Samantha Sticklan
Director
LLB, Acc. Spec (Fam. Law), Accredited Mediator NMAS, BA(Journ)
Meet Samantha
Samantha Sticklan commenced with Macrossan & Amiet in February 2018. Samantha grew up in Northern NSW, relocating to Brisbane to attend boarding school and later obtaining her law degree at Griffith University.
In 2004 Samantha relocated to Mackay to take up employment as an Articled Clerk. Samantha was previously employed by another local practice for 14 years, during which time she was successful in obtaining recognition as an Accredited Family Law Specialist by the Qld Law Society.
Samantha is a mother and wife, and when not working keeps her stress levels at bay by taking part in a variety of physical pursuits.
Samantha is an active member of the Mackay Community, currently volunteering with Artspace Mackay Foundation, the Mackay Community Legal Centre and the BMA Mackay Marina Run.
Areas of Expertise
Samantha has almost 20 years of legal experience and has a passion for family law. She goes the extra mile to assist her clients to move through the separation process with as little stress as possible. Sam is an Accredited Family Law Specialist.
Accreditations
Qualifications
Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Arts (Journalism)
Queensland Law Society Accredited Specialist Family Law
Accredited Mediator NMAS
Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland
Solicitor of the High Court of Australia
Affiliations
Director of Artspace Mackay Foundation
Volunteer Solicitor at Mackay Community Legal Centre
Member of Organising Committee for Mackay Community Legal Centre
Member of BMA Mackay Marina Run
Member of Queensland Law Society
Director of Macrossan & Amiet Education Foundation
articles by Samantha
News and Insights
March 7, 2026
Do’s and Don’ts for Separated Parents
Following separation it can be hard to navigate and decide on what to share and what not to share on social media platforms.
October 23, 2024
Interstate Travel While Co-Parenting
Many clients to ask about interstate travel, particularly when it comes to Co-Parenting arrangements.
October 23, 2024
What to do about Christmas
Every year the Federal Circuit and Family Court gives lawyers a cut off date by which any application that seeks to deal with Orders concerning Christmas needs to be filed.
October 16, 2024
Mediation
One of the cornerstones of mediation is the fact that mediation itself is strictly confidential and what is discussed during this process cannot be used at a later date.