Gerard Rees Email & Phone Number

Gerard is a veteran legal practitioner with over 30 years experience. He began his career with a law degree from the Australian National University in Canberra 1981.He was employed by the ACT Legal Aid Office in 1982 and remained there until 1987. During that time he undertook work in criminal and general law areas and was appointed the senior legal practitioner for the office.In 1987 Gerard joined Gary Robb and Associates, a prominent private practice in Canberra and became a partner in that firm in 1990. In 2006 the firm was purchased by Slater and Gordon and he continued as a principle legal officer and State Manager until 2013. His work at both firms was extensive. He acted for many unions and associated entities. This varied work involved working and giving advice in many areas of law including industrial, employment, commercial, personal injury compensation, other forms of compensation, family, wills , probate and more..Throughout his legal career, Gerard participated in many mediations and settlement conferences. He is acutely aware of the large impact court proceedings have on individuals both financially and emotionally and the benefit of attempting mediation to resolve matters. He is a firm believer that all parties need to be heard for there to be a real chance of a fair resolution.In 2014 Gerard left Slater & Gordon and moved to Northern NSW to have time with his young family and establish a post law firm career as a mediator.Evidence of Gerard’s authentic community minded ethos is his involvement in many voluntary boards including:* AFL Canberra* Directions ACT* For You and Me* AFLQ Northern Rivers* Fox Street preschoolHe has a real and passionate interest in people and assisting in early resolution of disputes where possible. During his varied career in both a professional and voluntary capacities, Gerard has acted and been involved with a wide range of organisations, people and their particular situations. Gerard is well placed to combine his experience, knowledge of the law, extensive mediation training and keen communication skills to deliver positive outcome via the mediation process.Gerard is a committed family man with both adult children and now young children and lives in Ballina NSW.

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