Rob was admitted in March 1974 having obtained a BA and
LLB from the University of Sydney. He established his own practice
in 1979 which in 1997 became known as mccourts solicitors.
He prefers the common-sense, no nonsense approach to the law
and outside of the office wants to lower his golf handicap to single
figures. (It currently rests at 11!)

Gabe has over 20 years experience as a Property Lawyer.
She started her career with Rob McCourt in 1986. With children
came her own business, building her reputation as a Property Lawyer
with buyers and sellers as well as Agents. With the responsibilities of
family lessening (6 children aged 10-17yrs) Gabe has come full circle
returning to McCourts as a Consultant,running the Property Department
and enjoying the social aspects of our small yet busy office.

Helen Jones is a solicitor with our practice. Having lived and worked
in several countries including HK, Singapore, China, the US
and UK she has settled into Pyrmont where she also enjoys proximity
to the city. She is fluent in Mandarin and can speak French and Cantonese
conversationally. Helen enjoys the broader spectrum of general practice law.
When not in the office she takes advantage of Sydney’s cultural, theatrical
and intellectual amenities, pursue her interest in alternative medicine and write.

Lauren Rathbone is our CTP Solicitor.  Lauren has 6 years experience
in the fields of CTP and Public Liability, having worked for Ferguson Bolton,
Hunt & Hunt and Beilby Poulden Costello.  Recently returned from a stint
in Hong Kong Lauren is excited about working in the mccourts team. 
She also has a young daughter and is looking forward to the balance
of work and home life.

Lorna is our longest serving employee, having joined Rob
just after he started the business. She is Rob's unparalleled
Legal Assistant and the trusty Office Accountant. Her knowledge
and dedication are major strengths and she is a very
competitive triathlete and fitness freak in her spare time.

Helen works part time in our office as the Marketing Manager
and the other part chasing after her three boys. Her background
is in Human Resources and Child Care and she feels well qualified
to deal with the office management and client relationships.

Michaela is Legal Assistant to Helen J and Lauren. Michaela completed
a 12 month course at Bedford Business College, culminating as Business
College Student of the Year in 2003.  She has acquired 4 years experience
in the legal field and excels in legal terminology and possesses sound
organisational skills which are great assets to our busy office.  Away from
the office Michaela  enjoys poetry and writing short stories and likes to
relax with family and friends.  

Our Receptionist Clare is the first person you will meet upon
attending our office.  After completing her HSC in 2007 she has
taken 12 months off study to gain some valuable work experience. 
Clare has been on a steep learning curve settling into an office
environment and has quickly picked up the logistics of a law firm. 
Outside of the office Clare loves her Sunday soccer matches and sleeping in!