Wollongong's most trusted lawyers and solicitors

• Residential and Commercial Property Law
• Retail and Commercial Leasing
• Subdivision and Property Developments
• Wills and Estates
• Commercial Law

Warren joined DGB Lawyers in 1991 after working in Campbelltown for nine years and Wagga Wagga for
two years learning his trade and completing his Diploma of Law and being admitted as a solicitor in
1986.

Warren grew up in country New South Wales spending time in Mullumbimby, Cootamundra, Cobar and
Campbelltown.

Warren gained an interest in Property Law and now practices primarily in this area of law which
encompasses residential and commercial conveyancing, lease and business transactions, development
and subdivision works. This interest
led him to become an accredited Property Specialist in 1996.

Warren is the firm’s Notary Public which is an office primarily allowing the authentification of
documents to be used in foreign jurisdictions.

Warren resides in Wollongong with his wife and daughter. He is a keen sportsman and can often be
found on the Wollongong golf course, cycling around the Illawarra or enjoying the Blue Mile walk
around the Wollongong foreshore.

Warren continues to be active in the community being a past Board member of the Illawarra Christian
School, a current member of Figtree Anglican Church, a past chairman of the Wollongong Law Society
Conveyancing Committee and a
member of a number of local sporting and social clubs.

• Family Law
• De facto Relationship Law
• Independent Children’s Lawyer
• Surrogacy

Following the completion of a Bachelor of Laws Honours and Bachelor of Arts degree at the University
of Wollongong in 2003, Lorelle was admitted to the Supreme Court of NSW in 2004. From 2004 until
joining DGB Lawyers in 2008,
Lorelle practised in the Shoalhaven. Lorelle was welcomed into the partnership of DGB Lawyers in
July 2011.

Lorelle is the Family Law Chair and Vice President for the Wollongong District Law Society and is
passionate in her advocacy for improvements to the family law system. Lorelle is also a nationally
accredited mediator, the treasurer
of the Wollongong Chapter NSW Women’s Lawyer’s Association, a trained collaborative lawyer, and
appointed to Legal Aid NSW’s Independent Children’s Lawyer and Family Law panels.

In all of
her matters Lorelle is focussed on
achieving her client’s goals with a minimum of fuss. Lorelle is also committed to ensuring that all
of her clients understand the legal pathway on which they are travelling so that they maintain
confidence and do not feel lost
in an unfamiliar system.

Apart from her commitment to legal practice and advocacy
for her clients, Lorelle has previously taught Corporations Law and Tourism and Hospitality Law at
the Illawarra Institute of Tafe
NSW.

Away from the office Lorelle relishes spending time with family and friends, and travelling,
especially to places with an abundance of salt water and NO Wifi. 

• Residential and Commercial Property Law
• Commercial and Retail Leasing
• Commercial Law
• Dispute Resolution
• Estate Planning

Ben is a passionate and dedicated commercial lawyer and has worked primarly in the area of commercial
and property law since 2004 when he began his legal career as a law clerk in Wollongong. 

In 2008 Ben left Wollongong and commenced work for a large commercial practice in Sydney obtaining
experience in complex litigation matters.

Ben returned to Wollongong in 2011 where his legal career began to focus on his family and build on
his local client base.

A short time after commencing at DGB Lawyers Ben joined the partnership in 2015.

Ben prides himself on providing prompt expert advice with a sensible and realistic approach. He has a
high attention to detail and is a client focused professional.

When not at work Ben is
usually found in the ocean or with
his family (his other passions).

• Family Law
• Defacto Relationship Law
• Criminal Law

Grace completed a Bachelor of Laws at the University of Wollongong and a Graduate Diploma in Legal
Practice at the Australian National University in 2014. Grace was admitted to the Supreme Court and
High Court role in 2015.

Grace joined the DGB Lawyers team in 2016 and was welcomed into the DGB Partnership in 2022.

Grace works in the areas of family law and criminal law. Grace is a passionate advocate for her
clients striving to
provide practical solutions to legal problems whilst staying focused on the big picture. Grace
enjoys working with her
clients to achieve their desired outcomes.

In her spare time Grace enjoys walking her dog and spending time with family and friends.

• Family Law
• Defacto Relationship Law

In 2019 Brooke completed a Bachelor of Laws (Distinction) and Arts (Psychology) (Distinction) at the
University of Wollongong. Brooke completed her Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice at the College of
Law in 2019 before being admitted to the Supreme Court and High Court role in 2020.

Before joining the DGB Lawyers team Brooke worked in local Wollongong firm gaining extensive
experience in family law having worked as a paralegal for a considerable time before being admitted
as a solicitor. Brooke is a member of the Legal Aid NSW family law panel.

Brooke uses her compassionate and empathetic nature to assist her clients in achieving a desired
outcome, whilst providing high quality legal advice. In her spare time Brooke enjoys going to the
beach, grabbing a coffee and spending time with her family and friends.

Kaaden completed a Bachelor of Laws – Bachelor of Economics and Finance at the University of
Wollongong in 2020. He commenced working for DGB Lawyers in 2021, while working to complete his
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice with the College of Law and was admitted as a Lawyer of the
Supreme Court of New South Wales in March 2022.

Kaaden’s primary focus is Property and Conveyancing, Commercial, Probate and Estate Matters.

Kaaden takes pride in working hard to achieve the most practical outcomes while seeking to minimise
time, cost and stress for clients and putting their needs first.

Kaaden enjoys spending his spare time outdoors, relaxing with a good book or spending time with
friends and family.