Michelle Finnane
LLB, GDLP, BA, Accredited Family Law Specialist, Principal Solicitor, Australian Practising Certificate
Michelle was admitted as a solicitor in 1995, and has held an accredited specialist certification in Family Law since 2001. Michelle works in Family Law because she understands the demands everyday mums and dads go through running households, raising kids and building careers, through the good times and bad. She has a particular interest in all matters relating to the breakdown of relationships and helping clients find paths to move forward.
When she isn’t running the firm or her own family and household, she enjoys coast walks, yoga, and when time permits, trips to her favourite holiday getaway in Blackheath in the Blue Mountains. Just like her favourite musical artists Prince and David Bowie, Michelle has a flare for creatively applying her astounding work ethic to her clients and application of the law.
Ellen Hitchen
LLB, GDLP, Australian Practising Certificate, BSc
Ellen was admitted in 2010. In addition to Family Law, she has extensive experience in the areas of Employment Law with particular passion interest in matters involving Discrimination Law. She also provides services to draft wills, powers of attorney and undertake probate work. Ellen works in law with the goal of bringing practical outcomes to her clients and striving to keep the legal decisions as just as possible.
Ellen is super personable and stays relatable to her clients by holding interests in cooking, reading, and recommending cheeses for their next night in with friends. While she doesn’t get out of town super often due to work and family commitments, she does love a good getaway anywhere with the quintessential mountains, wine and cheese combination along with a copy of Pride and Prejudice.
Cameron Rybinski
LLB, GDLP, Australian Practising Certificate
Cameron was admitted in 2017. He comes to us as a Junior Solicitor having graduated from the University of Canberra in 2016 with a Bachelor of Laws and completed his Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice in 2017 through Sydney College of Law. Fast learning, energetic and genuine, Cameron fits all the criteria to join as the newest solicitor to our well rounded legal team and assist in your family law matters.
