Erin Neal rejoins Adams & Partners Lawyers
Adams & Partners Lawyers are pleased to announce that Erin Neal has rejoined the Adams & Partners team working in the conveyancing department.
Welcome back Erin!
Skye Hayward and Natalie Ballard promoted to Associates
Adams & Partners Lawyers are excited to announce that both Skye Hayward and Natalie Ballard have been promoted to Associates of the firm.
During 2011, both Skye and Natalie exhibited dedication, hard work and great technical skills leading to their promotions.
We would like to congratulate both of them on the contribution they make to Adams & Partners Lawyers and more importantly, to our clients.
Adams & Partners Lawyers secure damages for loss of son in alleged street race
Adams & Partners Lawyers were successful in securing an award of damages for a mother whose son died in a motor vehicle accident.
Allianz, the green slip insurer, vigorously defended the claim on the basis that the deceased was a participant in an illegal street race and refused to make any offer of monetary compensation at any stage throughout the course of the legal proceedings.
The matter of Khanafer v El-Ahmed was heard over 5 days in the District Court before His Honour Justice Leatherbarrow.
In a judgment delivered on 23 September 2011, His Honour found that the deceased, who was a front seat passenger in a car, was not a willing participant in a street race and thus the defence raised by Allianz failed.
Adams & Partners Lawyers successful in securing payment of future medical expenses for an injured worker
A new law was introduced on 1 February 2011 which allows an injured worker to seek an order from the Workers Compensation Commission for an insurance company to pay for future medical expenses such as surgery recommended by a treating specialist.
An order for the payment of proposed lower back surgery The matter of Davis v Randstad P/L was heard before Arbitrator Sweeney on 12 September 2011 in what is understood to be one of the first such cases since the new law was introduced.
The injured worker sought an order for the payment of proposed lower back surgery which the employer and the insurer, Allianz, refused to agree to even when a doctor appointed by the Workers Compensation Commission recommended the surgery.
John Isaksen of Adams & Partners successfully obtained the order for the payment of surgery for the worker.
Shanna Mahony Accredited Specialist in Family Law
Congratulations to Shanna Mahony, a director of Adams & Partners Lawyers in receiving Specialist Accreditation in Family Law.
This is a testament to the dedication and commitment Shanna shows to her clients.
If you require any form of Family Law assitance please contact Shanna on (02) 9635 3401.
Domestic Violence Practitioner Scheme (DVPS)
The DVPS has recently been expanded to include 32 local courts.
Shanna Mahony, a director of our firm has a strong association with Legal Aid NSW and the DVPS and was recently interviewed by the Law Society Journal.
Please follow this link to read the full article http://www.lawsociety.com.au/resources/journal/archives/Issue/575135
First Home-New Home Scheme
As of the 1 January 2012 First Home Plus will be replaced by the First Home-New Home Scheme.
The new scheme only allows for stamp duty concession on new homes only.
More information about the changes in the Scheme can be found here:
http://www.adamslawyers.com.au/docfiles/First%20Home-New%20Home%20Scheme.pdf
Alternatively, please contact our Property Law team on (02) 4722 6600 for further information.
Regional Relocation Grant
In an affort by the Australian Government to encourage Australian citizens to relocate to the country they have introduced the Regional Relocation Grant.
This is a $7,000 one off payment for citizens that meet the correct criteria.
To learn more about this grant, please click the link below or contact Alicia Windeisen, one of our licensed conveyancers on (02) 4722 6600.
http://www.adamslawyers.com.au/docfiles/Regional%20Relocation%20Grant.pdf
Adams & Partners Lawyers welcomes Scott Amos
We are pleased to welcome Scott Amos to the family law team. Prior to joining Adams & Partners, Scott was a Judge's Associate in the Family Law Courts of Australia gaining significant insight into the administration of the family law court system.
To find out how Scott or any of our team members can assist you, please contact us on 1300 856 232.
Adams & Partners Welcomes Leanne Smyth
We are please to welcome Leanne Smyth to the APL team. Leanne's main area of focus at APL wil be Building & Construction Law. To find out more about how Leanne or any of our team members can help you we invite you to browse our website or call us on 1300 856 232.
Is your Will Up to Date?
Although we often assume we have our affairs in order, the below newspaper links evidence the increasing issues arising over the rightful entitlement to a deceased's estate. With the vast change to the makeup of the family unit in modern society, people need to be conscience of their rights to benefit from a deceased's estate and or have their future estate properly established so as to protect their estate from any unwanted claims.
http://www.smh.com.au/national/children-find-a-legal-minefield-in-a-will-20110415-1dhve.html
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/legal-stoush-after-man-wins-lotto-and-dies-20110419-1dmuo.html
Shanna Mahony and Steven Ng appointed to the Specialist Domestic Violence Panel of Legal Aid
Adams & Partners Lawyers are proud to announce that Shanna Mahony and Steven Ng have been appointed to Legal Aid's Specialist Domestic Violence Panel in recognition of their experience in assisting clients in family law matters and victims compensation matters involving issues of domestic violence.
Congratulations Shanna and Steve!
Family Law Legislation Amendment (Family Violence and Other Measures) Bill
The Federal Parliament has recently introduced the Family Law Legislation Amendment (Family Violence and Other Measures) Bill.
The bill proposes a number of amendments to the Family Law Act to provide additional protections for families and children at risk of family violence. The Family Law team at Adams & Partners Lawyers are available to provide further information about these reforms.
For an appointment with one of our family law specialists please contact us on 1300 856 232.
