Our Team
Meet our award winning team! All our Solicitors are extremely competent and run complex Court matters on a daily basis. Our team of experienced lawyers is dedicated to providing comprehensive assistance and support in matters related to divorce, child custody, spousal support, and more.
You can choose any format of consultation with our lawyer:
Solicitors
You can book a free consultation with a Solicitor
Senior Solicitors
You can book a consultation with a Senior Solicitor at a cost of $250 fee
Principal Solicitors
You can book a consultation with a Principal Solicitor at a cost of $550 fee
Paralegals
Proficient paralegal team ensuring quality and diligence in every case
Senior Paralegal, Family Law Practice
Helena Schmidt
Paralegal, Family Law Practice
Paralegal, Family Law and Domestic Violence Practice
Michelle Rubaduka
Lauren Warburton
Paralegal, Family Law Practice
Leah Clapa
ClientCare Team
ClientCare Team: constant communication and prompt assistance for our clients
Law Practice Manager
Mariia Kurgan
Legal Assistant
Legal Assistant
Georgina Cunningham
Elior Rinon
Legal Assistant
Emma Brinkley
Legal Assistant
Anastasia Reeve
Legal Assistant
Legal Assistant
Sean Han
Michelle Tan
"Hi my name is Mischka and I am the official Genuine Legal Office Pup! My mum is the Legal Practice Director and she along with my dad adopted me from the RSPCA just over a year ago. Now I get to spend time at work earning my treats by keeping everyone at Genuine Legal and their clients in line by demanding they throw my tennis balls and give me belly rubs"
Office pet
Mischka
Evgeny Vasilyev
Principal Solicitor,
Nationally Accredited Mediator, Family Law
He studied Law at Southern Cross University in Queensland, Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice at the Australian National University, Graduate Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution, Notarial Training course at the College of Law, Wills & Estates component at Bond University and the International Family Law at the University of Southern Queensland.
He has practiced Family Law during his entire career.
07 2113 4645 (Office hours mobile)
+61 405 064 960 (After hours and urgent assistance mobile)
Victoria Eastwood
Principal Solicitor / Legal Practitioner Director, Family Law
Victoria graduated from a Bachelor of Laws and the Legal Practice Course at the University of the West of England. Victoria was admitted as a Solicitor in England and Wales in 2010. Victoria was then admitted in Darwin in 2016 after studying at Charles Darwin University. She moved to Brisbane in 2017 and has been the Legal Practice Director and a Principal Solicitor at Genuine Legal since 2019.
07 2113 4645 (Office hours mobile)
+61 405 064 960 (After hours and urgent assistance mobile)
Nicole Mackenzie
Solicitor, Family Law Practice
Nicole has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Tasmania and the University of East Anglia in the UK. Nicole has a Juris Doctor from the University of Southern Queensland and a Graduate Diploma of Practical Legal Training from the Queensland University of Technology. Nicole has worked for a Community Legal Service, Conducted Legal Research for an NGO and worked with Children in Foster Care.
07 2113 4645 (Office hours mobile)
+61 405 064 960 (After hours and urgent assistance mobile)
Jana Schik
Solicitor, Family Law Practice
Jana studied a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of International Business from Griffith University. Jana commenced with Genuine Legal as a Paralegal in 2018 and was admitted as a Solicitor in 2019. Since being admitted as a Solicitor, Jana has worked in Family Law and Migration Law. Jana has a keen interest in International Family Law matters and is fluent in Russian, German and English.
07 2113 4645 (Office hours mobile)
+61 405 064 960 (After hours and urgent assistance mobile)
Samuel Warren
Solicitor, Family Law Practice
Samuel has a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from the Queensland University of Technology. He is currently undertaking a Masters of Applied Law (Family Law) at the College of Law. Samuel practices exclusively in Family Law and started his work at a Community Legal Centre before continuing his role within a private family law firm, which allowed him to dedicate his focus and passion in Family Law.
