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Kayne Roy Ballard

Locality: Southport, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 5670 8288

Address: Suite 1, Level 2, GCBiz Hub, 35-39 Scarborough Street 4215 Southport, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.kayneroyballard.com

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16.01.2022 The Rest is Just Gravy I was reminding this morning and I thought about this jacket. I obtained this jacket when I travelled to Poland in 2019 to teach English.... It got me thinking further, in 2012 I was admitted to the Supreme Court of Queensland as a lawyer and I thought to myself I have achieved everything I need to in life, the rest is just gravy. I thought for a person diagnosed with cerebral palsy that in itself was an achievement enough. To the end of 2012 I worked in a law firm where the client base was predominately South American and I look it upon myself to teach myself Spanish. That same year, I was introduced to an Argentine lawyer who also showed me the opportunities that can open up if one is qualified to teach English. In the closing of 2012 I completed my TESOL at Griffith University. In 2013 I started work for another law firm on the Gold Coast where I was introduced to the tools of my craft (now specialisation) that being will drafting, trust deed drafting and the wonderful world of estate litigation. It was in that position that I met Ilan who I did not know it then but who would become a huge influence on my passion for estate planning and litigation. In 2013, I had the pleasure of instructing Ilan and commenced appearing in the Supreme Court of Queensland on my own. Through 2013 -2015 I appeared in numerous matters in the criminal realm and I developed a bit of a reputation (desirable or not) as I maintained my flare, playfulness and maintained my legal ethics. May be you can shed some light on that Bettina? In 2015 I also completed my Graduate Certificate in Australian Migration Law at the Australian National University. At the end of 2015, I was having drinks with a very close legal brother of mine and it was in that conversation her said you will never be happy until you are doing your own thing. In 2015 I booked flights to Argentina however due to mounting pressure and an inability to support my principals. I cancelled the flight to Argentina and I commenced the Practice Management Course. At the PMC I met two great colleagues one who would later become one of my greatest assets and effectively save my life. In 2016, I commenced trading as Simpliciter Legal Solutions as a sole trader. In this period I had a matter which went all the way to the Court of Appeal in Queensland and I had the pleasure of instructing Rob. That matter was Till & Anor v Rose [2016] QCA 127 and that decision can be read at the link above. I also had the pleasure of meeting Mitchell and Damien (two pleasurable gentlemen whom I hope I never have to do combat again). I also had the pleasure of winning my first summary criminal trial. At the end of 2016 I appeared a guilty plea which lasted 5 hours of advocating in the Local Court and I also appeared in the Supreme Court of the Northern Territory in a matter where I would later instruct Angelo Vasta QC and Kathleen Payne (now a sitting Magistrate). In that same year I also joined the Freemasons after being asked by my good friend Michael. I was introduced to all things Scottish including whisky and haggis and I met some incredibly amazing people. Including but not limited to: truck drivers, computer experts, mechanics lawyers, barristers, sitting members of parliament and sitting members of tribunals. Finally, I merged Simpliciter with Enlightened Justice and this is where the fun really began. Early in February 2017 I went to see Simple Minds at Sirromet Winery, this concert was certainly one that would later turn out to a life changing concert. Jasmina and I never saw eye to eye on anything when it came to running the practice. I was still stuck in my old school ways and to that end I still am in some ways. We would fight over everything. Add on top of that I was dealing with an alcohol problem and diagnosed depression. I could not bring myself to complete the work that was assigned to me or would want to complete it, this made for a complete disaster with Jasmina working min 16 hour days to keep Simpliciter afloat. Jasmina and I were still fighting and strangely enough to cure our arguments and save our friendship we left our junior lawyer in the office while we drove for two weeks from Queensland through New South Wales, Victoria to South Australia for a mediation. Towards the end of 2017 Jasmine found out she was pregnant and in addition to that she herself had won an appeal in the Supreme Court of South Australia that was Tombleson v Steventon [2017] SASC 100 that judgment can be read in the comments. At the end of 2017, I departed Australia for Hong Kong(the first time I had ever left Australia because New Zealand doesn’t count). This was the first time I encountered culture shock I realised that I could not speak Cantonese as I arrived at the Hong Kong International Airport . To complicate matters, I was suffering a chest infection. I stayed in Hong Kong for two weeks where I was introduced to Hong Kong culture, an international lodge visit Zetland Hall and eating at a Michelin starred restaurant. I was also introduced to the political tension between Hong Kong and China and the plight of the fulong gong. I returned to Australia in early 2018 and work commenced as usual. Nothing two crazy happened that year except the judgment of Northern Territory v Burrell & Ors [2018] NTSC 34 was handed down. This was the case where I had instructed Angelo Vasta and Kathleen Payne. The case was the first case (as I could tell) where