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.
In line with the education and passion of our principal, Michael Paterson, the firm places high importance on technology law and maintaining a staff of legal professionals who are all proficient with the use of technology. Here, every member of staff is a key member. We recruit our people based on their individual areas of skill and specialisation combined with a proven emphasis on computer skills.
Michael Paterson, Principal
As well as being a solicitor, Michael is also a software developer. With dual qualifications in both disciplines: Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) Bachelor of Laws (Hons.) from A.N.U. (1982-1986), Michael has developed a niche practice area in computer, technology, and intellectual property law.
Michael predominantly works in the following practice areas:
- Information-technology and intellectual-property-related documents, advice, and dispute resolution
- Business agreements, advice, and dispute resolution
- Family Trust Deeds, change of trustee deed, variation deeds, comprehensive trust deed reviews
- Building and construction matters, advice, and disputes
- Wills, Estate Planning, and Discretionary Testamentary Trusts
- Deceased Estate Dispute
- Notarial Work
With dispute resolution, we use litigation where necessary, but pragmatic resolution by mediation whenever possible.
To stay sane, Michael enjoys going to the footy, relaxing on the beach, playing online Scrabble games with friends, running around for sporting activities for his 3 kids (by his first marriage*). Michael used to do Sudoku puzzles, but now he only does Kakuro puzzles. *Michael is still on his first marriage, to Linda, in 1999.
Michael likes working and playing with spreadsheets. Attached HERE is a spreadsheet to help solve Sudoku puzzles. 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.
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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:
- 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
Robin enjoys watching football, rugby, and cricket. He currently volunteers as a judiciary member for Football West and Junior Rugby WA.
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Dr Marilyn Bromberg, Solicitor
Marilyn received an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the Schulich School of Business at York University in 2004. in 2009, she received a Bachelor of Law degree with distinction from The University of Western Australia. She received a Doctor of Philosophy Degree from Murdoch University in 2014. The topic of her PhD thesis was social media and the law
Marilyn enjoys spending time with her fiancé and her son, knitting what might be Perth’s ugliest scarves, playing the piano and regularly participating in F45 classes.
Marilyn predominantly works in the following practice areas:
- Commercial Litigation
- Wills and Estate Planning
- Deceased Estate Disputes
- General Commercial Matters
- Building and Construction Matters, Advice and Disputes
- Social Media and the Law
For our existing clients, Marilyn is able to handle minor criminal offences i.e. offences that are not classed as “crimes”. These include: drink driving and other minor traffic and vehicle regulatory offences; disorderly behaviour in public; common assault; and minor drug offences. When a client pleads guilty, Marilyn can make pleas in mitigation and seek spent convictions in appropriate cases.
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Crispina Martin, Office Manager
Cris joined the firm in May 2003 and takes care of all our accounting, record keeping functions and the running of the office. Cris has over four years experience in accounting, payroll and office administration before even starting at MPA.
Her positive outlook reflects brightly in her professional conduct. Cris has a great reputation for open, straightforward honesty and an impeccable work ethic.
Cris loves playing badminton and going for a walk with her toy poodle “Bella”.
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Ritu Reddy, Paralegal/Receptionist
Ritu graduated from Edith Cowan University with a Bachelor of Laws and is admitted to the Supreme Court as a lawyer.
Ritu joined the firm in 2016 and assists in various matters, both administrative and legal, as appropriate.
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George Green, Legal Personal Assistant
George graduated from the Australian National University with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in International Business.
George joined the firm in 2020 and provides administrative and legal support to Michael as Principal.