Nicole Cullen

Director

 

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Nicole Cullen has practised law for 20 years and is an expert in family law and criminal law.  Nicole attended James Cook University and Queensland University of Technology before moving to Mackay in 2000.  She commenced a trainee solicitor program in 2000, was admitted as a solicitor in 2002, and has worked with McKays since October 2005. Nicole became the first female Principal of McKays in 2010, is now a Director of the practice and manages the Family Law and Criminal Law teams in Mackay and also visits the McKays Family Law Brisbane office on one day each week.

Having conducted many complex cases over the last 20 years in family law, criminal law and commercial litigation, Nicole’s strengths lie in her ability to strategise her client’s case throughout the process to achieve the best possible outcome for her clients.  Nicole assists clients, wherever possible, to resolve their matter without having to apply to the Court, to save the costs and stress of litigation in the Court.  Nicole’s goal is to assist clients to understand their position and options, at all stages of their matter, by providing clear and direct legal advice, while at the same time being empathetic, down to earth and easy to talk to.  She regularly receives feedback that her clients trust her and feel comfortable talking to her about any aspect of their matter, which is extremely important to Nicole when dealing with family law matters.  The majority of Nicole’s files comes from clients who have been referred to her by previous or existing clients, but she welcomes new clients.

Nicole is passionate about leading a large team of talented family lawyers in Mackay and Brisbane who pride themselves on providing clients with a very high level of advice, guidance and representation.  The McKays Family Law team has the knowledge and expertise to assist clients with any family law matter and, as a group, aim to exceed expectations of clients.

Separate to her work as a family lawyer, Nicole is a Nationally Accredited Mediator and Accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, and is able to assist parties to resolve their property or parenting matter, whether or not the parties have legal representation.  More information can be found here.

Over the years, Nicole has had various roles on boards and committees relating to both family law and criminal law.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Laws (James Cook University)

  • Admitted as a Solicitor to the Supreme Court of Queensland

  • Admitted as a Solicitor to the High Court of Australia

  • Nationally Accredited Mediator

  • Accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner

Memberships and Appointments:

  • Member of the Queensland Law Society

  • Member of the Mackay District Law Association

Client Feedback

KR, Mackay

“When I found myself as a separated parent requiring assistance in my family law matters, I engaged the services of Nicole Cullen at McKays Solicitors. Nicole was not only very knowledgeable and professional as a Lawyer, but she displayed a high level of empathy and calmness that made the family law process more decisive and less emotional for me.  Nicole and her dedicated team gave me the understanding, support and confidence I needed to achieve the best outcome for me and my family.  I have since recommended and personally engaged McKays Solicitors in a number of matters requiring legal advice and found them to be very professional and I would highly recommend Nicole Cullen and her team in all aspects of law.”

S, Mount Pleasant

“I've been dealing with Nicole through a family separation situation and have received great, helpful advice. Can't applaud her honesty enough in handling a tough situation. Highly recommend especially if there's children involved.”

BW, West Mackay

“I have recently been in the unfortunate position of dealing with a divorce and settlement. These situations are extremely taxing emotionally and financially. Without any hesitation I would recommend Nicole Cullen at McKays Family Law. Without her specialised, professional and experienced assistance, I have no doubts that emotional and financial costs would have been unnecessarily substantially higher. Nicole and her team were invested from the beginning to the end in resolving all aspects of the transaction. She gave constructive, concise legal advice regarding the process, the expectations of the Court, if it gets that far, and with the utmost consideration for my situation. Having resolved my matter, words alone cannot express my gratitude for her help.  As that is all I have, ‘Thank you Nicole, thank you so very much’.”