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Avalon Carnall

Lawyer

Juris Doctor, Bachelor of International Relations/ Bachelor of Languages


  • Private Clients
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Litigation
  • Private Client Services
  • Family Law
  • Pro Bono

Avalon is a passionate and empathetic lawyer in the Family Law division at Russell Kennedy.

Avalon has varied experience in property settlements, parenting disputes, child support, Financial Agreements and divorce, including for overseas clients. She seeks to ensure clients feel in control of their matters and are able to achieve amicable, just and cost-effective outcomes without litigation wherever possible.

Prior to joining Russell Kennedy, Avalon served as an Associate to a Judge and to a Senior Judicial Registrar of the Federal Circuit Court and Family Court of Australia. She gained invaluable expertise in the practice and procedure of the Court and imparts this knowledge to her clients to help navigate the system.

Avalon has also worked in commercial litigation dealing with contract disputes, debt recovery and property disputes which has given her a well-rounded legal knowledge.

Experience

  • Associate at the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, Sydney.
  • Acting and advising on parenting matters including matters involving family violence, urgent applications and inter-state and overseas recovery applications.
  • Acting and advising on the division of assets in property matters following the breakdown of a relationship, including matters that involve Trusts and overseas assets.
  • Representing clients at private mediations, court ordered family dispute resolution and conciliation conferences.

Leadership

  • Member of the NSW Young Lawyers - Family Law