Michael Giles
Michael is the firm’s principal criminal lawyer. His experience and abilities as a criminal lawyer are enhanced with his 24 years experience as a police officer and investigator.
Michael has a Bachelor of Arts Degree (1997) from the University of Canberra with majors in law and Human Resources Management. He also holds a Graduate Law Degree (1999) from the University of New England, as well as a number of other certificates and diplomas.
Michael has a wealth of experience in dealing with all types of criminal matters including children's, local, licensing, coroner's, district and supreme courts.
Rick Alterator
Dr Rick Alterator has 35 years experience as a doctor and also practices as a lawyer. His main interests is criminal law. He has developed and expanded his expertise both in Sydney and remote rural areas. Consequently you can be assured of a focused response to your legal needs.
Rick holds Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degrees from the University of NSW and a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of New England. Like all doctors and lawyers he is constantly engaging in continuing educational programs to maintain and advance his knowledge.
Mandy
Murrell
Mandy is our newly employed solicitor and is experienced in the areas of:
Buying and selling property, Leasing, Criminal Law, Family Law, and the preparation of Wills, Powers of Attorney and Enduring Guardianships.
Kathy Moloney
Kathy has 14 years experience in the legal industry and is our legal secretary at the Port Macquarie office.
Chloe Martyn
Chloe has been working at BWL for the last two years and is our administration officer. Chloe works 4 days a week at our Port Macquarie office.
Deanne
Trutwein
Dee is our legal secretary at the Kempsey office.
Jackie Donkin
Jackie has over 30 years experience in the legal industry and is our legal secretary at the Taree office.