ABOUT US
Welcome to Moore & Co Solicitors, where we provide clear, reliable and practical legal advice. Our team of experienced lawyers will guide you through the legal process, ensuring you understand your rights and options. Our expertise lies in property and succession related matters, including conveyancing, leasing, property development, renewable energy projects, wills and succession planning and estate administration. At Moore & Co Solicitors, we are committed to achieving the best possible outcome for our clients.
OUR TEAM
LOUISE MOORE
Solicitor
Louise is a general legal practitioner. However, since 2022 her main focus has been in the practice area of estate administration and probate. Louise has vast experience in all aspects of rural property law practice and succession law (both planning and administration). Louise also has experience in the local court and in equity and mining jurisdictions.
Louise holds a Diploma of Law and was admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales in 1998. For the 12 years prior to her admission, Louise worked as a law clerk for GP Evans & Englert in the same Bathurst Street, Condobolin premises from which Moore & Co Solicitors (established by Lindsay Moore in 2002) now practices.
Louise became principal of Moore & Co Solicitors in January 2016, just prior to the untimely death of Lindsay Moore. In 2022 Louise commenced her transition to retirement and transferred ownership of the Practice to Helen’s company. Louise is an invaluable member of the Moore & Co team and practices as a consultant.
HELEN QUADE
Solicitor
Helen’s passion for people and community informs every aspect of her rural practice. With a focus on rural succession and estate planning, property transactions and renewable energy projects, Helen’s farming background and varied legal experience means she is well placed to identify issues associated with rural transactions and faced by rural families.
Helen holds bachelor degrees in law and commerce from the University of Otago in New Zealand. Since qualifying in 2000, Helen has practiced in Queenstown, London and Sydney and has been admitted to practice as a solicitor in the High Court of New Zealand, the Supreme Court of England and Wales and the Supreme Court of New South Wales.
Helen and her husband Graham (a Trundle local) moved to Trundle to farm near Fifield in 2010. Helen resurrected her legal career at Moore & Co in October 2017 and took over the Moore & Co practice from Louise in 2022. Helen has 3 children, two dogs, a severely neglected garden and a deep love of talking about tax!
JOANNE COLLINS
Solicitor
Joanne’s conveyancing experience and commitment to good outcomes for clients has cemented her reputation as a productive and efficient operator in our practice. Practicing primarily in the areas of conveyancing, leasing and general property, Joanne is also our PEXA and IT expert.
Joanne holds a Bachelor of Laws from Southern Cross University and practiced as a Solicitor in Lismore and Queensland before returning to her home town of Condobolin in 2012 with her husband and three children.
Joanne enjoys reading, spending time with her family and walking her dog around the beautiful surrounds of Condobolin.
JANELLE
Reception
Janelle is often the first point of contact you will have with us and she will welcome you into our offices from her spot in reception. Janelle works closely with our solicitors, attending to numerous administrative tasks, and is often able to update clients on the progress of their conveyancing matters.
Janelle has worked at Moore & Co since its inception in 2002 and was employed by our predecessor firm, GP Evans & Englert (from the current premises), since 1995. She understands and is experienced in all aspects of the Moore & Co practice and is familiar with most of our Condobolin based clients due to the extensive contribution she has made and continues to make to our community.
Janelle is also a Justice of the Peace for New South Wales. This qualification enables her to act as a qualified witness of declarations or documents sworn under oath, including affidavits, and to certify documents as true copies.
Janelle engages in many sporting pursuits including tennis, netball and aqua-aerobics and is an adored member of our team.
CHERIE
Probate Clerk
Cherie is a lifelong Condobolin resident. She joined Moore & Co Solicitors in 2015 and is an invaluable member of our team. Prior to starting at Moore & Co Cherie worked for many years’ in office administration and as a legal secretary.
Cherie assists Louise in the administration of deceased estates and supports the general needs of the office. She is friendly and caring and efficiently and appropriately responds to client enquiries in a timely manner. Cherie’s organisational and file management skills ensure that deadlines are met and nothing gets overlooked.
Cherie enjoys spending time with her family and friends, especially her two grandchildren. She also loves to cook, garden and travel.
PAULA BENNETT-BROWN
Legal Secretary
Paula started working at Moore & Co in March 2023 and her calm, friendly and efficient approach has cemented her position as a valued and effective member of our support team. Mostly assisting Helen, Paula helps with all logistical arrangements, general administrative tasks, business support and the general needs of our busy office.
Originally from Young, and married to a farmer, Paula understands the needs and drivers of our rural clients extremely well. Having worked in banking and real estate, as well as in a legal practice in Young prior to moving to a property near Trundle, Paula has a vast wealth of experience in property related matters and a strong focus on achieving the results sought by our clients.
Paula is an excellent listener and shows intuition and initiative in our workplace. Her self-depreciating wit and strong connections to her family have endeared her to our local community.