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OUR LAWYERS

ABOUT DAN

DAN SIMPSON

Principal Solicitor

After growing up in country New South Wales, Dan attended Sydney University Law School from which he graduated in 1976.

He has practised law in the St George area ever since.

Dan has a history of involvement in local community affairs and has served as an Alderman on Hurstville City Council. He has served on the committees and as Chairman of numerous local organisations. Dan is proud of the probono assistance the firm is able to provide to the Cancer Council and Oatley Lions Club. 

He has served a term as President of the St George and Sutherland Law Society, and was awarded Life Membership for his contributions. Dan was a long term member of the Ethics Committee of the Law Society of NSW. 

Dan’s fields of practice include:

  • Conveyancing;
  • Wills and Probate;
  • Small Business Advice; and 
  • Leasing. 

Dan is a Notary Public for the State of New South Wales.

Dan lives at Oatley with his family and his interests include golf, music, reading and rugby league.

ABOUT MICHAEL

MICHAEL SOMMERVILLE

Solicitor – Consultant

Michael is the Senior Court Lawyer in the firm.

His main areas of practice are Criminal and Traffic Law, Commercial Litigation and Deceased Estate Disputes.

He has practised as an advocate in litigation since January 1986 in the Local, District and Supreme Courts of NSW, as well as the Family Court and Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

Michael is a former president of the St George Law Society.

Michael is currently a Legal Lecturer at the Sutherland Traffic Offenders Program.

ABOUT KYLE

KYLE SUTHERLAND

Senior Associate

Upon completing a Diploma in Law (LPAB), Kyle was admitted to the Supreme Court of New South Wales in 2011, and subsequently to the High Court of Australia. 

Kyle then practised as a solicitor, before joining the team at Redmond Hale Simpson in 2015, where he currently practices law as a Senior Associate.

On 5th June 2020, Kyle was awarded the postgraduate degree of Master of Laws from Sydney University achieving either a High Distinction or Distinction in each subject.

Kyle is a highly qualified Solicitor, bringing with him strong skills in negotiation with a particular focus on client outcomes. His areas of expertise include:

  • Family Law;
  • Commercial Litigation; and
  • Civil Litigation.

Since 2017, Kyle has served on the Committee of the St. George – Sutherland Regional Law Society and is currently a member of the Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia.

Kyle lives in Sydney with his wife and two young children.