February 17, 2026
Doyle's Guide

Melinda Winning, Barkus Doolan

Melinda was admitted as a solicitor in 1998 and has been an Accredited Specialist in Family Law since 2003. She has exclusively practiced family law...

Tegan Holroyd, Conditsis Lawyers

Tegan graduated from the University of Newcastle with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice in 2023, following her Bachelor of...

Elise Fordham, Watts McCray

Elise is a Principal Lawyer at Watts McCray and is admitted to the High Court of Australia and the Supreme Court of Queensland, and holds...

Natalie Russell, Conditsis Lawyers

Natalie is a senior family law solicitor based in our Newcastle office, practising exclusively in family law since her admission as a solicitor in February...

Barry Frakes, Watts McCray

Barry has practised Family Law since 1985. After eight years private practise as a solicitor/advocate in Family Law and Criminal Law, he was recruited to...

Ben O’Neill, O’Neill Family Law

Ben O’Neill is an Accredited Family Law Specialist who has built a reputation for consistently providing clear and meaningful advice on all aspects of family...

Catalina Alvarez, Fair Path Legal

As the beating heart of Fair Path Legal, Catalina Alvarez brings extensive experience navigating both national and international legal challenges to help everyday families take...

David P Rofe, Niagara Lane Chambers

David appears in trials, appeals, and inquiries.  He is on the VLA Preferred Barrister List and he obtained his Accredited Specialisation in Criminal Law from...

Tayla Inglis, Stanley & Co

Tayla has extensive experience in various aspects of family law matters with a particular interest and expertise in Surrogacy under the Surrogacy Act 2019 and...

Peter Lichaa, Bartier Perry

Peter began his legal career working for NSW Police, where he managed a high volume of workers compensation and employment related claims. Since then he...

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