CARDEW SALMON - Key Persons


Cecil Salmon

Job Titles:
  • Consultant
Cecil was Principle at Cardew Salmon for over 35 years helping thousands of clients while practising law more than 42 years. His experience included advising on commercial transactions and leases and providing guidance to clients in the completion of their wills and with the subsequent administration of their estates. Previously Cecil was Legal Advisor to Ipswich and West Moreton Building Society.

Claudia Esmonde

Job Titles:
  • Solicitor
Claudia Esmonde studied a Bachelor of Laws at the University of Southern Queensland, graduating in 2019. She was admitted to practice as a lawyer in 2021 and is currently completing a Masters of Laws. Claudia has gained legal experience throughout her studies in the areas of legal costing, succession matters and in general litigation.

Greg Ryan

Job Titles:
  • Principal
  • Solicitor
Greg has been a solicitor since completing his articles and gaining admission to the Legal Profession in 1979. Greg was the Principal of Walsh and Archer Coutts from 13 February 1979, the firm was later re-established as Ryan and Archer Coutts. During his tenor at the firm Greg obtained a wealth of experience in the areas of wills & estates, family law, criminal law, general litigation, legal costs and property conveyancing. Greg's experience and reputation is such that he consistently is referred work by the courts, solicitors, barristers and accountants.

Riley Ryan

Job Titles:
  • Solicitor
Riley completed a Bachelor of Laws at Queensland University of Technology graduating in 2013 and completed his Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice in 2014 and was admitted to practice the same year. Riley commenced working at R C C Legal in 2012 whilst completing his studies and since his admission as a Solicitor has been practising as a solicitor specialising in legal costs. Riley has experience in minor Criminal Law matters, Estate Administration and Debt Recovery proceedings.

Rory Ryan

Job Titles:
  • Solicitor
Rory has dual qualifications having completed a Bachelor of Business (Majoring in Finance) in 2012 and a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) in 2016 from the Queensland University of Technology. After graduating from University, Rory completed his Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice in 2017 and was admitted to practice in 2017. Rory has experience in the areas of Intellectual Property, Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Legal Costs.