What’s Happening?
Creevey Horrell Lawyers has celebrated staff members Hayley Becker and Hana Fellows after their admission as solicitors.
Their admissions were heard by the Supreme Court of Queensland. Each joined the firm while completing a Bachelor of Law degree at James Cook University.
Why It Matters
The milestone marks their move from university studies into admitted legal practice with a firm they already know.
Townsville-based Special Counsel Lucas Hickey said it was a proud moment for Creevey Horrell. “Having started with Creevey Horrell while studying for their Bachelor of Law degrees at James Cook University, it’s wonderful to see Hayley and Hana reach this exciting milestone in their legal careers,” he said.
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Becker had already worked with the Townsville firm while completing her degree. She said she was thrilled by the admission and excited about new challenges. “It has already been a tremendous experience to have been working with the firm in Townsville while completing my degree,” she said.
Fellows also said she was proud to be admitted as a solicitor. “Creevey Horrell Lawyers have provided me with so many opportunities already and I look forward to the challenges ahead and working with a great team,” she said.
By the Numbers
- One Creevey Horrell principal, Clare Creevey, travelled from Brisbane to Townsville to attend the staff admissions ceremony.
- Creevey Horrell works across two broad service streams, covering commercial law and personal legal matters.
- Five fields form the firm’s commercial expertise, including property, agribusiness, litigation and dispute resolution.
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Creevey Horrell Principal Clare Creevey travelled from Brisbane to Townsville for the admissions ceremony.
“Both Hayley and Hana have worked extremely hard and proven themselves to be more than capable lawyers,” she said. “We look forward to seeing what they achieve in the years ahead.”
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Creevey Horrell is a full-service law firm with offices across regional and metropolitan Queensland.
The firm has significant expertise in commercial law, property, agribusiness, litigation and dispute resolution. It also provides personal legal services covering crime, family law, personal injuries, and wills and estates. It is one of Queensland’s only commercial firms of its size offering these services.
What To Look For Next?
Becker and Fellows are looking forward to fresh challenges and further work with Creevey Horrell’s Townsville team. The firm will also follow their progress as they build their legal careers in the coming years.
