Josh grew up and completed all of his schooling years in Alstonville, northern New South Wales, subsequently moving to Queensland, to undertake his law studies at Griffith University. Josh joined the team at Zande Law as a solicitor in November 2014 and since that time, has worked in our Family Law Department dealing with both Property Settlements and Parenting dispute cases for both married and De facto couples alike.

Over this time, Josh has developed an adept ability to stretch across and master the full gamut of skillsets required for excellence in Family Law work demonstrating exceptional skills in dealing with cases involving difficult issues in both property and children’s disputes. One of Josh’s highest attributes is his efficiency and forward-thinking capability. As soon as any action plan is mapped out, he is remarkably quick in delivering upon it. Josh is absolutely dedicated to achieving the best possible outcome for all of his clients but never loses sight of the importance to minimise costs and seize opportunities for healthy compromises where and whenever they might arise. Josh is held in high regard by many other Family Lawyers working in the field and this often proves pivotal in securing highly effective co-operation from the opposing Family Lawyer even in heavily contested disputes. Josh consistently wins high praise from many of our clients for his dedication to excellence in the running of their cases and the exceptional results which are consequently produced.

Outside work, Josh and his wife have two children and is a dedicated sport tragic – seriously, any sport and Josh will have either played it, or is a passionate spectator of it!

Joshua started his career in Sydney with Aerospace Australia gaining a trade in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering. After six years in the trade and two years using his trade in the mines, Josh decided on a career change.

Commencing from 2014 he worked the next four years as a Law Clerk in our office while completing his Bachelor of Laws and practical legal training at Central Queensland University and the College of Law respectively. He was admitted as a Solicitor in the August of 2018.

Josh heads up all of our firm’s work in the fields of preparation of Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney, general Estate Planning advice including preparation of Testamentary Trusts and overseeing of intergenerational Family Trust arrangements. He has also become highly skilled in the specialty area of Elder Law, focusing on Retirement Village contracts, manufactured home arrangements and residential care.

Beyond Wills. Elder Law and Estate planning advice, Josh has also proven his mettle as a highly capable negotiator/litigator in the areas of estate disputes including both prosecuting and defending challenges to Wills including Family Provision Applications, challenges to testamentary capacity and general estate administration issues.

Josh has developed an array of relationships and contacts in the various allied industries of Retirement Villages, Nursing Home/lodges, financial planners and accounting firms.

His resolve and dedication to the highest quality in work has seen him emerge as one of the top solicitors of choice in this region for anyone seeking assistance with Wills and deceased estate administrations and/or resolution of disputes.

Helen has spent in excess of 40 years in the legal industry as a conveyancing paralegal clerk. Her longevity in the industry has given her exposure to and experience with practically any and every conceivable issue that might arise in a conveyancing matter which equips her with an adept ability to not only keep matters on track but sniff out and resolve issues before they become unmanageable problems. Helen brings a rare blend of diplomacy and adversarial tenacity which combine to deliver favourable outcomes for our clients with a minimum of resistance. Helen works tremendously well under pressure and has always impressed with her ability to maintain a cool head in crisis situations.

Rebecca has been a valuable member of our team since 2009, she works as a Paralegal for our Family Law, Personal Injuries, Wills and Administration of Estates Departments. Rebecca has extraordinary file management, client liaison skills and also has a lovely rapport with clients.