About Dimond Family Lawyers

Erryn is an experienced family law practitioner, having worked in the Perth family law sector since early 2009.
Throughout her career, Erryn has gathered extensive experience and knowledge of complex financial matters, complex parenting matters, including litigation involving family violence (including restraining orders).
Whilst working in a family law paralegal role for 4 years under the supervision of an experienced senior legal practitioner, Erryn completed a Juris Doctor (Law) at Murdoch University in 2012, and post-graduate Practical Legal Training through the Australian National University in 2013.  Erryn is a member of the Family Law Practitioners Association of Western Australia, the Law Society of Western Australia, and the Law Council of Australia (Family Law Section).
Erryn is known for her empathetic and strategic approach to family law matters, as well as her candid and professional communication style.
Erryn has practical experience in a broad range of Family Law related matters and events including procedural hearings, interim arguments, trials, Conciliation and Case Assessment Conferences, Child Dispute Conferences, external Mediation-Style Conferences, Legal Aid Dispute Resolution, and Family Court appeals.
Outside of work hours, Erryn has a keen interest in food and wine. She also enjoys playing tennis, travelling, and spending time with her family and friends.

Dionne has had over 13 years’ experience in family law, commencing her articles in late 2006 and was admitted as a practitioner on 5 March 2009. 
Dionne completed her Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in English Literature at the University of Notre Dame.
In her professional life, Dionne has extensive experience and a strong interest in complex financial matters, high conflict children's matters, and restraining order proceedings. Dionne has appeared in a number of courts including the Family Court of WA, Perth Magistrates Court, District Court, Perth Children’s Court, Magistrates Court in Midland, Fremantle, Joondalup, Karratha, and Roebourne, as well as Federal Circuit Court in Sydney and Adelaide.
Outside of work, Dionne is passionate about her exercise, cooking, and travel. She is an avid fisherman and diver and if she is not in the office, you will often find her somewhere out on the water.

Clair has developed her career as a Legal Secretary over many years with a broad range of law firms, both small and large.

Clair has intimate knowledge of our systems and procedures, and regularly assists our lawyers with both legal and non-legal related tasks. Clair’s regular duties include but are not limited to population and filing of Family Court documents, drafting basic letters, accounts and billing, and other legal and non-legal tasks.

Clair is approachable with a friendly and informed approach. She has intimate knowledge of the systems and procedures at Dimond Family Lawyers and how we assist our potential and current clients.

Clair has two teenage children.  Clair enjoys family outings and walking her dog, she enjoys the beach, running, baking and reading

Chantell brings over 27 years of legal experience to our team, previously working in the areas of personal injuries and workers compensation claims, motor vehicle and industrial accident claims, conveyancing, companies work, wills & estates, general and commercial litigation, consumer and insurance litigation, civil litigation, customs matters, employment law and criminal law.

Chantell has worked primarily in family law for the past 15 years. Consequently, she has a broad and thorough knowledge of family law processes and procedures.

At Dimond Family Lawyers, Chantell undertakes tasks as a senior legal secretary and a legal assistant, including liaison with clients, law firms, Court representatives and related parties, as well as providing assistance in drafting Court documents.

With an experienced and practical approach to her role, Chantell is well known at Dimond Family Lawyers for her positive and resilient attitude.

Chantell has completed the Legal Assistants Training Course at the Law Society of Western Australia and also holds a Diploma of Legal Services through the College of Law, Education and Training.

When not at work, Chantell enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, socialising with friends, camping, beach activities and the general outdoors.

Renee has worked primarily in a family law environment for over 23 years, with extensive knowledge of Family Court procedures, including additional experience in Wills and Estates, including Probate and Letters of Administration applications.

Renee obtained her Diploma of Legal Studies in 2017, which has supported her progress into roles that require the skills of a legal assistant.  At Dimond Family Lawyers, Renee works in a hybrid role, completing senior secretarial duties, but also (as a legal assistant) producing initial draft court documents, taking instructions from clients, and producing analysis of disclosure.

Renee is client-focused with an open and informed approach to working with clients, staff, and colleagues. She genuinely enjoys assisting our clients move towards a new chapter in their life.

Outside of work hours, Renee enjoys spending time with her family and friends, long-distance running, being outdoors in the summer months, camping, and socialising.