a Respondent/Objector has successfully defended a confiscation case that judgment can be read in the comments. Later in 2018 I undertook personal development with Preston and Alexi and this is where my belief thatI was identified by my job and that it was all I had, was completely shattered Preston’s words no one gives a fuck that you’re a lawyer rocked me. To that end, I believe he is correct and that conversation has changed the way that I view legal practice. Finally, in 2018 I headed to SCOTLAND and I stayed in Edinburgh for 3 weeks and I headed to Glasgow for one evening where I met Conner I was also blessed that I was able to attend Lodge Water of Leith 1267 for a regular meeting and their installation. I also had a bet with David that I could not finish the biggest meal at The Tollbooth Tavern, somehow I managed this feat. In this period Ian assisted me with the small things like What is Scotland’s equivalent to "Kmart’. It’s Primark ok, it’s Primark! In the beginning of 2019 I headed to Poland to teach English with Angloville. I won’t comment on the quality of the program because the reality is I have nothing good to say about it. I recall the night I landed in Poznan, Poland, I spent the night with two amazing Polish gentlemen, whilst we could not completely speak each other’s languages we spent the night talking about Australian and Polish history. Notwithstanding the quality of Angloville but I met three amazing people who I consider lifelong friends Mark, Lewis and Jess. I taught in Poland for three weeks and was assisted by my housemate at the time Kasia as I couldn’t speak Polish and I still can’t! I also took the time to learn Polish culture and the legal system. Upon returning to Australia in early February 2019 work continued as it does until 22 May 2019 wherein Jasmina and I decided to head to Europe and the United Kingdom. First we landed in London and four days later I departed for Scotland and stayed in Glasgow, United Kingdom for 9 days. We then departed for Glastonbury, Somerset, United Kingdom for a few days and Jasmina headed to Croatia and I headed to Spain to teach English. I fell asleep in Paris waiting for my bus to cross the English Channel and I had my phone stolen. I arrived in Madrid, Spain) and arranged a new phone to be purchased. I then stayed in Madrid overnight (after arranging new accommodation) as my old accommodation was cancelled due to arriving late. The next morning I headed out to Los Templarios to teach English for a week. During that week I met Walter and Birgitta who were a lovely German couple whom I came to stay with whilst I resided in Germany for a week. Unfortunately whilst I was out teaching I had 4 asthma attacks, after returning from Los Templarios, I was preparing to depart from Madrid to Zagreb in Croatia and I was required to be hospitalised in Madrid for three weeks. The upside is that my main bag made it to Croatia, I however did not. In this period I was frustrated because I wanted to go to Croatia, my main bag was missing and my Spanish skills were quite weak. I had access to the internet so I used the time I strengthen my Spanish by drawing pictures and speaking to other patients in the hospital. After finally being discharged I headed to Barcelonaa for two days before my connecting flight to Croatia. Whilst in Barcelona I took the time I go to Barri Gòtic and take photos and just be a general tourist. Upon arriving in Zagreb I was greeted by Jasmina at the airport and we stayed at her friend’s house for a few days until we found some accommodation in the city. We spent some time travelling around Zagreb and going into the mountains and eating food in the city. Next we departed from Zagreb and headed to Switzerland. as one of our clients asked us to deal with the UBS Bank which was located in Zurich. We spent 14 hours travelling by train from Zagreb. Once we arrived in Zagreb we attended upon UBS and completed what was required. We spent time in Zurich eating food and drinking wine and socialising for a few days then we moved on to Belguim. In Belgium we attended a tech conference and undertook the usual touristy things like food and drinking. Finally, we departed for Berlin and spent 4 days there doing touristy things and Jasmina departed to the United States and I departed for Germany I stayed there for 7 days and then I returned to Australia. On my return to Australia in August I undertook contract work at another law firm specifically in their estate litigation team from there I developed my craft even further and I completed my Masters of Laws at the University of Queensland. Around November 2019 I contracted community acquired pneumonia and blood poisoning two days after appearing in the Supreme Court of Queensland on a case that in my opinion was completely unwinnable due to my client’s unwillingness to cooperate. That hospital stay required me to consider the future of my practice and I considered downsizing the practice areas that I was undertaking this led me to solely focus on wills, estates and succession law in general. In 2020 having completely made up my mind to change my practice areas I completed a mediation course at the University of Queensland and I joined the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, The Society of Will Writers and I am now applying to join the Society of Writers to Her Majesty’s Signet in Edinburgh in Scotland. But you know. The rest is just gravy. #lawyer #travel #nevergiveup #disability #hongkong #china #scotland #singapore #poland #unitedkingdom #london #glastonbury #glasgow #france #madrid #spain #zagreb #croatia #switzerland #bern #belgium #germany #heidelberg #freemasons #barcelona #uq #universityofqueensland #steps #thewssocietyeh1 #simpleminds #simplemindsforever

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