Jones Mitchell promotes two family lawyers to Associate

We are pleased to announce that Belinda Chitts (left) and Olivia Jennar-Bryant (right) have been promoted to the level of Associate.

These two lawyers have been key to our firm’s sustained growth in recent years, first working with Warwick Jones (who recently received the Award of Distinguished Service from the Gold Coast District Law Association) before going on to apply that experience to a diverse range of client scenarios and complexity levels.

Belinda, who joined the firm in 2013, works in all areas of family law, whether parenting and/or property matters and has particular interest in complex child support and financial matters.

Olivia, who joined the firm in 2014, has a keen interest in property/financial matters and ‘left of field’ family law issues, particularly those involving financial agreements or paternity/parentage issues.

The two appointments mean we now have three Associate-level family lawyers available to clients including Ailsa Day, in addition to Warwick Jones, Senior Associate Damira Hidic (Accredited Family Law Specialist) and lawyer Ruiqi Bai.

ilona JAKSIC

11:12 13 Jan 16

We engaged Jones Mitchell Lawyers with regard to a complex family matter. I could not have asked for better service from the very first time I met with Dan Bottrell. He was always accessible and kept us informed every step of the way. The law and our options were very clearly and concisely explained. He was extremely prompt with all correspondence and documents. All staff were totally professional and exceptionally helpful. I would have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending Dan and the Team at Jones Mitchell Lawyers to anyone requiring assistance with their family law matters.

コルズ純子

10:01 13 Jan 16

After my international marriage broke down, I went through very hard times with property settlement. As I was living in Japan, it was very important to find the right lawyer who understand my situation, and adequately handle my concerns. Recalling the long lasted battle, I am so grateful to my lawyer, Dan in Jones Mitchell Lawyers. Dan’s diligent consideration helped me a lot, he is very responsive, trustworthy and communicative throughout the representation. I was so lucky to get to know Jones Mitchell Lawyers. Junko from Japan

Ian Moss

21:57 08 Jan 16

Property settlement is a very hard thing to accomplish quickly, however Dan Bottrell and his team came up with the most amicable ending for myself and my former partner in a quick professional manner. The correspondence between myself and Jones Mitchell Lawyers was always performed quickly. I would recommend this firm to anyone that requires a fair outcome to all matters.

Tess Daintree

01:02 21 Jan 16

No one would choose to go through an emotional, difficult and drawn out legal battle with a person they once loved. It is a time consuming, stressful process that is hard on everyone, especially the children. My case involved child custody issues and eventually Parental Orders, Spousal Maintenance and property settlement. It was a long case and I was so grateful that I had the brilliant Dan Bottrell as my Lawyer and the team of Jones Mitchell Lawyers and staff on my side. Dan was confident, efficient and extremely knowledgeable in resolving complex financial cases. Over a four year period I can honestly say that Dan and the staff at Jones Mitchell were my support team. They were there every step of the way, ready to pick me up, dust me off and set me on the right path again. Family law is very complicated and somewhat emotional so its important to have someone like Dan who is trustworthy, understands, knows the law, is very sensible and has a great sense of humour to lighten the mood when things get to serious.If it wasn't for Dan Bottrell, my children and I would still be battling through with a very uncertain future. I can't thank Dan and team at Jones Mitchell enough for their services and would recommend them to anyone in a heart beat. Please, do yourself a favour and seek the services of Dan Bottrell and the team at Jones Mitchell. You really will not find a better team to not only represent you but to support you through a very difficult and emotional time.Thanks again Dan.

Caroline Thurlow

00:07 09 Dec 15

I have been working with Rick Jones, Dan Bottrell and the team at Jones Mitchell Lawyers for about four years now. They are truly the most professional, respectful, kind and clever team. Although I work with them in professional capacity, they are certainly the type of team I would like to handle my family law needs. I would highly recommend them.

