Craig McKay
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Craig McKay

Craig McKay

Principal Craig McKay Legal

location
Norwood, SA
Click to Reveal Phone Number(08) 833..
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About Craig

J. Craig McKay is the principal of Craig McKay Legal, a firm he established in 2013 to offer tailored legal services to small businesses and individuals. His approach departs from conventional big-firm models, allowing him to provide efficient and personalised services that align closely with his clients' unique needs. With a foundational expertise in Commercial Litigation, Craig has developed a comprehensive understanding of both business and personal law. His dedication to dispute resolution is evident through his pragmatic and common-sense approach, which has garnered respect from clients and peers alike. Craig's professional journey includes advising large corporations, such as during his full-time on-site secondment to the Adelaide Desalination Plant joint venture partners. Additionally, he has adeptly handled employment, family, and estate matters for individual clients, fostering lasting relationships thanks to his insightful and straightforward advice. Before his admission as a barrister and solicitor, Craig ran a successful music tutoring business and served as the office manager of a community legal centre. These roles, coupled with his academic achievements in law and music, have equipped him with a unique blend of skills that enhance the operations of Craig McKay Legal. By integrating current technologies and collaborating with complementary service providers, his firm maintains a reputation for cost-effective and efficient service delivery. Outside the legal realm, Craig is a devoted family man who cherishes time with his wife and three children. His interests include music, literature, and SIM racing, and he eagerly anticipates every opportunity for his next run.

Practice Areas

Estate Planning
Family Law
Litigation & Disputes

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Experience

Director
Director
Music SA
Jun 2016 - Jan 2020 · 3 years 7 months
Principal
Principal
Craig McKay Legal
Oct 2013 - Present · 11 years 9 months
Senior Associate
Senior Associate
Camatta Lempens Pty Ltd Lawyers
Apr 2008 - Sep 2013 · 5 years 5 months
Research Clerk
Research Clerk
Edmund Barton Chambers
Dec 2006 - Dec 2007 · 1 year
Office Manager
Office Manager
Refugee Advocacy Service SA
Dec 2005 - Present · 19 years 7 months

Education

LLB/LP (Hons) - Bachelor of Law and Legal Pracitce
LLB/LP (Hons) - Bachelor of Law and Legal Pracitce
Flinders Unversity
2004 - 2007
BSc, Computer Science, Mathematics, Multimedia
BSc, Computer Science, Mathematics, Multimedia
University of South Australia
1998 - 2003
AMusA, Classical Piano Performance
AMusA, Classical Piano Performance
University of Adelaide
1995 - 1996
Temple College
Temple College
Temple College
1986 - 1990

Contact Information

Norwood, SA

Location3 Kensington Road, Norwood, SA
Click to Reveal Phone Number(08) 833..

Practice Certificate

Name
Craig McKay
Date of Admission
2008
Certification type
A
CheckLast checked: 9 Apr 2025

Practice Categories

Estate Planning
  • Deceased Estates
  • Disputes
  • General Advice
  • Guardianship
  • Power of Attorney
  • Probate
  • Wills and Estates
Family Law
  • Adoption
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Enforcement Orders
  • Financial Agreements
  • General Advice
  • Parenting and Child Support
  • Property and Financial Settlement
  • Provision Claims
  • Relocation Orders
Litigation & Disputes
  • Administrative Law
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Building and Construction
  • Civil
  • Collaborative Law
  • Debt Recovery
  • Defamation
  • Disability
  • General Advice
  • Guardianship
  • High court
  • Insurance
  • Leases
  • Local Court
  • Magistrates Court