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Katie Cottle
Hello, I’m Katie.
I’m a Paralegal in Best Wilson Buckley’s Toowoomba office.
I joined the BWB team at the beginning of 2024 having previously worked as a property and then commercial paralegal. This experience has gifted me with a holistic understanding of various legal matters which benefits the lawyers I work with, as well as our clients.
In 2023 I graduated from a Bachelor of Laws and, shortly thereafter, I completed my Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice. I am looking forward to one day becoming a specialist family lawyer, but in the meantime, I’m thoroughly enjoying the opportunity to learn from so many great specialist practitioners here at BWB.
Why family law?
Throughout my legal studies, I’ve always been drawn to family law and the opportunity it presents to help people when they need it the most. A family lawyer has the power to turn a person’s life around for the better, and I consider it an honour and a privilege to play a part in shaping that journey.
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Cassie Boland
Legal Practice Manager & Senior Associate
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Max Sutton
Legal Practice Manager & Senior Associate
Nationally Accredited Mediator
Collaborative Lawyer
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Shaun Kolo
Special Counsel
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Abigail Johnson
Associate
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Kiara Bergh
Associate
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Samantha Chai
Associate
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Audrey Akenson
Solicitor
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Emma Kalms
Solicitor
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Brittany Kelly
Graduate Solicitor
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Natalia Hutchison
Graduate Solicitor
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Nikki Akins
Law Clerk
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Jascinta Perrin
Senior Paralegal
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Alissa Tulk
Paralegal
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Sammie Dorman
Paralegal
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Madeline Dowling
Business Manager
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Zoe Konecny
Operations Team Leader
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Jessica Chapman
Operations Coordinator
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Esther Patterson
Accounts Officer
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Holly Shadlow
Reception & Administration Support
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Rebecca Howe
Reception & Administration Support
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Ava Barrile
Reception & Administration Support
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Cassandra Bate
Receptionist