Jim Cosgriff - Partner

Contact Jim: jimc@colegal.com.au
Profile:

Jim was admitted to practice in 1992 after graduating from Melbourne University with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours). He originally practiced in and was a partner of a firm in Melbourne before moving to Echuca for a lifestyle change for himself and his family. He became a partner of Stewarts Solicitors in 2000. Jim is actively involved in junior football and cycling within the community.

Areas of Practice: Commercial Law, Contracts, Commercial Litigation, Sale & Purchase of businesses
Assistant: Sarah Brownhill
 

Jennifer Orchard
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Partner

Contact Jenny: jennyo@colegal.com.au
Profile: After completing a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Jurisprudence at Monash University, Jennifer was admitted to practice in 1989. She completed her Articles of Clerkship in Geelong where she practiced for a further two years. Jennifer then moved to Kyabram in 1991 where she practiced and was a partner of a local firm. She joined the partnership of Stewarts Solicitors in 2001. Jennifer is a keen netball supporter, is actively involved in the Kyabram Football Netball Club and is the current secretary of the Goulburn Valley Netball League.
Areas of Practice: Family Law, Criminal Law, Wills, Estate Planning, Business Succession
Assistant: Merryn Anderson
Simon Nunan
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Partner
Contact Simon: simon@colegal.com.au
Profile: Simon graduated from Melbourne University with a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce in 1998. After working as a media liaison and later IT manager of a sports management and marketing company, Simon studied to obtain a Post-Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice in 2001. Admitted to practice and moving to Echuca in 2002, he became a partner of Cosgriff Orchard Legal in 2005. Simon is a member of the Committee of Management of Community Living and Respite Services.
Areas of Practice: Business Law; Conveyancing of Residential and Commercial Property (including farms); Local Government Law and Leasing.
Assistant: Libby Glenn
 

Jeff Toll
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Consultant

Contact Jeff: jefft@colegal.com.au 
Profile: Jeff has many years experience in law, having been a local Solicitor at another law establishment in Echuca. Jeff joined Cosgriff Orchard Legal in 2005. Jeff brings much experience and knowledge to our team.
Areas of Practice: Commercial Law, Property Law, Wills and Probate.
Assistant: Libby Glenn
 

Hugh Melville -
Associate

Contact Hugh: hughm@colegal.com.au
  Profile:

Hugh graduated from Monash University with a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce in May 2005. He relocated from Melbourne to Echuca in 2005 and was admitted to practice in March 2006. Hugh is a member of the Echuca Lawn Tennis Club and is treasurer of the Echuca United Football Club.

Areas of Practice: Commercial Law, Conveyancing, Leasing, Sale and Purchase of Businesses and Water Law.  
Assistant: Gary Cook  
  Shanell Dolan
- Solicitor
Contact Shanell : shanelld@colegal.com.au
Profile: Shanell graduated from Deakin University with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours). Shanell relocated from Terang to join Cosgriff Orchard Legal as an article clerk in November 2006.
Shanell is a member of the Echuca Central YMCA and is Secretary of the Echuca-Moama Music Festival Inc
Ainsley Norman
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Trainee Solicitor
Contact Ainsley: ainsleyn@colegal.com.au
  Ainsley graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2008 with a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts (Major in Criminology). She relocated from Melbourne to Echuca in January 2009 to join Cosgriff Orchard Legal as a Trainee Solicitor. Ainsley is a member of the YMCA Greater Murray and has also joined the Campaspe Young Professionals Network.
Christine McCallum
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Law Clerk
 
Contact Christine: chrism@colegal.com.au
  Profile:
Christine joined the firm after moving from the Mornington Peninsula. She has extensive experience as a legal secretary and has a wide legal background. Christine has lived in the local area for nine years.
 
  Colin Height
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Business Manager
Contact Colin: colinh@colegal.com.au
  Profile: Born and bred in Echuca, Colin has returned to the area with his family to take up a position with Cosgriff Orchard Legal.
Colin is a Chartered Accountant with a number of years experience working in the finance industry in Melbourne and overseas. Colin is responsible for the financial operations of the firm.
Assistant: Lisa Baker (Receptionist)
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