Jessica joined Dwyer Durack’s Family & De Facto Law Department in September 2016.  In 2018, Jessica was appointed as the Head of the firm's Family & De Facto Law Department

Since returning to Western Australia in 2011, Jessica's practice has been focussed predominantly upon family law.  Jessica has extensive experience in complex financial matters and child related proceedings, including matters involving trusts and corporate structure, international child abduction, Hague Convention applications, relocation and recovery, and allegations of child abuse and domestic violence.

Jessica has a client focussed, results orientated approach to the management of her caseload and a progressive and dedicated approach to the practice of family law.

AREAS OF SPECIALTY

• Family and De Facto Law
• Litigation
• Alternative Dispute Resolution

EDUCATION / ADMISSIONS

• Bachelor of Laws
• Bachelor of Business Administration
• Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice
• Masters of Applied Law
• Admission Date: 8 October 2010
• Admission (High Court of Australia): 20 January 2014

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

• Law Society of Western Australia
• Family Law Practitioners Association of Western Australia
• Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia

David joined Dwyer Durack's Family & De Facto Law Department in November 2015.

David has predominately practised in the area of family law since 2007.  David is focussed on assisting clients to achieve cost effective outcomes to resolve their family law dispute.

David has assisted clients in reaching resolution in both domestic, as well as international matters relating to property settlement, parenting issues and child support through mediation or the Family Court.

David has appeared as counsel at interim hearing and trials, as well as instructing senior counsel at both trials and Family Court appeals.

AREAS OF SPECIALITY

• Family & De Facto Law
• Litigation
• Alternative Dispute Resolution

EDUCATION / ADMISSIONS

• Bachelor of Law
• Graduate Diploma of Law
• Masters of Business Administration
• Admission Date (Supreme Court of QLD): 29 January 2007
• Admission Date (High Court of Australia): 28 March 2007
• Admission Date (Supreme Court of WA): 2 May 2007

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

• Law Society of Western Australia
• Family Law Practitioners Association of Western Australia
• Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia

Lani joined Dwyer Durack in December 2017 and primarily practices in the area of Personal Injury Law.

Lani has experience in multiple areas of personal injury and insurance law, with a particular focus on motor vehicle accident and workers' compensation claims.

Lani also has experience in family law matters dealing with divorce applications, negotiations, parenting arrangements and property settlements.

Prior to joining Dwyer Durack, Lani worked for the State Solicitor's Office in the Departmental prosecutions division where she gained valuable experience in complex regulatory criminal prosecutions.

Lani represents clients in the Magistrates Court, Children's Court, District Courts and Family Court of Western Australia. Lani has otherwise instructed Counsel and Senior Counsel for Trials.

AREAS OF SPECIALTY

• Workers’ Compensation Claims
• Employer's Negligence / Common Law Claims
• Motor Vehicle Accident Claims
• Criminal Injuries Compensation Claims
• Abuse in Care Claims
• Third Party Claims
• Family & De Facto Law
• Criminal Law
• Litigation
• Alternative Dispute Resolution

EDUCATION / ADMISSIONS

• Bachelor of Laws
• Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice
• Admission Date: 2 September 2016

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

• Law Society of Western Australia
• Family Law Practitioners Association of Western Australia

Amanda joined Dwyer Durack's Family & De Facto Law Department in 2011.

Amanda is a Legal Assistant with 25 years of experience in Family Law.

Julie joined Dwyer Durack as a Receptionist in April 2016.  In July 2016, Julie joined the Family & De Facto Law Department as a Legal Assistant.

Julie has a Bachelor of Science (Hons) which she achieved in the United Kingdom prior to moving to Western Australia in 2006.