Our people

Kelly Reaston

Christine Ross  

  • Christine commenced her career as a Lawyer in New Zealand in 1988.  Since then she has had a broad range of experience as a general practitioner in Christchurch, New Zealand.  This experience ranged from all types of commercial and residential property work including acting for a major electricity distribution Company to the preparation of Wills, Trusts and the administration of Estates.  She has also had substantial experience acting for small business people.

    Christine was admitted as a solicitor in the State of Queensland in June 2008 and practised as a Specialist Property Lawyer in Brisbane with a national law firm until January 2010.

    More recently, Christine moved to Cairns to work with Marino Moller as a solicitor focussing on general commercial law and a wide range of property work.

Areas of law
  • Commercial and retail shop leasing
  • Business and chattel conveyancing
  • High end residential conveyancing
  • Preparation of commercial agreements
Education
  • Bachelor of Laws – University of Canterbury – 1987
  • Bachelor of Arts – University of Otago - 1973
Memberships & Associations
  • Solicitor - Supreme Court of Queensland – 2008
  • Barrister and Solicitor – High Court of New Zealand – 1988

5 things our people like about being at Marino Moller

Haylee Cross, Accounts Clerk
“I enjoy working with a firm that gives back to the community and offers employees opportunities to grow professionally and personally.
Marino Moller Lawyers are the epitomy of local lawyers supporting the local community – even supporting the Far North Queensland development of futsal and junior cricket.
Improving the quality of life in our communities is a proud tradition in our firm.
Marino Moller Lawyers is dedicated to supporting charitable activities that result in building stronger communities.”

Brett Moller, Partner
“With video link and teleconferencing, it doesn’t matter where my clients are throughout Far North Queensland.
Supporting the rural community is much easier and faster today.
Marino Moller strives to be at the forefront of technological advancements.
Supplying you with the right equipment and software so we can communicate more effectively — that’s our goal.”

Trish Whitby, JP
Legal Assistant
“The best thing about working here is being part of an extremely talented team.
If you don't know something, someone very close by inevitably does and is happy to share their knowledge with you.”

Vicki Barnett,
Conveyancer Commissioner for Declarations
“With the boom in real estate, we see many conveyancers come and go in other firms.
We have a solid team who know their profession and have been here for years.
I love my clients. They even send us flowers!”