About Us
Expertise. Dedication. Empathy.
History
Pamela Sweetapple has been living in the Noosa Hinterland of Cooroy for 18 years.
Pamela opened Cooroy Legal Centre in September 2017. Repurposing a two bedroom home in the centre of Cooroy, Pamela and her growing team have been assisting residents of Cooroy and the Noosa Hinterland with many and varied legal problems. Our office is a comfortable and welcoming space that allows clients to feel at home when discussing difficult issues. As an accredited mediator, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and an arbitrator for family law property disputes, Pamela also runs mediations both in the office and in the purpose built garden area, surrounded by tropical plants and a flowing stream.
The Cooroy Legal Centre team brings an exceptional level of expertise, enthusiasm, dedication, and an empathetic approach that makes their office a comforting place for their clients.
Meet the Team...
After working as a barrister for 22 years, Pamela chose to open a general legal practice in her new hometown. Pamela works as a lawyer, a nationally accredited mediator, family law arbitrator, and a registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner.
Since becoming a solicitor in 2017, Pamela has enjoyed meeting a wide selection of clients and assisting them with their various legal issues.
Pamela is a keen gardener and has landscaped our office gardens. She also loves music and is a keen singer.
In her spare time, Pamela works as a committee member of the Cooroy Memorial Hall Association.
Shelley is our conveyancing guru. After relocating to Mackay in 2009, she has returned to the Sunshine Coast with her husband and two young children.
Shelley has over 15 years of experience working in various aspects of law and can answer your queries about all aspects of our practice, including conveyancing and property purchases and sales, family law issues and wills and estate matters.
When Shelley is not in the office she enjoys working with her animals on the farm, camping with her family and cheering her son on from the sidelines at football.
Miri is the office dog. She knows nothing about the law, so please do not ask her for advice. When she's not working hard at the office, she likes to chase chickens and watch tv.
Lily is our exceptional receptionist. With a degree in Sociology, Lily has now discovered the joys of legal practice. Lily can assist you with every enquiry, and is enjoying learning the ropes at Cooroy Legal Centre.
Lily loves musicals and enjoys welcoming clients with a smile and a cup of tea. She's waiting for your call.