With over 35 years experience under her belt, Lois has family law knowledge and experience envied by many. She can expertly assist you in matters involving complex trust and corporate structures, taxation and superannuation issues. Combined with a knack for strategy, Lois translates her expertise and skill into positive outcomes for you.

As one of our firm’s most sought after lawyers, Lois is also highly regarded by her peers and holds a senior level position in the local family law community. Beloved by her clients both past and present, Lois has also built strong relationships over the course of her career with accountants, financial planners, valuers and other business people across the country who, in recognising Lois’ skills, send their own clients and family members to Lois for advice and assistance.

With Lois as your lawyer, you will have a committed and determined advocate guiding you through the family law process. Lois understands the stress you experience in a family breakdown and as a result, she brings compassion, patience and reassurance when working with you at each step of the way.

While Lois’ niche practice areas are complex property matters, including de-facto property matters and farming cases, she also regularly acts in difficult parenting matters, both within Australia and internationally. Lois also advises the ACT Law Society through her position on the Professional Complaints Committees of the ACT Law Society. Outside the world of family law, Lois is passionate about issues confronting Alzheimer’s sufferers and their families.

Awards

Leading Family & Divorce Lawyers – Canberra 2024 | Preeminent Lawyer

Leading Parenting, Custody & Children's Matters Lawyers – Canberra 2024 | Recommended Lawyer

Leading Family & Divorce Lawyers – Canberra 2023 | Preeminent Lawyer

Leading Parenting, Custody & Children's Matters Lawyers – Canberra 2023 | Recommended Lawyer

Preeminent Family & Divorce Lawyer, ACT 2022 (Doyle’s Guide to the Australian Legal Profession)

Recommended Parenting, Custody & Children's Matters Lawyer, ACT 2022 (Doyle's Guide to the Australian Legal Profession)

Preeminent Family & Divorce Lawyer, ACT 2021 (Doyle’s Guide to the Australian Legal Profession)

Recommended Parenting, Custody & Children's Matters Lawyer, ACT 2021 (Doyle's Guide to the Australian Legal Profession)

Preeminent Family & Divorce Lawyer, ACT 2020 (Doyle’s Guide to the Australian Legal Profession)

Recommended Parenting, Custody & Children's Matters Lawyer, ACT 2020 (Doyle's Guide to the Australian Legal Profession)

Preeminent Family & Divorce Lawyer, ACT 2019 (Doyle’s Guide to the Australian Legal Profession)

Recommended Parenting, Custody & Children's Matters Lawyer, ACT 2019 (Doyle's Guide to the Australian Legal Profession)

Preeminent Family & Divorce Lawyer, ACT 2018 (Doyle’s Guide to the Australian Legal Profession)

Preeminent Family & Divorce Lawyer, ACT 2017 (Doyle’s Guide to the Australian Legal Profession)

Preeminent Family Lawyer, ACT 2016 (Doyle’s Guide to the Australian Legal Profession)

Leading Family Lawyer, ACT 2015 (Doyle’s Guide to the Australian Legal Profession)

Preeminent Family Lawyer, ACT 2014 (Doyle’s Guide to the Australian Legal Profession)

Qualifications

Masters of Law, Dispute Resolution (University of Technology, Sydney)

Diploma of Law (Solicitors Admission Board)

Bachelor of Arts (University of New South Wales)

Accredited Family Law Specialist (Law Society NSW)