NCS KNOWLEDGE CENTRE - Key Persons
Alan Adrian commenced his legal costing career with Law Costs. After nine years he founded our affiliate firm, Queensland Independent Costing Services (QICS) in 1989, initially employing two assessors and two typists.
Responsible for the business strategy, Alan has successfully grown the company from its humble beginnings in Queensland to now providing costing services nationally. As a result of his dedication to the legal costing industry Alan's legal costing businesses are now some one of the most recognised providers in Australia employing seven costs lawyers, five costs consultants, and 12 support staff across five locations.
During Alan's 40+ year tenure in the legal costing industry, he has attained a reputation as an esteemed and trusted professional. His area of expertise is guiding law firms in cost recovery that is compliant, transparent and effective.
Due to his attention-to-detail, management advice and counselling he is highly sought after by the Australian legal profession. As a highly regarded costs expert he is regularly called on to give evidence in court.
Alan loves to give back to the community and his passion for the legal costing industry has directed him to share his knowledge of law costs to the Bond University Law Faculty presenting on the Practical Legal Training course on a regular basis for over 10 years. He also jumps at the chance to present on legal costs for CLE presentations to law firms, the Queensland Law Society and local law associations.
Outside of the office Alan is happiest sharing a fulfilled life with his beautiful wife, four daughters and eight grandchildren and the company of good friends. When the opportunity arises he is an enthusiastic traveler and enjoys cheering on the horses.
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Therese joined our affiliate company QICS in 2014 and is an important part of the administration team, drawing on her significant business administration experience. Her primary…
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Joining the group of companies in 2011, Chenara is one of our notable legal costs lawyers. She was attracted to the industry because of the diversity…
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Gary is a current member of the Toowoomba Turf Club and Toowoomba Middle Ridge Golf Club, and a past president of the Rotary Club of Toowoomba East. He is devoted to his family and is a keen traveller. Gary can be found at the race track barracking for the horses, refining his golf swing, and partaking in various fitness activities.
Being a tenacious and driven individual, Gary devoted 23 of his formative years in the Royal Australian Air Force, followed by the Royal Air Force. He…
Prior to entering the legal costs industry, the first 23 years of Michael's career was spent as a hydraulic applications engineer. This role took him to…
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- Senior Legal Costs Consultant
In 1971 Tony was admitted as a solicitor to the Supreme Court of Queensland and subsequently the High Court of Australia. He commenced his foray into…
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Justin, for over 10 years, oversees the day-to-day running of all the businesses and is the glue between National Costing Services' administration and technical teams. As…
In 2019 Robert joined the group of companies as Finance Manager. His accountancy experience spans many years working with Gold Coast accountancy firms. Robert is a…
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- Administration Manager / Toowoomba
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Kris commenced her career in the legal costing industry in 1989 with Law Costs Pty Ltd. Here she worked alongside Alan and Gary's mother, Joy Stevens,…
Lance was appointed to practice as a solicitor in Queensland in 1995, NSW in 1996, and the ACT in 1997. In 2007 he was appointed to…
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It was the early 1990's when John embarked on his journey into legal costing industry. Around the same time he commenced his employment with our affiliate…
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Since joining our affiliate firm QICS at a young age, Chantel quickly absorbed every angle of the business and has a deep understanding of administration side…
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- Senior Legal Costs Consultant
In Tony's personal life he often keeps company with his children and grandchildren. He is an avid sport spectator. To relax he enjoys reading biographies. He is also known to love an occasional round of golf.
Lisa is the Legal Practitioner Director of National Costing Lawyers (one of our affiliate firms) and a Legal Costs Consultant at NCS and QICS. Commencing with…