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Stephen Bromhead - Partner

Stephen Bromhead - Bromhead Legal Partner Stephen is the Principal of Bromhead Legal which is based in Forster. Stephen had previously been a partner of Walker Smith Solicitors since 1993 until April 2007.

Stephen has had an interesting and varied career and law is his third career. Stephen had commenced his working life as a nurse and he is a registered nurse with two certificates. After nursing Stephen entered the Police Force. Firstly working as a general duties officer and then as a detective for a total of 12 years in the Police Force. 10 of those years he was stationed at Taree and worked in the Manning/Great Lakes area. Whilst working as a Police Officer, he studied law by correspondence, completing the SAB and was admitted as a solicitor in the Supreme Court of NSW and High Court of Australia. Stephen has subsequently studied and completed his Masters of Law through the University of New South Wales specialising in Corporate, Commercial and Taxation Law.

Due to his varied career Stephen has extensive experience and is able to give advice on a variety of matters. Bromhead Legal is a general practice and Stephen is particularly interested in civil litigation and representation for criminal matters in the Local Court, District Court and Supreme Court.

Stephen's varied experience means that you can be confident of receiving personal and professional service for all your legal needs.

Stephen has worked closely in the local community and some of his community ties include:
  • President of Mid Coast Rugby
  • Founder of Manning/Great Lakes Traffic Offenders Program
  • Former Councilor of Greater Taree City Council
  • Former Chairman of the Tourism Board
  • Former President of the Aquatic Association
  • Former President of Old Bar Rugby Union Club
  • Former Vice President of Manning River Rugby Union Club
  • Former President of Mid-North Coast Zone Rugby Union
  • Former Delegate to Country Rugby Union
  • Former President Forster Chamber of Commerce
  • Former Trustee Taree Race course
  • Chairman of Mid North Coast Rugby Judiciary Appeals
  • President of Forster-Tuncurry Rugby Union Club
  • Consultant to the Hunter Community Legal centre
E-mail: stephen@bromheadlegal.com.au

John Vaughan - Consultant

John Vaughan - Walker Smith Consultant Has over 40 years experience as a lawyer and has lived and worked in Taree and Forster areas for over 30 years. John is experienced in all areas of law. He started his legal career with a general practice which included litigation and court work. Since that time he has a developed a practice that primarily involves wills, probate and estates.

John is one of only 34 accredited specialists in NSW in wills, probate and estates. With John's vast experience and accredited specialisation, you are guaranteed the best advice and service.

"Elder Law" has always been a particular focus of John's practice. He is keenly interested in and deals with problems and issues affecting older people. An example is John works to help older people making arrangements with retirement villages and can help with all the problems and pitfalls involved with those arrangements. John is able to help people with issues relating to powers of attorney and enduring guardianships. He can help you with creating those documents. He is also experienced in appearing before the Guardianship Tribunal on behalf of clients.

E-mail: john@bromheadlegal.com.au
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