Rees R & Sydney Jones is Queensland's oldest law firm having been established
in Rockhampton in 1864 by Rees Rutland Jones. The practise of the law today is far
different from the days when the founder would arrive at the office by horse drawn
buggy at 11:00am, write a few wills and then leave for the day at 2:00pm.
Rees R & Sydney Jones is the largest law firm in the Central Queensland area.
The firm currently has 6 partners and 32 other staff members including professional
and non-professional staff.
Over 140 years, the firm has built a reputation on honesty and integrity.
The firm's work is fairly broad with specialist divisions for each legal area
of practice to ensure the best quality of service to our clients. The areas that
we do practice in reflect the region in which it is located. The main areas of work
undertaken are:
Commercial
The conveyancing of houses, land, rural properties and businesses are all handled
as well as leasing and mortgaging. Advice on related business matters such as employment
law, wrongful dismissal, discrimination and sexual harassment is also provided.
Wills & Estates
Being a long established legal practice, Rees R & Sydney Jones has a very strong
estate administration and Will division. Our strong room contains over 10,000 Wills.
Many of our clients' families have been with the firm for several generations.
Rural
Rees R & Sydney Jones has a large rural client base which has been built up
over decades. All aspects of agri-business, mining and resumption are handled by
our specialist team.
Family Law
The firms family law division has the knowledge and experience to support our clients
and other professionals in the planning and protection of all family law matters.
Mining
Few events in life are more disruptive and emotionally challenging than
the threat of losing all or part of your property as a result of resumption by a
mining company, local authority or government utility.
Whether the resumption relates to a multi million dollar cattle property or a council
easement at the back of your home in town the effects on your personal life can
be devastating.
Andrew Palmer has more than 15 years experience specialising exclusively in acting
for landholders who are threatened by this type of action.