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Dennis Wawra

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Dennis Wawra

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Dennis commenced with McKean Park Lawyers in September 2024 and works with the Private Client Services Team providing expert legal advice in the areas of Powers of Attorney, Wills, Estate Planning, Testamentary Trusts and Deceased Estates.

Dennis holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from Deakin University and completed the Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice through the College of law in 2018. He was admitted to practice law shortly afterwards.

Prior to making a career change to the law, Dennis worked in various IT, training and technical roles, having previously undertaken a Bachelor of Computing at Monash University. Dennis feels that his previous work experience enhances his ability to provide sound, holistic legal advice.

Prior to commencing at McKean Park, Dennis worked at a suburban law firm for a number of years. During those years he honed his legal technical skills under the guidance and mentorship of the principals and senior lawyers of the firm.

Dennis has a keen interest in complex estate and business planning matters. He is a keen and active listener with a focus on assisting clients to successfully achieve their objectives.

Outside of work Dennis enjoys playing baseball and travel.

Expertise

  • Drafting Wills and Powers of attorney
  • Preparing complex Wills including testamentary trusts and disability trusts
  • Advising on asset protection strategies
  • Preparing strategies to manage complex family matters, including blended families
  • Estate planning
  • Probate
  • Will disputes
  • Property disputes
  • Parenting disputes

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Laws (Hons) – Deakin University University
  • Bachelor of Computing – Monash University

Service Areas

Wills, Estates and succession planning expertise