Anita Munns

With over 35 years of legal experience, Anita Munns serves as the Principal Solicitor at John Hall Lawyers. After being admitted to practice in 1990, Anita began her illustrious career in banking and finance at a prominent firm in Brisbane. Her move to Tweed Heads marked a shift towards a more person-centric practice, expanding her expertise into personal injury and general litigation, including serving as a duty lawyer at the Local Court. In 1997, alongside her husband John Hall, Anita relocated to the Hawkesbury to establish a general law practice in Richmond, NSW, with a focus on conveyancing excellence. Her practice further includes Family Law, Injury, and Estate Planning and Litigation. Anita has dedicated over 20 years to estate litigation, adeptly representing both claimants and executors in the Supreme Court, for matters concerning challenges to wills. Anita's estate planning proficiency ensures a comprehensive approach to will drafting, taking into account assets, liabilities, and superannuation details to minimise potential disputes and align with the client's specific family and personal circumstances. Her clients benefit from tailored Powers of Attorney and Guardianship Appointments, reinforcing the bespoke nature of her estate planning services. Supervising the firm’s retail and commercial leasing division, Anita delivers bespoke as well as pro-forma lease drafting services, particularly for clients in the Hawkesbury and Nepean regions, maintaining strong ties with local real estate agents and other stakeholders. Her practice emphasises ethical, client-focused legal solutions that continue the legacy she began with her late husband, John Hall, a commitment well-respected in the community. Anita's extensive legal career reflects her dedication to making a tangible difference in her clients' lives, all while honouring the tradition of dependable and principled legal counsel initiated in the Hawkesbury since 1997.