Our Team

Meet our friendly and down-to-earth team

The Law Essentials team are proud to live and work in Hervey Bay and Maryborough and provide helpful legal advice throughout Queensland.

Mikaela Peacock

Lawyer

Mikaela Peacock

Lawyer

Mikaela completed her Bachelor of Laws at the University of Southern Queensland straight out of High School. Mikaela remained in the Fraser Coast throughout her studies and after gaining valuable experience in the area, she made the jump to be part of the Law Essentials Team. Mikaela practices in all areas of law.

Daniel Ould

Lawyer

Daniel Ould

Lawyer

Daniel is our Family Law and Criminal Law Solicitor. After obtaining his Bachelor of Laws in 2009, Daniel was admitted as a Solicitor in 2011 and has practiced within the Fraser Coast ever since. Outside of the office, Daniel enjoys spending time with his family and playing cricket.

Chris Thompson

Lawyer

Chris Thompson

Lawyer

Chris (or Thommo, as most people know him as and what he prefers to be called) has been a Lawyer since 1997. After working in Brisbane and then London, Thommo moved to Hervey Bay in 2002 for the relaxed lifestyle and excellent fishing. He practices in all areas of law.

Tamika Clayton

Conveyancer

Tamika Clayton

Conveyancer

Tamika joined our team in May 2018 and is based in our Maryborough office. Born and raised in Maryborough, she cut her teeth in the field of conveyancing and paralegal duties in other firms before being headhunted to join the Law Essentials team. Tamika manages our Maryborough conveyancing matters.

Zoe Fletcher

Conveyancer & Legal Assistant

Zoe Fletcher

Legal Assistant

Zoe works out of our Hervey Bay office. She has a wealth of knowledge and whilst she predominately works in conveyancing, she also assists our Lawyers and Paralegals in most other areas of law.

Jessica Brown

Paralegal

Jessica Brown

Paralegal

Jessica joined the team in September 2020 as a Conveyancer and Paralegal. After obtaining heaps of experience in local law firms in Maryborough, Jess saw the opportunity to grow at Law Essentials. Jess is currently studying a Bachelor of Laws at the University of Southern Queensland and works closely with our lawyer Mikaela.

Tamara Loveridge

Paralegal & Law Graduate

Tamara Loveridge

Paralegal & Law Graduate

Tamara is one of our wonderful Paralegals. With many years of experience in all areas of law,
Tamara has recently completed her Bachelor of Laws with the University of Southern Queensland and is currently studying her Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice. Tamara loves the outdoors, provided she has internet access and it does not involve sand, dirt, rain or cold temperatures.

Lucy Hewitt

Administration Officer

Lucy Hewitt

Administration Officer

Lucy is our front end switch and is the friendly face at the front desk of the Maryborough office. Lucy is your first point of call when you contact either office and will assist with any questions you may have.

Leisa Woodall

Accounts

Leisa Woodall

Accounts

Leisa heads up our accounts department with over 15 years experience in legal bookkeeping.