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ABKJ Lawyers

Locality: Southport, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 5532 3199

Address: 3 Short St 4215 Southport, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.abkj.com.au/

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25.01.2022 Last year we welcomed Sarah Taripo to the ABKJ Lawyers team. Sarah is working alongside our Practice Manager Anthony as Assistant Practice Manager. Welcome to the team Sarah!

23.01.2022 Our Assistant Practice Manager Role is a unique part-time opportunity which gives not only gives you job security but that work-life balance we all crave. It’s a versatile role, ideal for candidate that has a broad range of skills across many business areas.

21.01.2022 Domestic Violence is not just physical or sexual abuse, it’s any behaviour that is threatening, coercive or controlling. If you need to obtain protection, you’ll need to make an application through the court. Our Family Lawyer, Michelle is available to take your call and discuss your options on 07 5532 3199. For more information about, please visit www.abkj.com.au/domestic-violence-lawyer.html

20.01.2022 Take a look at the changes for General Meetings that will come into place on March 1 2021 in regards to the Body Corporate Standard Module Regulation Changes. If you need help with a Body Corporate matter in the new year, our team will be back in the office from the 11th of January.

20.01.2022 Our partners here at ABKJ have extensive experience in providing advice, representation and assistance in all Body Corporate matters. If you need help through this complex area of the law, contact us today on 07 5532 3199. For more information: www.abkj.com.au/body-corporate-lawyers.html

19.01.2022 What a year we’ve had! We celebrated our 50th year in operation; Survived and thrived during COVID-19; Launched a new website;... And said good bye to our founding partner Michael Kyle and hello to our new Managing Partner David Brown. Happy New Year to all of our clients and contacts! We look forward to seeing what 2021 holds for all of us.

17.01.2022 Want the FAQs on Conveyancing? We’ve compiled a list here which explains everything from What is conveyancing? through to What happens at settlement time? https://www.abkj.com.au/conveyancing-faqs.html If you’re in need of our services, please contact our experienced team today on 07 5532 3199.

16.01.2022 Our dedicated Family Law team offers a broad approach as we bring our commercial and litigation expertise to the issue. We believe that this way we can properly assess your options and strive together for the best possible outcome of your Property matter. www.abkj.com.au/family-law-gold-coast.html

16.01.2022 Anthony Palella is not just our Practice Manager, he is also the Treasurer of the QLD Branch of ALPMA: Australasian Legal Practice Management Association. Tomorrow he will be hosting the most popular webinar of the year which is a presentation on Trust Accounting by the Queensland Law Society. Good luck Anthony!

16.01.2022 As a general rule, mutual courtesy between property owners and waterways users is the best policy, respecting one another’s rights to access and the desire for privacy. Partner Tony Kyle weighs in on Gold Coast waterway issues. https://www.realestate.com.au//tensions-run-high-over-acc/

15.01.2022 Our current partners have more than a century of combined experience across a comprehensive range of legal areas and are backed by a team of experienced solicitors, consultants and law clerks. We take instruction in virtually all areas of modern law and can provide you with expertise on a wide range of legal matters. Take a look at our areas of practice: www.abkj.com.au/areas-of-practice.html

15.01.2022 Managing Partner David Brown believes, "People want a Lawyer who communicates well and who keeps them in the loop. At ABKJ we ensure the lines of communication are always open. If you’d like a lawyer that you can get hold of call our team on 07 5532 3199.

15.01.2022 Did you know that it is currently Queensland Wills Week? It’s an annual community education program to ensure that people are reminded to make these important life plans. Have you made yours? Contact our team to either create or ensure that your will is legally binding. Phone 07 5532 3199 or visit www.abkj.com.au

14.01.2022 With our hats on and sweep in place, yesterday we were Race Day ready. Not even a pandemic could stop the race that stops the nation at ABKJ! What do you think of our spread?

