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Trevor Quirk
Trevor has practiced law for many years, having graduated from the University of Canterbury in 1975 with a Bachelor of Laws. Trevor joined layburn Hodgins in 1981. His smiling face and enthusiasm for the law has endeared him to clients over those years of practice.
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John Abbott
John graduated from the University of Canterbury in 1989 with a Bachelor of Laws. He initially practised on the West Coast gaining invaluable experience in the litigation area. Moving to Christchurch in 1993 John managed a suburban law office before joining Layburn Hodgins as an Associate in 2000. He became a Partner of the firm in April 2002.
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Duncan Macintyre
Duncan Macintyre has 20 years experience in all aspects of residential and commercial conveyancing, leasing and tenancy. He is an able negotiator and provides clients with advice on business transactions including franchise agreements, licensing and financing.
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Susie Tait
Susie joined the Layburn Hodgins in 2006 and became an Associate in 2008. Susie specialises in Family Law particularly assisting clients with the difficult issues which arise when a relationship begins or ends such as 'prenuptial agreements', dividing the assets and debts of the relationship, resolving the care of the children, and dissolving the marriage. This often includes associated advice regarding trusts and property matters in general.
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Daniel Quirk
Daniel graduated from the University of Canterbury with an LLB in 2004 and immediately joined Layburn Hodgins to gain vital experience before embarking on his working OE in true Kiwi style. During his travels Daniel lived in London for four years working in a litigation support role for a large London law firm and then for the Department of Trade & Industry investigating misconduct in personal and corporate insolvency.
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Kylie Dawson
Kylie joined Layburn Hodgins soon after she began practicing Law in 2009. Kylie primarily works in the Commercial and Conveyancing team with John Abbott; however, because Layburn Hodgins is a general practice Firm, Kylie enjoys being able to practice in other areas such as Employment and Family Law.
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Lisa Donnelly
Having worked in law firms in various roles since leaving school Lisa joined Layburn Hodgins in January 2004 and is invaluable as the Practice Manager responsible for the Nominee Company Lending, Trust Account, Firm Account, Debtors, Creditors, and co-ordinating all administration ensuring that the Firm runs smoothly.
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Judith Field
The staff cannot remember a time when Judith was not part of the Layburn Hodgins team! As our longest serving employee Judith has been secretary to Mr Layburn, Mr Hodgins and has worked for each subsequent Partner of the Firm. Judith is currently the right hand woman to Richard McGuire and Susie Tait.
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Joy Woodward
With almost 11 years in the team at Layburn Hodgins Joy is secretary to John Abbott and Duncan Macintyre.
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Kirstin Ross
Is secretary to Amanda Fitzgibbon and Erin Ebborn with seven years experience working in Litigation.
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