Debra Parker Gets Accredited Specialist Status in Dispute Resolution

Debra Parker of Watts McCray Lawyers has obtained the accredited specialist status with the Law Society of NSW in Dispute Resolution. This is in addition to her specialist accreditation in Family Law.

Specialist Accreditation is a structured peer to peer assessment process enabling legal practitioners to be recognised for their expertise. The program consists of meticulous assessments on both legal knowledge and its application in practice.

Debra is the only practitioner in the Australian Capital Territory with both accreditations. Debra has also recently been recognised by her peers as a leading mediator and leading family lawyer in the ACT in the Doyle’s Guide.

Debra joined the Watts McCray team as an equity partner in February 2015. She has over 20 years’ experience in mediation. After completing training in the early 90’s in Mediation and Arbitration she was one of the successful early pioneers in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in Canberra.

Furthermore, during her time as a Registrar, Debra was the appointed Court mediator for thousands of mediations for de facto and married couples going through the process of relationship change. She established an excellent reputation as a skilled and accomplished mediator and conciliator. She regularly assisted people to mutually agree to resolve their Court disputes without having to go through a lengthy court trial. She is a Nationally Accredited Mediator (MSB) and a member of the Australian Institute of Family Law Arbitrators and Mediators, and in 2018, Debra became a member of the Mediators Panel of the Law Society of New South Wales. Debra accepts referrals for private mediations as well as individual representation in traditional negotiation. Debra is also an Accredited Collaborative Law Practitioner.

Collaborative law and negotiation works on the understanding that each party trusts and respects one another and a final settlement is achieved between the parties out of Court, with assistance as required from their lawyers and other experts such as accountants or psychologists.

Bringing this invaluable experience as a Registrar to Watts McCray, Debra has the skills to provide clients with sound, practical advice about family law issues and to tailor service to meet their specific needs. She guides her clients through the process maze and the difficult circumstances of relationship change.

Family law issues and relationship breakdown can be complex. Debra takes the time to understand her clients and what they want to achieve. Her years of experience as a solicitor; living abroad; raising a large family and her skills as a Registrar combine to enable her to give clients sensible, fair solutions and how to get there.

When a marriage or a relationship breaks down it is natural that the circumstances of both parties will change. There are also legal rights and responsibilities associated with these changes, such as parenting arrangements and property and financial settlements. Watts McCray has also developed an online resource for people who want information on family law matters. Divorce.com.au can be used by those who want to find out more about divorce in Australia, quickly and easily apply for a divorce, or contact a divorce lawyer in Australia to help them resolve their situation.

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