14.01.2022 Body Corporate Bylaws may not be the most interesting topic to some but they do need to be actively reviewed by committees. When was the last time you reviewed your scheme’s bylaws? Our team can assist in tailoring new bylaws to suit your scheme’s needs and wishes.

14.01.2022 We are currently looking to employ an Assistant Practice Manager to fill a permanent part-time position. The successful candidate will have a broad range of duties ranging from Accounts to Human Resources to Marketing. If this sounds like the role for you, please submit your resume via Seek.

13.01.2022 Did you know that we’ve called Number 3 Short Street Southport our home since 1978? We’ve participated and watched the phenomenal growth of the Gold Coast as it has grown into the city it is today including our own building which has grown into the multi-level office building you see today.

11.01.2022 From the ABKJ family to yours, we’d like to wish you a safe and merry Christmas! The ABKJ office will be closed from midday today and will reopen next year at 8.30am on Monday 11th of January.

11.01.2022 Have you heard of DIY Will Kits? Find out why these can be a costly decision for your estate.

09.01.2022 This final article concludes our three-part series that looked into the new Body Corporate and Community Management Regulations. The changes, which will provide more flexible arrangements within body corporates, will come into force on 01/03/2021.

07.01.2022 The person responsible for our day-to-day operations is our Practice Manager Anthony Palella. Anthony guides and supports the entire team at ABKJ in all aspects of the firm’s management and works to enhance the strong workplace culture. Anthony has worked in both large and specialist firms across Australia and has extensive experience in the legal industry having commenced his career in 2008. Anthony has an enthusiasm for innovation and technology which positions him well to embrace and implement change to ensure ABKJ stands strong as a modern law firm.

06.01.2022 There are many Australians currently stranded overseas and with a strict cap on international arrivals, they may be there for a while. With that in mind, it may be time to appoint someone you trust to act on your behalf. From advice on powers of attorney to creating legal documents, we are here to help you. Give us a call on 07 5532 3199 or visit www.abkj.com.au/power-of-attorney.html

04.01.2022 Liberty Community Connect Inc is a local, not for profit organisation that promotes the independence of people who are elderly and people who live with a disability. Our Associate Kim Kyle has been on the Management Committee for the past 3 years and acting as Secretary to the Committee for the last year and the next coming. Liberty Community Connect is an award winning organisation for which Kim is also the honorary solicitor. Learn more about this NFP which promotes, Livin’ Well and Lovin’ Life: https://libertycommunity.org.au/

04.01.2022 Our last partner to introduce you to is our most recently appointed. Daniel Madden began working with us back in July 2014 and practices across many areas of the law. Daniel is another Gold Coast educated lawyer having attended Aquinas College before he obtained a Bachelor or Law and Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) from Griffith University. Before becoming a lawyer, Daniel worked in the aged care industry and developed extensive knowledge of elder law issues and continues to be actively involved advising local aged care service providers and residents.

04.01.2022 An Enduring Power of Attorney is a document we all need to have in place to safeguard us against the possibility we may find ourselves unable to manage our own affairs. We believe they are essential but there are intricacies and dangers involved. Should you need to put an Enduring POA in place, we can assist. Call 07 5531 3199. www.abkj.com.au/articles/enduring-powers-of-attorney/

04.01.2022 It doesn’t need to be the season of giving for Associate Kim Kyle to give back to the community. Kim is the honorary solicitor for the Gold Coast Equestrian Centre which is a world class riding facility in Clagiraba that provides horsemanship and riding lessons to people of ages and abilities. Their motto is Respect. Trust. Relationship. Safety. Community which is a motto we can get behind.

03.01.2022 Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport have been assisting troubled boaters on the Gold Coast for almost 50 years now. We are proud to once again be appointed their honorary solicitor. We’d also like to congratulate their new President Glenn Norris who has been a member for nearly 25 years.

01.01.2022 On March 1 2021, the new Body Corporate and Community Management (Standard Module) Regulation will come into force. Take a look at this article which explains what changes are being made to Committees.