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- Our People
  Our experienced team will assist you in trying to obtain a prompt, practical resolution of issues arising from your legal problem.
- History
  In January 1915, Walter Dwyer and John Peter Durack formed the firm of Dwyer Durack, beginning a long and successful history. Read about the firm's journey so far.
Areas of Specialty
- Family Law
  The breakdown of a marriage or de facto relationship can prove to be one of the most challenging times in a person's life. Our Family Law lawyers have the strength, sensitivity and skills to assist you when you need it most.
- Personal Injuries
  We understand that compensation claims are often quite overwhelming, complex and stressful. Dwyer Durack combines a high degree of legal expertise with caring sensitivity to our client's needs. We fight to obtain maximum compensation for our claim and protect your legal rights. this professional approach produces winning results. Contact our experienced team of personal Injury lawyers today for assistance with your claim
- Criminal Law
  Our Criminal Lawyers have extensive experience in acting for all persons requiring advice and representation in a broad range of criminal matters in both State and Federal jurisdictions.
- Wills, Probate & Estates
  No one likes to think about it too much, but succession plans make transitions easier not only for yourself but also for your family. Let our experienced team provide you with advice and assistance in relation to estate planning (including Will drafting), probate services and estate disputes.
- Litigation & Dispute Resolution
  Learn about how our experienced team can help you resolve disputes of all scale and size, across all jurisdictions, and in all Courts, Tribunals and Commissions.
- Liquor Licensing
  Do you require a liquor license for a restaurant, hotel, entertainment venue, nightclub, event, wholesale business or production? Our team of experienced Liquor Licensing lawyers can assist you through the entire application process.
- Employee Relations
  When your career and financial security comes into compromise it can be a stressful and sometimes intimidating situation. Let our experienced legal team help you protect your interests.
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+61 9289 9888
ssweeney@dwyerdurack.com.au

Sebastian Sweeney

LLB, BComm

Lawyer - Family & De Facto Law

Sebastian joined Dwyer Durack's Family & De Facto Law Department in September 2020.

Sebastian has practiced exclusively in the area of Family Law since his admission in 2018. Sebastian has experience in a wide variety of family law matters, including property settlement, parenting arrangements and applications for divorce.

In his daily practice, Sebastian is focused on delivering clear advice to enable his clients to make well-informed decisions regarding their matter.

Areas of Specialty

Family & De Facto Law
Litigation
Alternative Dispute Resolution

Education / Admissions

Bachelor of Law
Bachelor of Commence, majors in Corporate Finance and Investment Finance
Graduate Diploma of Law
Admission Date (Supreme Court of WA): 5 May 2018

Professional Memberships

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

Our People

Peter Fraser Managing Director

Maree van der Kwast Director

Eleanor Scarff Director

Daniel Gill Co-Head of Department - Wills, Probate & Estates

Chad Heslop Head of Department - Family & De Facto Law

David Squires Senior Lawyer - Family & De Facto Law

Alec Weston Senior Lawyer - Liquor Licensing

Beverley Sorrell Senior Lawyer - Wills, Estates and Probate

Lucie Ingram Senior Lawyer - Personal Injury Law

Anna Christiansen Lawyer - Wills, Probate & Estates

Lani Rimkus Lawyer - Personal Injury Law

Emily Pickering Lawyer - Criminal Law & Liquor Licensing

Sebastian Sweeney Lawyer - Family & De Facto Law

Sharon Norris Chartered Legal Executive - Wills, Probate & Estates

Leanne Shepherd Senior Paralegal - Liquor Licensing

Sylvia Knighton Senior Legal Assistant - General Litigation

Susan Carpenter Senior Legal Assistant / Paralegal - Family & De Facto Law

Tracey McCurdy Senior Legal Assistant / Paralegal - Family & De Facto Law

Amanda Thorpe Legal Assistant - Personal Injury Law

Chris Betcher Legal Assistant - Wills, Probate and Estates

Karen Dick Legal Assistant - Personal Injury Law

Joanne Sweetman Legal Assistant - Wills, Probate and Estates

Michelle Haseldine Legal Assistant - Personal Injury Law

Elvie Colleran Administrative Assistant

Shevaun Cooley Receptionist / Trainee Legal Assistant