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Welcome to the new-look Macrossan & Amiet Newsletter.
While our previous newsletter style has served us well over the past few years, we decided it was time for a fresh, new look.
You might have noticed the advertising in the Daily Mercury, Whitsunday Times and Whitsunday Coast Guardian – as well as our monthly advice column in the Guardian – all in an effort to refresh the firm’s image in the minds of our clients.
Macrossan & Amiet has been serving the local community for more than 100 years but we have managed to do that by continually changing to meet the evolving needs of our clients.
We have endeavoured to stay at the forefront of change, adapting and tailoring our services to meet clients’ needs even before they change. No easy task in the fast-paced 21st century!
But with more than 20 lawyers and 60 support staff across the firm’s three offices, we have a breadth and
depth of experience unequalled by any law firm in the region. Experience we can bring to bear on any, and all, legal matters. We also have the local knowledge required to really get ‘under the skin’ of the issues relevant to our clients, with many of our solicitors having either been born here or lived in the region for many years.
So while we may have been here a long time, we pride ourselves on our modern and progressive outlook.
We sincerely hope you enjoy our new-look newsletter and if there are any issues you would like to read about, please do not hesitate to contact us (details of all our offices are on the back page).
A change is, apparently, as good as a rest after all!
Gene Patterson
Managing Director
About the author
Gene Paterson
Consultant
LLB
Gene Paterson is originally from the State’s west. He has spent all of his life in Queensland. He lives with his wife Jane at Farleigh.
His outside interests have involved rugby league, horse racing, bush walking and now, grandchildren.
He has been involved for many years with Brothers junior and senior rugby league and the development of facilities for sport in Mackay. He is currently engaged in the expansion/development of Leprechaun Park. He continues to retain an interest in thoroughbred horse racing.
About Macrossan & Amiet Solicitors
For over 100 years, Macrossan & Amiet Solicitors has been a leading local law firm in Mackay, with offices in Proserpine and Cannonvale servicing the Whitsundays region. Our experienced solicitors provide professional legal services to individuals, families and businesses across regional Queensland.
Whether you need representation in court, assistance buying or selling property, or advice on protecting your assets, our Mackay lawyers are committed to achieving the best possible outcome for you.
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