DA FAMILY LAWYERS - Key Persons


Deborah Awyzio

Job Titles:
  • Principal
  • Director and Accredited Family Law Specialist
Deborah commenced her experience as a lawyer in a general law firm at Ipswich, she is an accredited family law specialist and has over 20 years exclusive experience in Family…

Kate Palmer

Job Titles:
  • Senior Associate
  • Special Counsel & Accredited Family Law Specialist
Kate is a Senior Associate at DA Family Lawyers. Kate's expertise has been recognised by the Queensland Law Society in their conferring to her the title of Family Law Accredited Specialist in 2021.

Lisa Foley - Managing Director

Job Titles:
  • Instructor
  • Managing Director
  • Board Member of the Family Law Practitioners Association of Queensland
  • Law Solicitor
Lisa Foley is a highly experienced family law solicitor Lisa is an existing board member of the Family Law Practitioners Association of Queensland. Lisa has been elected to the board of the Family Law Practitioners Association of Queensland for 2020 and 2021. Outside of work hours, Lisa is a gym instructor and enjoys spending time with her young family. Lisa thrives on juggling her working life with parenthood. Lisa holds the position of Managing Director at DA Family Lawyers. Lisa holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Laws with Honours from the Queensland University of Technology…

Michaela Jewell

Job Titles:
  • Associate
Experience Michaela holds the position of Associate at DA Family Lawyers. Michaela has a Bachelor of Laws (Second Class Honours - Division A) from completion of her degree with the Queensland University of Technology. Michaela completed her practical legal training at the College of Law and was admitted as a Solicitor in the Supreme Court of Queensland on 7 June 2022. Michaela is passionate about helping families navigate complex situations. She gains practical experience by volunteering at Women's Legal Service Queensland in support of victims of domestic violence. Michaela's experience includes: Parenting matters Property settlement De facto property settlement Divorce Financial agreements Domestic violence Child support agreements

Sharni Embrey

Job Titles:
  • Associate
Sharni holds the position of Associate at DA Family Lawyers. Sharni has a Bachelor of Laws (Second Class Honours - Division A) from completion of her degree with the Queensland University of Technology.