KAVANAGH FAMILY LAWYERS PERTH - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Senior Associate
- Administration and Support Staff
Josh is born and raised in Perth and was admitted as a practitioner in the Supreme Court of Western Australia in 2016. He completed his Bachelor of Laws at Murdoch University in 2015 and now regularly appears in the Family Court of Western Australia and Magistrates Court of Western Australia.
In the Magistrates Court, Josh specialises in Restraining Order matters.
In family law, he assists clients in all aspects from the initial advice to litigated proceedings. Josh enjoys assisting client's to negotiated settlements and mediated outcomes, though sometimes a judicial determination is required.
Issues that arise in family law are deeply personal and can be distressing. Josh does his best to be a stable and grounding influence for client's while he addresses the issues at play.
Outside of the office, Josh is a keen outdoorsman who plays cricket and basketball. He is a ten-year West Coast Eagles member and doesn't miss a game. In his free time he enjoys adding to his garden, going camping and spending time in the kitchen.
Leo Barry was born in Waterford, Ireland and recently migrated to Perth in January 2012. Leo holds a degree in Legal and Business Studies (with First Class Honours) and a post graduate Bachelor of Laws degree (UCC).
Leo worked in private practice in Ireland from 2006 - 2011 and practiced in Family Law, Probate & Wills, and Criminal Law. In March 2013, Leo was admitted to practice in Western Australia.
Martin Kavanagh is originally from Cork and is a prominent member of the Irish community in Perth. He is closely involved in the work
Richard Matias has extensive experience in Marketing, particularly in the retail sector. Richard holds a Degree in Business and an MBA. Richard is also a successful and high-profile professional photographer. Richard's passions outside work include his partner and the Fremantle Dockers.