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Jim
Cosgriff - Partner
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Contact
Jim: jimc@colegal.com.au
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| Profile:
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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.
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| Areas
of Practice: |
Commercial
Law, Contracts, Commercial Litigation, Sale & Purchase
of businesses |
| Assistant: |
Sarah
Brownhill |
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Jennifer
Orchard
- Partner |
Contact
Jenny: jennyo@colegal.com.au |
| Profile:
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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. |
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| Areas
of Practice: |
Family
Law, Criminal Law, Wills, Estate Planning, Business Succession |
| Assistant: |
Merryn
Anderson |
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Jeff
Toll
- Consultant |
Contact
Jeff: jefft@colegal.com.au
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| Profile:
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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. |
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| Areas
of Practice: |
Commercial
Law, Property Law, Wills and Probate. |
| Assistant: |
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Jason
Hanke
- Solicitor |
Contact
Jason: jasonh@colegal.com.au |
| Profile: |
Jason
was born and raised in the Goulburn Valley. He left
for Melbourne in 2002 to pursue tertiary studies and
in 2007 he graduated with a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor
of Behavioural Science from La Trobe University. In
2008 he moved to Albury where he completed his Articles
of Clerkship and, in February 2009, attained admission
to practice. Jason returned home to the Goulburn Valley
in 2009 and joined our team in April 2010. |
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| Areas
of Practice: |
Criminal
Law, Conveyancing, Sale and Purchase of Business, Civil
Litigation |
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Hugh
Melville -
Associate |
Contact
Hugh: hughm@colegal.com.au
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Profile:
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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.
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| Areas
of Practice: |
Commercial
Law, Conveyancing, Leasing, Sale and Purchase of Businesses
and Water Law. |
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| Assistant: |
Melissa
Buchanan |
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Christine
McCallum
- Law Clerk |
Contact
Christine: chrism@colegal.com.au |
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Profile:
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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. |
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Colin
Height
- Business Manager
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Contact
Colin: colinh@colegal.com.au
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Profile:
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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. |
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| Assistant: |
Lisa
Baker (Receptionist) |
