Katrina Oner (formerly Katrina Polichronis) – Principal
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“The reason I have only ever practised in family/defacto law throughout my entire career, is quite simply, because I love what I do. As a result, I am very passionate about all clients who walk through my door which drives me to achieve the best outcome possible in each and every case.”
Background and Expertise
Katrina has practised exclusively in the area of family and defacto relationship law since her admission as a Solicitor in 1999. Katrina became an Accredited Family Law Specialist on 7 October 2005.
As a result of Katrina’s experience, she has extensive knowledge in all areas of family law, with particular interest in complex property and children’s matters.
Katrina has regularly presented relationship breakdown seminars throughout Queensland, and has had various articles published both in legal and non-legal publications. Katrina is also a regular guest speaker on 4BC 1116AM radio. Katrina’s radio segments on family law issues have proven to be highly successful, with her down to earth, yet specialised commentary being a hit with listeners.
Oner Family Law was established by Katrina on 1 July 2012 and is a well respected, specialist boutique family law firm where Katrina’s aim is to achieve the best possible results for her clients.
Before opening her practice, Katrina worked as a family lawyer in a big city firm. From there, she very successfully, as a Partner, ran a family law practice in a mid-sized city firm.
Legal Qualifications
- Bachelor of Laws
- Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice
- Admitted Solicitor of the High Court of Australia
- Admitted Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland
- Queensland Law Society Accredited Family Law Specialist
Professional Organisations
- Member of the Queensland Law Society
- Member of the Law Council of Australia – Family Law Section
- Member of the Queensland Family Law Practitioner’s Association
Emma Williams – Special Counsel
Background and Expertise
Emma graduated with a Bachelor of Laws with Honours and a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) in 2000. After completing a 2 year Articled Clerkship, Emma was admitted as a solicitor in 2003 and has a diverse legal background. Emma became an Accredited Family Law Specialist on 1 December 2021.
Emma has practised in boutique corporate/property and family law firms, national and international firms. She has chosen to practise exclusively in family and de facto relationship law since 2006, helping people get through one of the most difficult periods in their lives.
Emma has experience in all areas of family and de facto relationship law and provides her clients with practical and commercially sensible advice to enable them to negotiate the challenges of separation and divorce.
Emma has a particular interest in complex children’s issues and property matters.
Legal Qualifications
- Bachelor of Laws with Honours
- Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
- Admitted Solicitor of the High Court of Australia
- Admitted Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland
- Queensland Law Society Accredited Family Law Specialist
Professional Organisations
- Member of the Queensland Law Society
- Member of the Law Council of Australia – Family Law Section
- Member of the Queensland Family Law Practitioner’s Association
Mikaela Jordan – Senior Associate
Background and Expertise
Mikaela joined the Oner Family Law team in February 2015 as a Law Clerk working part-time, providing direct and supervised assistance to both Katrina and Emma on a variety of family law matters, while completing her full-time university studies of a double degree studying Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Business (majoring in Accounting).
Mikaela was admitted as a solicitor in February 2018 and has been employed at Oner Family Law as a full-time solicitor since that time.
Mikaela has chosen to work exclusively in the area of family law due to her avid interest in all areas of family law, and her genuine desire in wanting to help clients reach a resolution of their family law issues in the least stressful way possible.
Mikaela’s lateral thinking and problem solving skills make her a valuable addition to the Oner Family Law team.
Legal Qualifications
- Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
- Admitted Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland
- Admitted Solicitor of the High Court of Australia
Professional Organisations
- Member of the Queensland Law Society
- Member of the Law Council of Australia – Family Law Section
- Member of the Queensland Family Law Practitioner’s Association