Tom Morgan

03:50 24 Nov 18

Like most people, I thought (and certainly hoped) I’d never see the day where I’d need assistance from a family law firm. When that unfortunate and unforeseen day arose, I made the wise decision to reach out to Jones Mitchell. Rick, Tim and the rest of the team did an amazing job. Not only were they technically brilliant and able to provide the best legal advice I could have hoped for, but they provided a sounding board when times got tough and emotionally draining on the personal-front. Although I hope I never need to engage the services of a family lawyer again, to the extent I do, I will be turning straight back to Jones Mitchell.

Peter

19:58 23 Nov 18

I used Jones Mitchell Lawyers to help with a complex and nasty marital dispute. Knowing I would need the best legal representation available I chose Jones Mitchell based on their reputation and the fact they were the most established and respected firm on the Gold Coast. Right from the first meeting I felt a huge sigh of relief as I realised I was in safe hands. These guys are a huge step above the rest and successfully achieved the best possible outcome for me.

Peter Burslem

02:01 27 Nov 18

I have known and experienced the exceptional services of JonesMitchell Lawyers for a number of years now. I have very seldom been as impressed with the professionalism, efficiency and warmth with which my requirements were handled. Without doubt Rick Jones, his son Tim and their staff provide a pre-eminent service and I have great pleasure in recommending their firm.

Teresa Beard

02:30 30 Nov 18

Olivia at Jones Mitchell was professional and highly supportive and understanding. She helped make a difficult situation easy to deal with.

Bradley S

02:57 04 Jan 19

Like many people, I’ve been through the traumatic and stressful impacts of a matrimonial separation. Rick Jones and his team provided me with expert, balanced, caring and practical advice. Importantly, they were able to guide me through a challenging period by keeping me focused on achieving fair, respectful and expeditious outcomes for all parties. Jones Mitchell are the safest set of hands known to me in family law, and I have tremendous respect for Rick. I’ve referred many friends and colleagues to them, and will continue to do so.

Joe Carter

03:04 04 Jan 19

From the moment I stepped into Jones Mitchell Family Lawyers, it was clear that I had made the correct decision to engage their Family Law practice. Over the course of 2 years, Warwick Jones’ and his colleagues provided a clear, consistent, methodical approach to my family law matter. Jones Mitchell’s abundant family law expertise, experience, warmth and genuine desire to help combined with advice on how to navigate through difficult family law matters (specific to my needs), far exceeded my expectations. He also provided much needed reassurance and empathy during a time of immense emotional turmoil and confusion. I cannot speak highly enough of Warwick Jones and his colleagues (within this law firm) and highly recommend jones Mitchell Family Lawyers for any Family Law matter.

Clare Anne Harper

02:52 04 Jan 19

I have found the Jones Mitchell experience was excellent. The lawyers I worked with were professional, knowledgeable and when I found myself in difficult situations and upset by other things going in in the background, they were supportive and were very good at calming the situations down. They communicated well with me and with my ex's lawyers. I would recommend Jones Mitchell to anyone going through divorce or having other family law issues.

Neil Cannigan

23:57 09 Jan 19

Having to sit down and talk with a Solicitor often means that an individual has some difficulty that needs sorting out. I was in this category – looking for a good Solicitor to assist me with the ending of a marriage. On recommendation from Ms. Liya Ting (a friend and lawyer) I approached Jones Mitchell and I was introduced to Ms. Day.’I was immediately impressed with the professionalism of Mrs Day. She immediately asked pertinent questions and offered good, strong advice. She took a professional interest in my case that her predecessor had not – indeed they had almost seemed disinterested just doing what they had to do!Through no fault of Ms Day’s that was almost 2 years ago. In the intervening time she has shown incredible professionalism, flexibility and a courtesy way and above what I would have expected. Her advice has been well thought out and based on experience and expertise. The level of support offered very high. Conversations friendly and yet firm – even in the most difficult of circumstances. If you find yourself in a difficult position and need consummate professional who will support, advice, ensure she has a full understanding of your case and needs, even comfort you when you feel the whole world is again you, you will not do much better than Ms Day and Jones Mitchell. I would highly recommend this firm and their staff.

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