Michael Garrahy

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Company Director

• LLB (QUT)
• Business Operations Leader

Now the Business Operations Leader of Law Essentials, Michael previously practiced as a Solicitor from 1988 until 2009. Michael commenced legal practice in 1988, focusing on commercial, litigation and fisheries areas. He is routinely contracted by commercial fishing interest groups to lobby Government in relation to Fishing Legislation, and actively involved with the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Restructure Package, representing more than 100 commercial fishing clients. A measure of his expertise is his successful defence of many of the significant commercial fishing prosecution cases in
Queensland in the last decade.

Michael’s focus remains caring for our customers, however his time is largely spent managing the business and searching for business improvement and growth opportunities. In an effort to develop his business leadership skills, Michael has participated in business leadership executive training courses at Stanford Business School in California in 2008 and Harvard Business School in 2009.

As active outside the practice, as he is at the office, Michael thrives on high energy pursuits such as basketball, surfing, touch football, running and team triathlon.

Anne Garrahy

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Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland, LLB

RN, B App Sc, Grad Dip Nsg Ed

Anne was admitted as a solicitor in Queensland in February 2009. Prior to commencing at Law Essentials in January 2010 Anne was employed as a Legal Officer with the Queensland Nurses Union.

Anne is a registered nurse with extensive experience in clinical consultancy, management, and education roles.   

Anne’s current legal interests are small business, nursing law, civil claims, and court appearances.

A keen amateur photographer, Anne loves to take photos at special occasions for family and friends.

Kayla Walsh

Qualified Paralegal

• Assoc. Deg Law (Paralegal Studies)

Kayla joined our team in December 2006 following 3 years prior legal experience with a local law firm.

In November 2007 Kayla completed 4 years of study and May 2008 saw her graduate from Southern Cross University with an Associate Law Degree.

She plays an integral role in our Commercial Team by working in conveyancing, general commercial law, wills, estate administration as well as assisting with Family Law.

Life outside work is a happy mix of good times spent relaxing with her husband Michael and a wonderful group of family and friends.

Tanya Millard

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Client Services Manager

Tanya has been with the firm since it first started in July 1997.

She worked as a full time receptionist/office manager until June 2003, and has been working on a casual basis for the past three years in between starting a family.

Her versatility in the administration hub of the practice allows her to apply her skills across reception, general admin, some PA work and holiday/sick relief work.

Belinda Rimmington

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Accounts Manager

Although Belinda originally joined the Gympie team as a full-time receptionist and admin assistant in 2006, she soon made the move into the administration team as the accounts assistant and then onto the Accounts Manager position where she has been able to put her great head for figures to excellent use. She has also since expanded her skill base allowing her to manage the IT & Systems support and development within the firm.

Outside of work Belinda can be found catching up with family and friends and enjoying the good things in life. She is an avid supporter of her husband’s Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training and occasionally joins in for some fun and fitness. She also adores animals, so time with her pets is a must.

Kara Simpson

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Accounts Assistant

Kara joined the Gympie Team as a Trainee in January 2008, completing a Certificate III in Business Administration. Her current position includes managing the everyday accounts and helping back up in reception.

Outside of work, Kara can be found camping with her boyfriend and family or hanging out with her close friends.

She also enjoys hitting up the gym and any activity that keeps her fit and healthy.

Megan Perry

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Receptionist

In August 2009, Megan joined the Law Essentials Team becoming our main receptionist and administration clerk. Her job consists of greeting clients with her friendly smile, answering and directing all incoming calls. Megan also attends to all other day to day administration duties.  
On the weekend Megan enjoys motorbike riding, swimming and catching up with family and friends.