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About Donna
Donna Abella is a Senior Associate with over a decade of dedicated experience in family law. She holds Bachelor degrees in Law and Arts from the University of Queensland, complemented by a Graduate Diploma in Practical Legal Training from the Queensland University of Technology. Donna has developed comprehensive expertise across all aspects of family law, providing informed and practical advice to her clients. Her work has been recognised by Doyle’s Guide to the Australian Legal Profession, being named as a Recommended, Leading Family & Divorce Lawyer from 2021 to 2023, and as a Recommended, Leading Parenting & Children’s Matters Lawyer in 2021.
Practice Areas
Family Law
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Resume
Experience
Senior Associate
Hirst & Co
Nov 2012 - Present · 13 years 2 months
Solicitor
Hirst & Co
Dec 2007 - Present · 18 years 1 month
Education
Graduate Diploma Practical Legal Training
QUT (Queensland University of Technology)
2006 - 2008
Bachelor of Laws - LLB
The University of Queensland
2001 - 2006
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Political Science/International Relations
The University of Queensland
2000 - 2004
Awards
2023
Recommended, Leading Family & Divorce Lawyers
Doyle's Guide
2020
Recommended, Leading Parenting & Children's Matters Lawyers
Doyle's Guide
Contact Information
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- Name
- Donna Clarisse Abella
- Date of Admission
- 2008
- Specialisations
- Family Law, Family - Domestic Violence
- Certification type
- Unrestricted Employee
Last checked: 7 Jan 2026Checked with the Queensland Law Society
Practice Categories
Family Law
- Children's Law
- Divorce and Separation
- Parenting and Child Support