About us …
Aaron Ball LLB(Hons) GDLP MQLS
Principal Solicitor/Family Lawyer
Aaron is the Principal Solicitor at Shorestone Legal. Aaron brings to the role his many years of experience working in private industry, as well as 20+ years working within both Commonwealth and State government in various compliance, investigation, and prosecution roles. Aaron has worked for the Brisbane Magistrates Court, the supreme and District courts, the Department of Justice and Attorney-General, the Commonwealth Department for Immigration, Building Codes Queensland, and the Residential Tenancies Authority.
Aaron then entered private practice in 2016 focussing on the areas of family law, wills and estates, and civil litigation.
During his long and varied career, Aaron has worked closely with victims of crime, victims’ advocacy services, real estate agents, tenants and tenancy advocates, small business operators, and both State and Commonwealth police forces.
Aaron has previously been heavily involved in advocacy work for road safety, and currently serves as a Committee Member for Northside Connect, a not-for-profit organisation based in Nundah offering legal advice, domestic violence support and family/community services.
Aaron and his wife have two children who, despite their charm, have aged him considerably. Aaron also keeps our team entertained with relentless dad jokes.
Jacinta Gallpen LLB GDLP MQLS
Family Lawyer
Jacinta has a Bachelor of Laws from Central Queensland University and a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from Queensland University of Technology. Before becoming a family lawyer, Jacinta worked in various client-facing roles in both Australia and overseas. She spent four years living in the United Kingdom and has travelled extensively throughout Europe, North America and Asia.
Jacinta has successfully resolved many family law matters including both parenting matters and property settlements. Jacinta also has experience defending clients involved with domestic violence proceedings. Jacinta takes pride in assisting family law clients through challenging times, with empathy and respect.
In her spare time Jacinta enjoys travelling, laying on the beach with a good book, and seeing live music (especially Taylor Swift). She does not find Aaron’s dad jokes very funny.
Naomi Burnes
Law Clerk
Naomi previously worked as an early childhood educator before finding her passion in law. She has since worked as a paralegal and law clerk for various generalist and family law firms.
Naomi has experience with criminal and civil proceedings, as well as domestic violence, parenting and property settlement matters. As a law clerk Naomi has previously assisted with matters before the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
Naomi is passionate about helping people through their challenging times, ensuring that each client she works with is met with kindness and respect.
Naomi is currently studying a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) at Queensland University of Technology, and plans to practice family law when she graduates. In her spare time, Naomi likes reading a good book by the beach and trying new cafes with her friends. Naomi is always sunsafe..
Olivia Green LLB(Hons)
Law Graduate/Law Clerk
Olivia has completed a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from the University of Queensland, and is currently undertaking a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice at the Queensland University of Technology. Olivia has a background in public speaking and working with disadvantaged children. In her role as a UQ Student Ambassador before joining Shorestone Legal, Olivia helped high school children to overcome systematic barriers to access tertiary education.
Olivia’s passion for the community, and her ability to build strong relationships with clients, is an invaluable asset to the team. Olivia enjoys working closely with clients to ensure they feel supported throughout the progression of their family law matters.
Olivia grew up in regional south east Queensland and travels home whenever her mean boss will let her finish early on a Friday. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, and is an avid fan of cinema.
Aimee Brighton
Office Clerk
Aimee is our incredibly efficient office clerk and will be your first point of contact at Shorestone legal. She supports our team by providing timely and invaluable administrative support, doing everything from file management, keeping the rest of the team and our principal solicitor organised (which is no mean feat), and all other day-to-day administrative tasks.
Aimee grew up right here in Banyo. With a keen interest in justice and law, Aimee is currently studying an Associate Degree of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the Universiy of Southern Queensland. She has plans to then begin a Bachelor of Laws.
Aimee is passionate about understanding the systems that shape people’s lives and is working towards a future where she can provide real change for others in our community, through empathetic and effective interventions.
Outside work hours, Aimee spends her time studying. A lot. She also remembers enjoying reading and live music before starting university.
About Shorestone Legal
Shorestone Legal is based in Banyo, on Brisbane’s Northside. We practice in the areas of Family Law, Wills and Estates.
Our team of family law solicitors are experts in all areas of Family Law including separation and divorce, property division, financial settlements, parenting arrangements, and binding financial agreements.
We are experienced in last will and testament, and estate administration including application for probate, or contesting a will.
We achieve best outcomes for our clients with our knowledge, experience and understanding of each client’s unique situation.