Steven Ng has moved to Adams & Partners Lawyers' Sydney office
Adams & Partners Lawyers are excited to announce that Steven Ng has moved to the Sydney office.
Steven's move further strengthens the ability of the family law team to deliver exceptional service across the Sydney metropolitan area whilst enhancing the breadth of services now being delivered from the Sydney office.
Steven can now be contacted in the Sydney office on 02 9261 5015.
Adams & Partners Lawyers supporting Tunes for Change
Adams & Partners Lawyers are delighted to announce their involvement and support for the Tunes for Change charity. Adams & Partners Lawyers assisted Tunes for Change in the set up of the corporate charity structure.
Tunes for Change offers exclusive recordings of top Australian artists (including Missy Higgins and John Butler) for download from their website.
All downloads are available for a charitable donation. Monies raised by donations will be applied to charitable causes such as helping the Queensland flood victims.
We encourage all of our friends and clients to get involved and buy some great Australian music for a great charitable cause.
For more information visit www.tunesforchange.org
Natalie Ballard awarded a Masters in Law
Adams & Partners Lawyers are proud to announce that Natalie has been awarded her Masters in Law specialising in Corporate and Commercial Law from the University of New South Wales.
Congratulations Natalie!
Natalie Ballard appointed to the Board of Directors for Penrith City and District Business Advisory Centre
Adams & Partners Lawyers are excited to announce that Natalie Ballard has been appointed to the board of directors for Penrith City and District Business Advisory Centre.
Her profile can be viewed here
Congratulations Natalie!
Adams & Partners Lawyers support of Pink Ribbon Day
Adams and Partners Lawyers supported Pink Ribbon Day on Monday, 25 October 2010.
All staff were encouraged to participate by wearing something Pink in return for donations and staff celebrated with a specially made cake for the occasion!
Big thanks to Lyn Clark for her cake decorating skills!
Check out the pictures posted on facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/adamsandpartnerslawyers?v=photos#!/album.php?aid=242554&id=323615847938
Sydney Women's Network Penrith Business Expo - Wednesday 22 September 2010
Adams & Partners Lawyers welcome one and all to attend the Sydney Women's Network Business Expo at Penrith RSL on Wednesday 22 September 2010.
Join us anytime from 3pm to 8pm to speak with an APL representative and find out more about the services we offer and how we can assist you.
Visit our facebook page http://www.facebook.com/adamsandpartnerslawyers for more information about the Adams & Partners Lawyers exhibit and the other exhibitors and events at the expo.
We look forward to meeting with you at the expo!
Natalie Ballard appointed to the board of directors for Nepean Community & Neighbourhood Services
Adams & Partners Lawyers are excited to announce that Natalie Ballard has been appointed to the board of directors for Nepean Community & Neighbourhood Services (formerly SPYNS Incorporated).
Congratulations Natalie!
Lara Beach admitted as a Lawyer to the Supreme Court of New South Wales
Adams & Partners Lawyers are delighted to announce that Lara Beach was admitted to the Supreme Court of New South Wales on Friday, 27 August 2010.
Congratulations Lara!
Conveyancing paralegal required
Adams & Partners Lawyers require the services of an experienced conveyancing paralegal who has the ability to run and manage their own file load.
Communication and drafting skills and the ability to handle the carriage of matters in conveyancing for both commercial and domestic matters is essential.
Please forward your resume to chris@adamslawyers.com.au
Natalie Ballard featured on Sydney Women's Network meet a member blog
Adams & Partners Lawyers are proud to announce that Natalie Ballard has been featured in Sydney Women's Network meet a member blog.
You can check out the blog here: http://sydneywomensnetwork.wordpress.com/2010/07/13/meet-a-member-natalie-ballard-lawyer-adams-partners-lawyers/
Adams & Partners Lawyers support of Stress Down Day
Adams and Partners Lawyers supported Lifeline's recent Stress Down Day on Friday, 23 July 2010.
All staff were encouraged to participate by wearing casual clothes and the craziest, fluffiest slippers they owned in return for donations to Lifeline Australia.
Clients were amused for the day, stating "It's hard to take a lawyer seriously who is wearing giraffes on her feet". However, they were supportive of the cause!
Check out the pictures posted on facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=lf#!/album.php?aid=192577&id=323615847938
Adams & Partners Lawyers joins Franchise Legal
In what may be a first for the legal profession, Adams & Partners Lawyers have become a franchisee of Franchise Legal.
We have partnered with an experienced franchise firm from Melbourne and as a result, all franchise work will fall under the banner of Franchise Legal.
Adams & Partners Lawyers has, prior to this arrangement, offered franchise advice services. Now, as part of Franchise Legal we can concentrate on expanding our offering to prospective franchisors, current franchisors and franchisees. Being branded as Franchise Legal gives a clear message to our clients that we are offering a specialised and expert service. For our existing and new clients, we can now offer interstate coverage of our franchise services.
For more information about this innovative change see articles in Franchisenet (http://www.franchise.net.au/article/Franchise-legal-firm-becomes-franchisor/520637.aspx) and ALB (http://au.legalbusinessonline.com/news/breaking-news/law-firm-franchise-spreads-wings-in-australia/47218) .
Alternatively, please do not hesitate to contact Lawyer and Director Heath Adams.
Parramatta Office Launch
Adams & Partners Lawyers' Parramatta office launch was a resounding success. The office was officially opened by the Lord Mayor of Parramatta, Councillor Paul Garrard and was celebrated with a Christmas In July party.
Check out the pictures posted on our facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/adamsandpartnerslawyers#!/album.php?aid=186903&id=323615847938&ref=mf