Our Team

Dean is a Queensland Law Society Accredited Specialist in his area of expertise. He is one of approximately 110 such accredited specialists in Queensland (there are approximately 8,600 solicitors in the state). Since 1989 Dean has helped many people through traumatic events in their lives.

In the area of Family Law Amanda handles divorce, matrimonial property settlement, de facto property settlement, parenting arrangements, domestic violence and child support issues. In Wills and Estates, Amanda handles challenges to Wills, prepares Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney and manages Estate distributions including Probate applications.

Malcolm was a Queensland Law Society Accredited Family Law Specialist up until 2016. He has extensive experience in complicated property and children's matters. Malcolm has run many complex cases before the Family Court.

Having practised extensively in property settlement, parenting matters and domestic violence matters for over a decade, Elizabeth combines her high level of legal expertise, with a practical and compassionate approach to help her clients navigate their lives after the breakdown of their relationship.

Catherine Cheek is dedicated to assisting people through some of the most difficult times of their lives by providing understanding and empathetic legal representation. Her goal is to make her clients feel supported throughout litigation, to stand up for those who are suffering and to achieve the best outcome possible.

John began his career with Legal Aid, working in both criminal and family law. John has now joined Kennedy Spanner Lawyers, where he enjoys being able to come to work to help clients who have been disadvantaged and suffered financial loss through no fault of their own.

Graham is a senior solicitor who has been practising law since 1989. He has extensive experience in Family Law and Wills and Estates and has a special interest in Business Law, Commercial Law, Trusts and Leasing and the implication of these areas of law in the context of complex family law property matters.