Phillip Wilkins (Principal)
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Phillip was admitted to the Supreme Court of New South Wales in 1974 and has over 40 years experience in a number of fields. Phillip is also on the High Court Roll of Practitioners. Phillip possesses extensive experience in Family Law, Criminal Law, Care and Protection, Commercial and Corporate law, Leases, Estates, Wills and Guardianship just to name a few. Phillip is also currently an Independent Children’s Lawyer, acting for the best interests of children in Family Law matters. Phillip is committed to helping the local community. Phillip is engaged with a number of not-for-profit organisations assisting the wider community in wills including but not limited to the Salvation Army. Phillip has acted for clients in a number of high profile matters and is well loved and respected by members of the community.
Phillip is a Legal Aid Panel Lawyer.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Laws (USYD)
- Bachelor of Commerce (UNSW)
- Graduate Diploma in Criminology (USYD)
Olivia Wilkins (Senior Associate)
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Shortly before her admission to the Supreme Court of New South Wales in October 2008, Olivia became part of Phillip A. Wilkins & Associates. She holds a position on the High Court Roll of Practitioners. Specialising as an Independent Children’s Lawyer, Olivia champions the best interests of children in Family Law cases. Her expertise extends across various areas of Family Law, encompassing complex parenting and property issues, de-facto relationship breakdowns, child support matters, mediation, dispute resolution, domestic violence concerns, and AVOs.
Olivia frequently represents her clients in both the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. However, she prioritizes negotiation and settlement discussions, aiming to resolve matters amicably before they escalate to court proceedings. In addition to her professional commitments, Olivia contributes to the community by serving on the Family Law legal aid panel and volunteering at a community-based legal center.
Olivia also has experience in property law, wills, powers of attorney, care and protection and crime.
Olivia is a Legal Aid Panel Lawyer.
Qualifications
- Bachelor Arts (USYD)
- Bachelor of Laws (UOW)
- Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
Christy Riad (Associate Solicitor)
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In early 2017, Christy began her journey at Phillip A. Wilkins & Associates as a legal secretary, swiftly advancing to a full-time paralegal role. Driven by her passion and unwavering commitment to helping people, Christy completed her Bachelor of Law by April 2018, followed by admission to the Supreme Court of New South Wales on 18 October 2018 and the High Court Roll of Practitioners. Continuing her pursuit of legal expertise, Christy pursued advanced studies, culminating in a Master of Applied Family Law from the College of Law. With a comprehensive grasp of family law, Christy adeptly navigates the complexities of matters involving separated, married, de facto couples, and extended family members. Her proficiency encompasses various intricate aspects such as advanced parenting disputes involving high-risk family violence, child abuse, Magellan matters, child abduction, parental mental health, substance abuse, dysregulated and high-conflict co-parenting, relocation, property settlements (including pet custody) and divorce. Notably, Christy has honed her advocacy skills, particularly in child abduction cases, boasting a remarkable success rate in child recovery. Her approach to assisting clients is marked by empathy and pragmatism, drawing from her psychological studies and domestic violence training to provide a trauma-informed perspective to those facing family violence. Throughout the legal process, she ensures her clients feel empowered and heard, steadfastly supporting them through every stage of their family law journey.
Other experience includes, dispute resolution in private and public settings, crime and civil proceedings.
Christy is a Legal Aid Panel Lawyer.
Qualifications
- Bachelor Arts (Psychology Major)
- Bachelor of Laws (Psychology Major) (LLB)
- Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
- Master of Applied law – Family Law
Sarah Sarabi (Paralegal)
Sarah joined Phillip A. Wilkins & Associates in early August 2022 and is a valued and esteemed member of the team. Sarah is currently undertaking her final year studying a Bachelor of Law at Western Sydney University and has a keen interest in both Family Law and Criminal Law.
Sarah
Eiriz Merjudio (Paralegal)
Eiriz joined Phillip A. Wilkins & Associates in August 2022 and is a valued and esteemed member of the team.
Eiriz is currently studying a Bachelor of Law at The University of Notre Dame, Sydney and is expected to complete her studies in late 2024.
Contact our paralegals @ [email protected]
Keona Harb (Legal Secretary)
Keona joined Phillip A. Wilkins & Associates in April 2024.
Sabrina Jacob (Legal Secretary)
Sabrina joined Phillip A. Wilkins & Associates in April 2024.
Contact our reception @ [email protected]