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Luke Shanahan
Principal Solicitor
As principal solicitor of Shanahan Family Law in Maroochydore, Luke Shanahan is a reliable and experienced Sunshine Coast family law expert, offering compassionate support to people and families experiencing the most difficult circumstances through a divorce or separation. Whether you’re seeking help with child support, parenting matters, divorce, property consent orders, financial agreements, domestic violence, joint applications for divorce, or the preparation of DIY affidavits and consent orders, Luke can help.
As sad as it is to see couples and families split, he feels privileged to be able to help his clients find a better life through their family law services. “I believe we all deserve a second chance at finding a better life, and if this is through a divorce, then we will do everything we can to ensure our client’s success through whatever means.”
Luke and Family Life
Creating a better life for my clients
Luke is the proud husband of a beautiful wife and three daughters. He understands the pressures and constraints that sometimes come with family life. His passion for helping people through their family challenges started in 2008. An expert at assisting those involved in all aspects of family law.
Having a strong network on the Sunshine Coast, whether you require an professional family lawyer, solicitor, mediator, barrister, paralegal or legal resources, Luke can help.
Being highly motivated and with exceptional communication skills, Luke’s extensive experience in legal analysis focuses on achieving value-driven results for his clients. Contact Luke or a team member to learn how they can give you a head start on a better life. Thanks for reading this far.
Lindsay Nicholson
Senior Family Lawyer
Lindsay Nicholson
Senior Family Lawyer
Lindsay is a Senior Family Lawyer with experience in top-tier, mid-tier, boutique, regional, and suburban law firms. After graduating from the University of Queensland with an Arts/Law degree, Lindsay has developed a strong Family Law practice based on a" Clients Come First" philosophy. He has represented clients in Magistrates, Children's and Family Courts, domestic and family violence, child protection, parenting, property and spousal maintenance matters throughout Queensland, NSW, Victoria, and Western Australia.
In addition to being an exceptionally experienced courtroom litigator, Lindsay is a strong advocate of pre-action procedures and the settlement of matters via negotiation. He has represented numerous clients in alternative dispute resolution processes such as private mediation and arbitration. A father of three and grandfather of two, Lindsay's lived and professional experiences, and his passion for all things family, make him a protective and respected lawyer dedicated to his clients no matter what time of day or night they may need him. Lindsay welcomes the merger of the Federal Circuit Court and Family Court of Australia in September 2021 and the much stronger focus on pre-action procedures and programming of litigated matters to achieve timely resolution of disputes for parties.
- Phone:(07) 5408 4470
Danielle O’Connor
Senior Family Lawyer
Danielle O’Connor
Senior Family Lawyer
- Phone:(07) 5408 4470
Clare Chalk
Solicitor
Clare Chalk
Solicitor
Ilinke Naude
Solicitor
Ilinke Naude
Solicitor
Angela Holland
Paralegal
Angela Holland
Paralegal
Travis Terracall
Paralegal
Travis Terracall
Paralegal
Chanel Sousa
Legal Secretary
Chanel Sousa
Legal Secretary
Katrina Wretham
Receptionist
Katrina Wretham
Receptionist
Roselle Alqueza
Legal Secretary
Roselle Alqueza
Legal Secretary
Jackie Faiella
Accounts Manager
Jackie Faiella
Accounts Manager
Danielle O’Connor
Senior Family Lawyer
Danielle O’Connor
Senior Family Lawyer
- Phone:(07) 5408 4470
Kate Woodhouse
Paralegal
Kate Woodhouse
Paralegal
Roselle Alqueza
Legal Secretary
Roselle Alqueza
Legal Secretary
Join our team
We are a close-knit team that supports each other and our clients to move as quickly as possible through the challenges they are facing. We are very family-orientated, and we all try to spend as much time with our families as possible. As family law lawyers, we believe in helping people get through their family law issues in a dignified manner.
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If you are passionate about helping people work through their family law matters. Send us your resume.