 and has a keen interest in all areas of Family Law.
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Teena Vickers
Accounts
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Sam Hirst
Administration Assistant
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Luke Van Diermen
Administration Assistant