Our people

Kelly Reaston

Kelly Reaston – Associate

  • Born and raised in Cairns, Kelly relocated to Brisbane to complete a dual degree in Law and Science at the Queensland University of Technology.

    Having spent a few years working at a leading investment bank in London and travelling through Europe, Kelly returned to Cairns to build a career in town planning and Local Government Law.

    During her legal training Kelly gained experience in Commercial Law, Wills and Estates, Property Law, Local Government, and Planning Law. Since her admission, Kelly has predominantly practised in Local Government, Property Development, and Planning and Environment Law. These practice areas include local laws and delegations, easements, covenants, road resumptions closures and openings, reconfigurations, residential and commercial conveyancing, planning appeals, and associated town planning and local government matters.

    Kelly is dedicated to resolving matters for both parties by focusing on negotiation and dispute resolutions.  Her approach ensures a time and cost effective solution that satisfies the outcome for all parties involved.  

Areas of law
  • Planning & Environment
  • Local Government
  • Property Development/Town Planning
  • Freedom of Information
Clients
  • Kelly’s clients include a number of small and large business operators, residential owners and regional councils.  Recently Kelly represented an applicant for the development approval of over 150 residential lots and a commercial precinct.  The application was one of the largest in the Yungaburra district and required referral to a number of state government agencies. On behalf of her client, Kelly successfully negotiated a development permit for the residential lots and a preliminary approval for the commercial precinct, without proceeding to a hearing.
Memberships & Associations
  • Secretary, Women’s Centre, Cairns
  • Member Queensland Environmental Law Association
  • Member of LGMA
  • Member of Queensland Law Society
  • Member of Far North Queensland Law Society
  • Solicitor – Supreme Court of Queensland
  • Solicitor – High Court of Australia
Qualifications
  • Bachelor Law (Hons) - QUT
  • Bachelor Applied Science with Distinction - QUT
  • Graduate Diploma Legal Practice with Distinction – Australian National University

 

5 things our people like about being at Marino Moller

Kelly Reaston, Associate
“I started at Marino Moller as a law graduate a few years ago.
The support and experience is brilliant and I feel like my opinion counts. That’s very important to me.”

Jenny Grant, Office Manager
“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!”