07 2113 4645 (Office hours mobile)
+61 405 064 960 (After hours and urgent assistance mobile)
Chloe Walker
Solicitor, Family Law Practice
Chloe has a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Journalism dual degree from the University of the Sunshine Coast before obtaining her Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the College of Law. Chloe began her career in Law over four years before moving into Family Law as a Paralegal at Genuine Legal in March 2022. Chloe was admitted to legal practice and became a Solicitor.
07 2113 4645 (Office hours mobile)
+61 405 064 960 (After hours and urgent assistance mobile)
Claire Sherwood
Solicitor, Family Law Practice
Claire graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Commerce from Griffith University and subsequently completed a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice with Queensland University of Technology. She was admitted as a legal practitioner to the Supreme Court of Queensland in 2023. Claire has been employed with Genuine Legal since mid-2023 and is a Family Law Solicitor.
07 2113 4645 (Office hours mobile)
+61 405 064 960 (After hours and urgent assistance mobile)
Tia-Bree Evans
Solicitor, Family Law Practice
Tia-Bree graduated with a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Southern Queensland, completed her Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice and was admitted to the Supreme Court of Queensland. Tia-Bree started her legal career doing administration at an international law firm, before transitioning to a paralegal position in the area of succession. She now practices family law at Genuine Legal.
07 2113 4645 (Office hours mobile)
+61 405 064 960 (After hours and urgent assistance mobile)
Tara Lunnon
Solicitor, Family Law Practice
Tara graduated from the University of Southern Queensland with a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts majoring in International Relations.
She has completed her Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice and is currently completing a Masters of Applied Law (Family Law) with the College of Law. She has previously worked for the Queensland Department of Education and for a boutique family law firm.
07 2113 4645 (Office hours mobile)
+61 405 064 960 (After hours and urgent assistance mobile)
Tamsin McAlister
Solicitor, Family Law Practice
Tamsin graduated from a Bachelor of Science (majoring in biomedical science) and a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from the University of Queensland.
Tamsin has had a wide variety of experience commencing work in Personal Injuries, before moving to Insurance and then Family Law.
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Jason Goebel
Solicitor, Family Law and Domestic Violence Practice
On completing degrees in Education specialising in Science and Mathematics, Jason worked in the United Kingdom for several years. On his return to Queensland and after spending time in the Army, Jason completed his Undergraduate Degree in Law. Before joining the Genuine Legal Team, Jason worked for a National Legal firm, Brisbane City Council, The Australian Defence Force and Education Queensland.
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+61 405 064 960 (After hours and urgent assistance mobile)
Bridget Entriken
Solicitor, Family Law and Domestic Violence Practice
Bridget has a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Southern Queensland. Bridget completed her Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice and was admitted to the Supreme Court of Queensland. Prior to Genuine Legal, Bridget worked in a private law firm and real estate agency which allowed her to understand the importance of client interaction and gain skills in organisation and time management.
07 2113 4645 (Office hours mobile)
+61 405 064 960 (After hours and urgent assistance mobile)
Chloe Tang
Senior Solicitor, Family Law Practice
Chloe is a QUT alumna and completed a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Business (International Business).
She practices across a varied caseload comprising parenting, property and divorce matters including complex court matters and Binding Financial Agreements. She prides herself in providing clear and pragmatic advice and ensures her clients are well informed prior to making decisions.
07 2113 4645 (Office hours mobile)
+61 405 064 960 (After hours and urgent assistance mobile)
Jacob Butcher
Senior Solicitor, Family Law Practice
Jacob graduated with a Bachelor of Laws with Honours and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Queensland. Before joining Genuine Legal, Jacob completed an internship at the Department of Justice and Attorney General, and previously worked in Uber's logistics and policy team at Uber's Brisbane Headquarters. Jacob is an avid chess player and enjoys playing futsal in his spare time.
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+61 405 064 960 (After hours and urgent assistance mobile)
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