Peter Lumsden
Practice Manager
Peter has been with the firm since March 1985. He has had a variety of roles during this time. In 1991 he became the Practice Manager of the firm. Peter enjoys playing golf at the Warrnambool Golf Club of which he has been a member for over 25 years.
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 the Office on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Sharon Watts
Law Clerk/
Conveyancer
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 in the Office 9am-3:30pm each weekday.
Ann Johnson
Law Clerk
Ann joined the firm in August 2015, providing assistance to Tony Robinson. Ann now provides assistance to Adam Bellman.
Tammie Jansen
Law Clerk/
Conveyancer
Tammie joined the firm in December 2018 and provides assistance to Jo McCormack and Isaac Mahoney-Kendall. Tammie was admitted as a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives (Victoria) on 24 February 2021.
Emma Baxter
Accounts/Reception
Emma joined the firm in 2015 with a background in conveyancing. Emma loves to help our clients feel welcome as soon as they walk in the door. Emma is our Accounts Clerk and provides support to reception.
Vanessa Vickery
Law Clerk

Olivia Cooper
Reception
Olivia joined the firm in 2019 as our receptionist.