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
 

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:  
Jason Hanke
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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.
Areas of Practice: Criminal Law, Conveyancing, Sale and Purchase of Business, Civil Litigation
 

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: Melissa Buchanan  
 
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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