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Carissa Miller
Senior Associate
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Port Lincoln
(08) 8682 1488
Carissa Miller is an experienced family law practitioner at TGB Lawyers with strong personal ties to Port Lincoln and the wider Eyre Peninsula communities. Carissa’s understanding of sometimes complicated, regional family relationships, has assisted her practice of the law in Port Lincoln and the Lower Eyre. She has the acumen and depth of experience of an accomplished family lawyer, having practiced for nearly 20 years, and at TGB she also enjoys the support that comes from working with a large, well established firm.
Discretion is paramount in close communities and Carissa is well aware of the difficulties families experience following separation, more so in regional and rural locations.
Carissa will work with you to determine your options and opportunities. With a strong problem-solving focus, and a pragmatic approach, Carissa will tackle your property and parenting issues to allow you to concentrate on a positive pathway forward.
Given her considerable experience in family law, Carissa understands that resolution and protection should be at the forefront of negotiations, mediation and court proceedings.
Carissa appreciates that you need relatable, accurate advice and she will work collaboratively with you throughout your matter. Straight forward communication is her forte, whilst understanding the complexities of your finances and any concerns relating to children is the foundation from which she will provide detailed explanations about the legal concepts relevant to your property settlement and parenting arrangements. She is described as a lawyer who is easily understood by her clients.
Carissa appreciates that sometimes relationships must continue long after legal issues are finalised and her advice will assist you to navigate a sensible way forward. Her extensive experience with family violence issues also means she knows when safety requires an urgent and uncompromising approach.
With trust and integrity utmost in her mind you may be assured that Carissa will give your family law matter the professional and personal attention you and your family deserve. TGB is proud to have a legal practitioner of her experience and standing in our Port Lincoln office.
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Senior Associate
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice/Bachelor of International Studies
- Admitted to practice: 9/8/2004
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
Professional Interests
- Member of the Law Society of South Australia
Media & Blog Posts
How long will my property settlement take?
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