Lorri is a director of PDC Law. Lorri combines excellent technical expertise with a common-sense approach to best represent her clients. She is one of few Accredited Specialists in Commercial Litigation in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven. This accreditation is testament to Lorri’s expert knowledge and skill in dealing with commercial disputes. In 2019 Lorri was awarded Regional Lawyer of the Year by Women Lawyers Achievement Awards.
The Local Court Small Claims Division provides a less formal arena for determining civil claims. This Division of the Court previously dealt with claims with a value of up to $10,000 however as of 28...
Over the last few years, the NSW Government has introduced major reforms to the NSW planning system, which included an overhaul of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW). In December 2018, the Kaldas...
In 2019 there were almost 30,000 off-the-plan sales which account for about 12 per cent of all residential property sales in NSW. Off-the-plan buyers get in early to secure their property purchase by entering into...
Property Exchange Australia (PEXA) was formed to deliver a national eConveyancing solution to the Australian property industry. The company’s key shareholders include the Victorian, New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia Governments, the four Major...
The Illawarra and South Coast have seen significant road works with the Gerringong upgrade, the Foxground and Berry Bypass and work soon to commence on the Albion Park Rail bypass and the Nowra Bridge project. What...
The New South Wales government has passed legislation to prescribe when strata schemes are able to restrict lots from being used for short-term rental accommodation. The legislation provides that an owners corporation can prohibit short-term...
In a recent case one unlucky unit dweller has described the sound travelling from his upstairs neighbours as being subjected to a “booming sound”, “like a herd of elephants coming down at you” and “living...
Recent decisions of the Fair Work Commission provide an interesting insight into the approach adopted by the Commission when determining if termination from employment is lawful for making an offensive post on a personal Facebook...
It is not difficult to see the benefit of the independent contractor relationship for both businesses and contractors. The contractor has the flexibility and control to charge an agreed price to complete a specific task...
Rising property prices have led to many purchasers pooling resources with friends and relatives to buy real estate. This can be a great wealth building strategy however it also has the potential to be a...
