Our Team
Meet our professional approachable team of lawyers and support staff who are here to assist you with your legal enquiries.
Cheryl Blessington
Principal Lawyer
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Cheryl is the principal lawyer at Narooma Law and leads a dynamic professional team working with clients in the local community and beyond.
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Cheryl is passionate and committed to providing quality legal services, with a practical down-to-earth approach.
Cheryl was admitted as a lawyer of the Supreme Court of New South Wales in December 2013, and has been practicing as a qualified Australian Lawyer for the past 11 years.
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Cheryl is a member of the NSW and Regional Law Societies, a certified member of PEXA (the electronic property exchange platform), and is appointed to the Criminal Law Legal Aid Panel.
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Cheryl is regularly engaged in professional development programs to keep ahead of relevant legislative changes and challenges in the legal space. Having worked in the legal industry now for more than 16 years, firstly as a paralegal then qualified lawyer, Cheryl has valuable experience and expertise working with clients in conveyancing and complex property matters, commercial and business transactions, family law, wills and estate planning.
Jayden Payne
Lawyer
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Jayden recently relocated to the South Coast from Canberra and brings a wealth of experience from both public and private practice to the dynamic team at Narooma Law. Jayden is dedicated to providing clear, effective legal solutions with a strong focus on clients needs. He brings a practical mindset to his work and is committed to helping individuals and businesses across the local community and broader region navigate their legal matters with confidence.
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Jayden holds a current New South Wales Practising certificate and has five years of post-admission experience. His career includes criminal law ​and general practice, where he has managed a broad range of matters, including multi-million dollar personal injury claims and defences to high-profile criminal prosecutions.
Most recently, Jayden worked as an Attorney-Generals Lawyer where he advised and represented the Australian Government on international human rights law matters. Jayden particularly values his role as an advocate for clients in the courtroom and finds it rewarding to guide and represent clients through the complexities of criminal law matters.
A member of the NSW and Regional Law Societies, Jayden is dedicated to continuous professional development. He is actively expanding his expertise in conveyancing, property law, family law, wills and estates andcommercial matters.
Jayden is excited to be part of Narooma Law and looks forward to working with clients throughout the region.
Jenna Callahan
Practice Manager | Justice of the Peace
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Jenna joined the legal industry in 2017 and has developed a broad knowledge of legal matters during this time. Jenna is passionate about providing high level support to the solicitors while delivering the best client care possible.
Jenna oversees the general operations of the firm, ensuring the efficiency of workflow, administrative tasks, accounting and matter management to support smooth and effective office administration.
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Jenna is a Justice of the Peace and can assist with all your JP requirements.
Amity Elswyk
Conveyancing Manager
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Amity manages conveyancing matters, working with the solicitors to progress matters from the start through to completion.
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Amity has a valuable comprehensive understanding of the conveyancing process with a background in sales and property management.
Amity is passionate about helping clients through their matters, ensuring a smooth process during this exciting time for purchasers and vendors.
Stacey Rossetto
Legal Assistant | Justice of the Peace
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Stacey is the first point of contact for new enquiries and existing clients at Narooma Law and brings extensive experience in customer service, accounting and business administration.
Stacey goes above and beyond to provide excellent customer service, assisting with client matters and providing a high level of support to the solicitors.
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Stacey is a Justice of the Peace and can assist with all your JP requirements.
Mikaela MacNamara
Legal Assistant
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Mikaela commenced working in the legal industry in 2020 and brings a wide range of professional skills and experience to her role as Conveyancing Assistant.
Having previously worked in general practice and commercial law firms, Mikaela brings a fresh perspective and interest in property law.
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Mikaela is committed to providing exceptional communication with clients and streamlining the process from start to finish.
