Emma Baxter
Practice Manager
Emma joined the firm in 2015 with a background in conveyancing. Following the merger of David Ryan and Associates and Dwyer Legal in 2019, Emma became our Accounts Clerk and provided support to reception. In 2023, Emma moved into the role of Manager.
Tanya Howard
Probate Clerk
Tanya is our Probate Clerk in the Deceased Estates division of the firm, assisting Jo McCormack and James Ryan with Applications for Probate and the administration of Deceased Estates. Tanya also handles any property transactions associates with Deceased Estates (Transmission Applications, Survivorship Applications and Conveyancing for the sale of Estate properties).
Tanya works in our Warrnambool Office Monday-Friday (9.30am-2.30pm).
Sharon Watts
Legal Assistant / Conveyancing Clerk
Sharon originally joined the firm in 2001 as an assistant to David Ryan for over 10 years. Sharon re-joined the firm in 2017. Sharon provides assistance to James Ryan and assists clients with their conveyancing transactions.
Sharon works full time in our Warrnambool Office.
Tammie Jansen
Legal Assistant / Conveyancing Clerk
Tammie joined the firm in December 2018 and provides assistance to Grace Logan. Tammie was admitted as a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives (Victoria) on 24 February 2021.
Tammie works full time in our Warrnambool Office.
Brenda Dempsey
Legal Assistant
Brenda provides assistance to Lucy Doherty, Eliza Ward and Alice Sheehan in our family law team and also provides assistance with VOCAT matters.
Brenda works full time in our Warrnambool Office.
Olivia Cooper
Legal Assistant
Olivia joined the firm in 2019 as our receptionist and now is now an assistant to our criminal law solicitor, Jarrod Lee and also assists with reception.
Olivia works in our Warrnambool Office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Jo Chambers
Legal Assistant / Conveyancing Clerk
Jo Chambers is the Legal Assistant for Jo McCormack from February 2024, having initially joined the firm in December 2022 as our full time accounts clerk and receptionist. Jo also provides support to Ebony Reynolds.
Jo works full time in our Warrnambool Office.
Lucy Pappas
Receptionist and Assistant
Lucy Pappas joined our team in October 2023 as receptionist and assistant to Alice Sheehan.
Lucy works in our Warrnambool Office on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Charlotte Rees
Legal Assistant
Charlotte Rees joined our team in June 2024 as a Legal Assistant to Jarrod Lee and Anna Graham.
Charlotte works in the Warrnambool Office Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
Jessica Theobald
Receptionist
Jessica joined the firm as a part-time receptionist in March 2024 .
Jessica works on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.