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Janelle Rollo studied a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice through Griffith University. Janelle was awarded the University Medal for her work with the Innocence Project.
Janelle was admitted as a Solicitor to the Supreme Court of Queensland in Brisbane on 30 January 2006 and was shortly thereafter admitted to the High Court of Australia as a solicitor.
Janelle commenced practise as a Solicitor on 31 January 2006, practising in a variety of areas of law, including Family Law, Criminal Law, Civil Law such as Domestic and Family Violence matters, Child Protection matters, Wills and Estates Law, Commercial Disputes and Commercial Leasing.
Janelle was a preferred supplier to Legal Aid Queensland in the areas of Family Law, Criminal Law, Child Protection and Domestic and Family Violence until June 2024, when she focused solely on private practise with the exception in her capacity as an Independent Children’s Lawyer and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner.
Janelle completed her study through Bond University in 2011 to become a qualified mediator. Janelle then completed her requisite hours of supervised training as a mediator to become an accredited with the Commonwealth Attorney-General’s Office to issue section 60I Certificates and was registered as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP) in 2012.
Janelle has been a Principal Solicitor for 15 years. Janelle established her own law firm in July 2012 as a Principal Solicitor and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner.
Janelle remains a Principal Solicitor and undertakes all requirements each year to remain registered as a practising Principal Solicitor by completing the requisite CPD points and continuing to develop her skills as a Family Lawyer. In addition, Janelle ensures she meets her CPD obligations and continues her professional development as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and Mediator.
Janelle’s Firm, Logan Legal Centre, quickly grew and Janelle and her employed solicitors represented many clients in the Greater Brisbane region including Jimboomba, Beaudesert, the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast.
Janelle opened a second office in Rochedale in 2015 and then relocated the Firm to the Rochedale office in 2017. Janelle rebranded the Law Firm in 2018 to JMR Lawyers & Mediators.
Janelle completed her studies to become an Independent Childrens Lawyer in 2021 and was appointed as an Independent Childrens Lawyer in 2022 by Legal Aid Queensland.
Janelle remains a Principal Solicitor and undertakes all requirements each year to remain registered as a Principal Solicitor by completing the requisite CPD points and continuing to develop her skills as a family lawyer. Additionally, Janelle ensures she continues her professional development as a FDRP and Mediator.
Janelle moved on from JMR Lawyers & Mediators in late 2024 to commence practise as a Sole Practitioner, focusing on her representation of Children as an Independent Children’s Lawyer and providing quality Mediation and FDRP services to people in the Brisbane and Greater Brisbane Region as well as around Australia.
Do Mediators have Special Skills or Qualifications?
Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners are professionally trained in Mediation techniques to resolve parenting matters amicably. They facilitate discussions to help parties reach an agreement without needing to go through the Family Court system.
- Negotiation skills are key, as well as a non-judgemental, impartial, attitude.
- The ability to manage ‘conflict’ and remain calm and encourage others to do so.
- The ability to establish trust with all parties.
- Excellent communication and listening skills.
Do Mediators have Special Skills or Qualifications?
Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners are professionally trained in Mediation techniques to resolve parenting matters amicably. They facilitate discussions to help parties reach an agreement without needing to go through the Family Court system.
- Negotiation skills are key, as well as a non-judgemental, impartial, attitude.
- The ability to manage ‘conflict’ and remain calm and encourage others to do so.
- The ability to establish trust with all parties.
- Excellent communication and listening skills.
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