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Why Clients Choose Stratus Legal Group
About Stratus Legal Group
Law without the intimidation factor.
At Stratus Legal Group, we help individuals, families and businesses navigate Family Law, Wills & Estates, Property Law and Litigation matters with confidence.
We’re not a traditional law firm—and we don’t want to be. We combine sharp legal expertise with genuine care, practical advice and clear communication so you always understand your options and your next steps.
Our clients choose us because we listen, we care and we’re committed to achieving the best possible outcome for their circumstances. If you’re looking for lawyers who are approachable, responsive and focused on real solutions, you’re in the right place.
Flexible Funding Options for Eligible Clients
We understand that legal matters can create financial pressure at an already challenging time. Through our partnership with JustFund, eligible Family Law and estate administration clients may be able to access funding for legal fees and related expenses, with repayment deferred until settlement or probate is finalised.
This can help you access the legal support you need without the stress of upfront costs.
or visit JustFund.com.au.
Your Senior Leadership Team
Kathryn Oswald
Kathryn's path into law is fueled by a long standing determination to call out and correct the mistreatment she saw growing up. That drive, paired with deep capability across Property, Estates and Family Law, has shaped her into a lawyer who delivers practical, human centered solutions rather than textbook theory. Kathryn didn’t learn her craft from CPD slides or vague law school hypotheticals, she learned it the real way: sleeves rolled up, files open, and a regional community relying on her to get it right.
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Alex O'Donohue
Alex O’Donohue is the firm’s Principal Lawyer and the lead across all Estate and Property Litigation, known for his sharp strategic approach and his particular passion for contested estates. He brings deep experience across the full estate spectrum, including wills, testamentary trusts, probate and administration matters, and the full range of estate and will disputes. His work blends technical precision with a calm, solutions‑focused style that clients rely on during some of life’s most complex and emotional moments..
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Amy Brown
Amy Brown brings a rare combination of operational leadership and hands‑on legal experience to her role as Practice Manager at Stratus Legal Group. With years spent as a paralegal across the firm’s core practice areas, she understands the realities of legal work, the pressures on teams, and the expectations of clients. Her particular love for estate matters, including complex Letters of Administration, probate applications, and nuanced estate administration, gives her a depth of insight that continues to shape and strengthen the firm’s approach in this area.
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