In many ways it has caught up with me but to reflect on 30 years of outcomes that the firm has achieved has been quite astonishing. Of course these outcomes would not have been able to have been achieved without trusting and loyal clients, big and small. Family matters are...
The biggest asset of any business is its staff and I have been lucky enough to work with some really GREAT people. From Day 1, to get the right people on the bus, sitting in the right seats, has been a challenge. The firm now boats over 200 years of experience with...
Most of us reflect upon our life’s journeys from time to time and celebrating our 30-year anniversary brings a special time in which to do just that, reflect. To reflect upon not only what we’ve achieved as a business, but how the community has developed as a whole during the...
As with most success stories there are humble beginnings. 30 years ago, Charlie Marino started a Law Firm in Grafton Street, Cairns with a University colleague in nothing more than a 30m2 office. Our first receptionist did everything, legal documents, accounts and the cleaning! My mother used to give me...
If you’re buying or selling a property, you want the transaction to go smoothly. In an ideal setting, all parties cooperate so issues are sorted quickly and settlement is reached without drama. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. Difficult settlements do happen and they can become a larger problem without...
