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Rostron Carlyle's Lawyers practice a wide variety of law. To read about our areas of specialisation or to locate a Lawyer with the expertise you are looking for select one of the following options:
- Commercial law
- Building and construction law
- Corporate law
- Defamation and media law
- Intellectual property - IP
- Technology and Software Law
- Social Media Law
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Aoife Deegan
Legal SecretaryAoife works as a legal secretary/paralegal to Jay Ruthnam in the Criminal Practice. Before joining Rostron Carlyle she worked as a Legal Assistant in Ireland mainly in the areas of Criminal Law and Conveyancing. She is planning to pursue studies in Law.
Barbara Conway
Conveyancing ParalegalBarbara joined the firm in early 2007 and handles all conveyancing for the firm. She has the depth of experience in conveyancing of all types of property and has experienced first hand things that need to be avoided.
Cheryl Fisher
Personal Assistant/ParalegalCheryl works in the commercial law practice primarily in insurance litigation as personal assistant/paralegal to Shan Auliff. She commenced work with the firm in early 2009 and has previous experience in all areas of law..
Gail Waller
Accounts ManagerGail is Rostron Carlyle's Accounts Manager. She joined the firm in 2005 and has over 20 years legal accounting experience. She manages the firm's accounts receivable, payable and trust accounts functions.
Jill Littlewood
ParalegalJill joined the firm from WorkCover Queensland. Her background and many industry contacts, ensure that clients receive outstanding service when dealing with the firm.
Joanna Lane
Legal SecretaryJoanna joined the firm in March 2009. She is currently studying a combined Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Science at the University of Queensland.
Liz Collins
Senior Paralegal ManagerElizabeth is a skilled Senior Paralegal with over eight years experience in the legal industry. She joined Rostron Carlyle in 2005 as part of the Family Law Practice and is now managing the Debt Recovery Practice..
Liz Waller
Law ClerkLiz joined the firm in 2008. She is currently working in the firm's Criminal Practice and is studying a Bachelor of Laws at QUT. She aims to further her career in law after the completion of her studies.
Libby Barello
Conveyanging ClerkLibby started at Rostron Carlyle in early 2007 initially as the firm's Outside Clerk. She currently works in the Conveyancing Practice. She is currently studying a Bachelor of Urban Development majoring in construction management at QUT.
Lorna Taylor
Legal SecretaryLorna joined Rostron Carlyle in 2009 to provide assistance to Paul Rojas in the Commercial Litigation area of the firm. She has obtained a Certificate III in Legal Administration and is currently studying at university to pursue a career in law.
Melodie Heineger
Receptionist
Melodie started with the firm in February 2009 as an Office Clerk. . Melodie was then employed as the firms outside clerk where she filed court documents. She is now the firms Receptionist.
Nicola Lale
ParalegalNicola works with Michael Kemp preparing documents and correspondence, assisting in organising conferences and ensuring all relevant information is arranged. She studied Commerce prior to joining Rostron Carlyle.
Patricia White
Senior ParalegalPatricia is a Senior. She has over 20 years experience, maintains great relationships with all clients and provides much needed assistance to all of the Solicitors.
Penny Straker
Receptionist
Penny began at Rostron Carlyle in February 2009 as our Receptionist and now works in the Conveyancing team. Prior to starting with the Rostron Carlyle team, Penny worked in London as a Personal Assistant.
Rachel Jackson
ParalegalRachel works as a Paralegal in the debt recovery division. She started in 2007 after completing a Certificate II in Business and previously studied Business at QUT. She is passionate about customer service and aims provide the highest standard of service to the firm’s clients.
Stephanie Blair
Stephanie is the firm's Outside Clerk having joined the firm in April of this year.
