Our firm has been practicing in the Newcastle area for over 25 years. The Junction is a convenient location close to banks and other commercial offices and close to the citys courts and Administration offices
Michael was born and bred in Newcastle and has been practicing law since 1967. He has been practicing in the Junction area since 1982, and has vast experience in conveyancing (residential and commercial), wills, Estates, Leasing matters, and the sale and purchase of business.
Michael believes in providing a personal service and has many long term clients that have relied on Michaels advice to support them through their legal dealings. In particular Michael thoroughly enjoys looking after young people buying their first homes and guiding them through that process.
Michael also has vast experience dealing with Probate and estate matters and has been handling such matters for over 30 years.
Michael has the back up of quality long term support staff, who work as a team to provide efficient legal service to the firms clients.
Michael enjoys exercising daily and is an avid surfer and golfer.
James Argiris has been involved in law since 1978, and has been a partner with the firm since 1985.
James main areas of work include:
- Conveyancing (residential and commercial)
- Purchasing and Selling of business
- Leasing
- Commercial Litigation
- Court Appearances
- Criminal Law
- Wills and Estates
- Personal Injury
James has a strong connection with his clients, who rely on his advice to resolve legal matters, in a timely and cost efficient manner.
James has the support of long term support staff who work closely together to achieve the desired results.
Jim has been a past treasurer of the Newcastle Law Society, and is an Honorary Solicitor for many community organisations.
Jim has also been a Notary Public for some four years.
Jim is married with 3 young children, and is heavily involved with his childrens sports, including football, netball and surf life saving. He also enjoys golf, surfing, playing his guitar and travelling.
Graeme is a Partner in the firm and was admitted as a Solicitor in 1991. He has worked in legal firms since 1982, being involved in a wide range of legal areas including conveyancing, wills, estates, commercial litigation and some personal injury cases.
After being admitted he has specialised in Family Law and Defacto Law in both property and childrens matters. Graeme always endeavors to resolve family law disputes with a view to reducing delay and unnecessary legal costs.
Graeme has been President of the Newcastle Law Society and assistant Treasurer of the Hunter Valley Family Law Practitioners Association. He continues to be a member of the Law Society, Hunter Valley Family Law Practitioners Association and Family Law Sector of the Law Council of Australia.
For the last 10 years, he has been involved in the NSW Law Society Mock Trial Program for high schools currently acting as a Magistrate/Judge.
Outside Law, he is married with 2 children. He maintains a close interest in Rugby Union, having played, coached and refereed. He is also involved in tennis and golf.
