Julie Ferguson

Julie Ferguson is the Principal Solicitor at Ferguson Legal, bringing an impressive depth of experience and expertise in family law. She graduated from Macquarie University with a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Laws in 1983 and began practising as a Solicitor two years later. After initially establishing her career in Sydney, Julie relocated to Lennox Head in 1989 and broadened her practice in Lismore and Casino. Her commitment to legal education saw her imparting knowledge at Southern Cross University and at TAFE before she fully returned to legal practice in 2000. In 2007, she founded her own firm, GJ Legal, which later became Ferguson Legal. Julie has been recognised as an Accredited Family Law Specialist by the Law Society of New South Wales since 2005, underscoring her proficiency and dedication to this area of law. Her practice frequently involves acting as an Independent Children’s Lawyer, where her skills in handling complex parenting and financial matters, property disputes, and children’s contact issues are invaluable. Julie is a familiar presence in the Federal Circuit Court and Family Court, reflecting her vast courtroom experience. A strong advocate for Alternative Dispute Resolution, Julie is highly adept in mediation, striving to resolve family issues sensitively and efficiently without resorting to litigation. Her approach is client-focused, aiming to achieve fair and amicable solutions for all involved parties.