Our people
Six lawyers, one way of working.
Every matter at Burley Walsh is run by a lawyer who practises in that area every week. We work closely together, so if your situation touches more than one area of law, the right colleague is just down the corridor.
Principal · Admitted 1998
Margaret Burley
Family law · Wills, estates and elder law
Margaret co-founded the firm in 2009. She is known for calm, practical advice in difficult family circumstances, and for wills that families can actually follow.
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Principal · Admitted 2001
Daniel Walsh
Criminal and traffic law · Business and disputes
Daniel appears regularly in the ACT Magistrates Court and Supreme Court across the road. He gives frank advice and prepares every matter as if it will be contested.
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Senior Associate · Admitted 2010
Priya Raman
Employment and workplace · APS matters
Priya spent several years working in-house at a Commonwealth agency. She now advises employees and employers, with particular experience in APS Code of Conduct matters.
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Senior Associate · Admitted 2012
Thomas Okafor
Property and conveyancing · Commercial and business
Thomas leads our property work, from first homes to commercial leases, and advises local businesses on contracts, structures and sales.
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Associate · Admitted 2017
Hannah Lisle
Family law
Hannah works with Margaret on property and parenting matters. Her background in psychology informs a patient, practical approach to family disputes.
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Lawyer · Admitted 2021
James Kerrigan
Criminal and traffic law · Wills and estates
James works across our criminal and estates practices. He appears in traffic and minor criminal matters and prepares wills and powers of attorney.
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