What our clients say about us:
“I wish to express my thanks to you and your firm for the representation of me by Kasey Fox during my recent divorce and property settlement. Kasey has represented me on and off for a couple of years. The process of disengaging from my marriage and the repercussions of this on access to my two daughters, and the subsequent property matters, has been quite arduous. I have found the process to be emotionally difficult, especially when it came to the matter of my two daughters. Kasey’s manner, communication style and knowledge of family law matters was excellent. In particular the empathy she displayed when listening and explaining my options helped me a great deal. At all times Kasey displayed a conciliatory attitude when providing advice, or responding to my verbalised frustrations with the process my ex-wife employed. This helped me a great deal. Actually, it calmed me, kept me focused and helped me make better decisions. Kasey Fox is a great asset to Farrar, Gesini & Dunn. I have observed your advertising on television. Kasey’s manner and approach certainly does reflect the messages you relay in your advertising. Denis, please thank Kasey for me. I have done this myself, but it is something else coming from a senior partner. At the end of my last meeting with Kasey I told her that I hope I will never be in a position to ever have to meet her again. I stand by that comment. Yet I have no hesitation recommending Kasey to anyone who found themselves requiring family law advice. With best wishes and thanks.”
“In late 2008, I had a matter concluded by your firm. I am writing to commend Kerry White who managed my case. Kerry represented me vigorously, and was always considerate of the stress I was under throughout the matter. On several occasions I nearly walked away from the matter, but at Kerry’s insistence I received a second opinion from another member of your firm which confirmed Kerry’s advice to continue. This resulted in a more beneficial financial outcome for me. I would also like to thank Cathy from Kerry’s team for her help throughout this matter. I would not hesitate to recommend your firm, in particular Kerry White.”
“FGD provided advice, supported with speedy action where necessary. They also engendered confidence and reassured me in often extremely stressful times.”
“Juliette explained everything – the objective, the process involved throughout, she kept me informed and advised the best course of action. Juliette was very professional, yet displayed the "human touch" when required. She achieved a very successful outcome for myself and my ex-wife. Thank you!”
“Thank you just doesn’t seem enough!”
“I feel a little out of place, but just wanted to say thanks again for not giving up on us. I really am so glad that you didn’t just throw your hands up in the air and walk away from it all (most certainly a huge temptation). I have always been a bit anxious of that and must say I admire your spirit for "hanging in there" with us and seeing this through. I know it’s your job, but that you saw it through, regardless of the outcome and many difficulties, says a lot about you. Thanks for your patience.”
“Please accept my sincere thanks for your professional handling of my recent family law matter. You provided a very focused, ethical and decisive service and Julian Miller’s representation of my position and management of the Court process was superb. Please pass on my thanks to him and your wonderful support staff, Tyler and Emma for their help and responsiveness. I am happy with the Orders we achieved, they allow for children to have both parents in their lives with the least disruption to their school lives. It is a win for them! I know it is not supposed to be "therapeutic" but it felt good to speak my truth under oath and stand up to that bully. I am stronger person for having completed the process I believed in. Thank you for helping me achieve this.”
“I am writing just to say that I am extremely grateful for your professional support and expertise and your cool steadying hand over recent time in my case. I am also extremely grateful for you choosing Shane Gill as my barrister, and although I didn’t need his obvious capacity in cross examination, I was very grateful for his cool and clear guidance in my preparation and in the Court. I would also like to pass my thanks on to Ann Northcote (and my bounteous congratulations on her new born son), Jenni Shum and all the others who have helped handle my case over the last two years or more. I know for me it isn’t all over but I feel more able to see the tunnel, even if you can’t yet spot the light.”
“Farrar Gesini & Dunn provided excellent service, excellent courtesy. I felt respected and valued. They were upfront with their fees they discussed and explained any queries I in relation to my account.”
“We were completely happy with the advice we were given – such a relief – efficient and encouraging”
“Outstanding job of being very direct when it came to expecting outcomes of a settlement. Provided sound advice based on experience (beyond law). Were very professional during initial consultation and follow up.”
“Calm and professional interview. Good listening and note taking. Clear legal advice and explanation given of that advice.”
“Acting in a pro-active and timely manner on a time-sensitive issue.”
What our clients say about Collaborative Practice:
“I couldn’t believe it. I suppose the key is everyone’s open and looking for points of consensus. So the lawyers aren’t arguing they’re helping you understand what’s realistic and that hadn’t really happened before. It enabled both of us to see the other’s side and reach sensible compromise. What might have cost a fortune ended up being less than $3000.00 each.”
“Many thanks for everything, the outcome for me was more than I’d hoped for!”
“I would like to thank you and your team for the advice and assistance given to me with the property settlement. It may have been more protracted than we expected, but I value the care that was taken to ensure a fair and dignified solution. In the end, the process was at least equally important to the result and I fear that this would only have been achieved with the collaborative approach.”
“Advice was good, articulated well and I was not pushed into taking a particular course of action. Thank you.”
“Not knowing the law too well I was treated with respect and in a friendly way. My case was set up and ready to proceed on time by the solicitor. It was above and beyond if necessary.”
In addition to this the other party in this matter replied:
“I’m still really emotional about the break-up. It’s been difficult, but this process helps remove that emotion from negotiations. We’d worked too hard for too long to blow our assets on lawyers. We’re both fair-minded people, we didn’t want to rip each other apart, so that helped. To be honest, I thought it would take a while but it was over after one meeting”