Michael Paterson & Associates is a law firm with a focus on the delivery of commercial law services to assist small and medium sized businesses in Perth.
Michael Paterson, Principal
As well as being a solicitor, Michael Paterson is also a software developer and is actively involved in both the legal and computer industries. He has dual qualifications in both disciplines: Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) Bachelor of Laws (Hons.) from A.N.U. (1982-1986).
With his knowledge and practical experience in the computer industry, Michael has developed a niche practice area in computer, technology, and intellectual property law. In addition, he regularly presents seminars on computer-related legal issues to various industry and professional bodies and gives guest lectures at Curtin University and Edith Cowan University.
Michael predominantly works in the following practice areas:
- Notarial Work
- Wills, Estate Planning, and Discretionary Testamentary Trusts
- Deceased Estate Dispute
- Information-technology and intellectual-property-related documents, advice, and disputes
- Mediated dispute resolution
- Business agreements, advice, and disputes
- Building and construction matters, advice, and disputes
To stay sane, he likes doing Sudoku* and Kakuro puzzles, going to the footy, relaxing on the beach, playing online Scrabble games with friends, running around for the kids’ (by his first marriage) sporting activities. Another achievement is still staying married to his first wife, since 1999.
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* Michael also likes working and playing with spreadsheets. Click here for a helpful Sudoku spreadsheet. There are macros associated with the buttons, so you need to enable the macros. Put in the numbers, view all the cells and you will get hints. Add the large numbers as required and delete small numbers if you eliminate them as possibilities. If you do not understand the hints, you might need to do more homework on Sudoku number theory. Send Michael an e-mail if you get stuck. 
michael@patersons.com.au NB: For the purpose of the Schedule 2, paragraph 4(d) of the Spam Act 2003 (Cth), this e-mail address is only published for the purpose of people making inquiries about Michael’s services, or otherwise dealing with Michael on a professional basis. He categorically DOES NOT want to receive unsolicited commercial electronic messages at this electronic address.patersons.com.au
Robin Galpin, Senior Solicitor
Robin received an Honours Bachelor of Law degree from the University of Liverpool in 1982. After serving his articles, he was admitted as a solicitor in England and Wales in 1985. He worked in general practice and was a partner in a small firm in Newcastle before migrating to Australia.
Robin started working for Michael Paterson & Associates in July 2001 as a clerk pending completion of university studies to allow him to seek admission as a solicitor and barrister in Western Australia. Robin was admitted as a lawyer in Western Australia in December 2002.
Robin predominantly works in the following practice areas:
Robin Galpin, Senior Solicitor- Notarial Work
- Wills, Estate Planning, and Discretionary Testamentary Trusts
- Partnership, Shareholder & Unit Holder Agreements
- Terms of Trade
- Commercial Lease – leases, agreements to lease, assignments, extensions, and variationsBuy/Sell Contracts – business, plant, equipment, other assets
- Probate, Letters of Administration, and Winding Up Estates
- Enduring Powers of Attorney and/or Guardianship
- Trust Deeds/Variations
- Information-technology and intellectual-property-related documents, advice, and applications
Ting-Chung (Danny) Wu, Solicitor
danny@patersons.com.au NB: For the purpose of the Schedule 2, paragraph 4(d) of the Spam Act 2003 (Cth), this e-mail address is only published for the purpose of people making enquiries about Danny’s’ services, or otherwise dealing with Danny on a professional basis. He categorically DOES NOT want to receive unsolicited commercial electronic messages at this electronic address.
Crispina Martin, Office Manager