Our People

David Griffiths – Principal Solicitor

bega@dglegal.com.au

David has practised as a Solicitor in the Bega Valley for 30 years. He graduated from the University of New South Wales with degrees in Commerce and Law and also holds a Masters degree in Taxation. He made his “sea change” in 1982, leaving his position in a large Sydney commercial firm to take up practice with well established local firm ‘Trench, Warby and Parbery’.

David has extensive experience in all areas of general legal practice including conveyancing, family law, motor vehicle and employment insurance matters, wills, probate and court appearances. David is available for appointments in our Bega & Merimbula offices

Esther Colson – Solicitor

esther.colson@dglegal.com.au

Esther was born and educated in the Bega Valley. Esther holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Master in Laws (Legal Practice). After working full time as a legal officer for the Department of Immigration & Citizenship in Canberra, Esther returned to the Far South Coast to begin working in a private practice. Esther holds experience in many areas of general practice. Esther is available for appointments in our Bega & Merimbula offices.

Amanda Westerlaken – Licensed Conveyancer & Justice of the Peace

amanda.westerlaken@dglegal.com.au

Amanda holds a Diploma in Teaching, a Graduate Diploma in Law and is a Licensed Conveyancer. Amanda is also a Justice of the Peace. Amanda has been working in the area since 1991 and specialises in conveyancing. Amanda formerly worked in conveyancing and general law with legal firms in Canberra. Amanda can be contacted at our Merimbula office.

Hannah Newell – Licensed Conveyancer & Justice of the Peace

hannah.newell@dglegal.com.au

Hannah was educated in the Bega Valley. Hannah mainly works in the Conveyancing field from our Bega Office, is a Licensed Conveyancer and a Justice of the Peace.

Carmel Barrett – Legal Secretary

carmel.barrett@dglegal.com.au

Carmel was born and educated in the Bega Valley and has been working as a paralegal in the Bega Valley area for over 40 years. Carmel mainly works in the Conveyancing field and can be contacted at our Merimbula office.