Our People

Chris Trevor | Founder

Chris, more affectionately known as CT, was born and bred in Central Queensland. He completed his Articles of Clerkship locally and was admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland and High Court of Australia in 1985. Chris founded Chris Trevor and Associates in 2001 and put practicing law on hold in 2004 to serve as an elected Gladstone City Councillor. In 2007 CT was then elected Federal Member for Flynn. Among CT's charitable pursuits are two walks: from Gladstone to Brisbane raising money for Leukaemia (2005) and Mackay to Gladstone raising money for Mens Prostate Cancer, Volunteer Marine Rescue Gladstone and Legacy Gladstone (2006).

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws
• Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland and High Court of Australia
• Senior Counsellor of the Queensland Law Society
• Justice of the Peace

Memberships

• Queensland Law Society
• Gladstone Law Association
• Life Member Endeavour Foundation
• Life Member Past Brothers Senior Rugby League Football Club (Gladstone) Inc
• Vice Patron Surf Lifesaving Queensland and Patron of Agnes Water Surf Lifesaving Club
• Ambassador of Keep Watch Royal Life Saving Australia

Stacey O'Gorman | Solicitor

Stacey attended Bond University where she completed a Bachelor of Laws with Honours and a Bachelor of Arts. She completed her Articles of Clerkship with firms in Hervey Bay and the Sunshine Coast. Stacey was admitted as a Solicitor in the Queensland Supreme Court in 2002 and has been with Chris Trevor and Associates since 2006 practicing in the criminal law area. She has always had an interest in criminal law and a passion in particular for assisting young offenders. Stacey sustains a committed involvement in the industry with memberships in Queensland Law society and Gladstone Law Association. She is also a member of the committee for Gladstone's Women's Health Centre.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Laws (Hons)
• Bachelor of Arts
• Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland

Memberships:

• Queensland Law Society
• Gladstone Law Association
• Gladstone's Women's Health Centre
  

Robin Berthelsen | Solicitor

Robin was born and bred in Gladstone and completed both her primary and secondary schooling here. She commenced 6 year Articles of Clerkship with Chris Trevor and Associates in 2002 and became admitted as a Solicitor in 2007, receiving honours in her Bachelor of Laws degree. Robin practices primarily in personal injury law however, she also has previous experience in commercial law, wills and estates and also Conveyancing. Robin became the Principal of Chris Trevor and Associates on 1 July 2010. Robin maintains an interest in students studying law by lecturing at the local university.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Laws (Hons)
• Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland and High Court of Australia
• Commissioner for Declarations

Memberships:

• Queensland Law Society
• Gladstone Law Association
• BLEATS (Brisbane Lawyers Educating and Advocating for Tougher Sentences)
  

Karen Marsh | Solicitor

Karen was born in Cairns; she moved to Gladstone with her husband and has been settled in Gladstone for twenty seven years. Among Karen's previous accomplishments are: secondary teacher and family day care co-ordinator. Karen was admitted as a Solicitor to the Queensland Supreme Court in 2002. As a solicitor with Chris Trevor and Associates practicing in the Personal Injury, Wills and Estates areas, Karen is committed to achieving the best possible outcome for clients with sensitivity and compassion. Community service has been a part of Karen's life since school days and she is currently involved in the Zonta Club of Gladstone.

Qualifications:

• Diploma of Teaching (Secondary)
• Graduate Diploma (Early Childhood Teaching)
• Bachelor of Laws
• Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland

Memberships:

• Queensland Law Society
• Gladstone Law Association
• Zonta Club of Gladstone
  

Margaret Esdale | Solicitor

Margaret is a senior associate at Chris Trevor and Associates. She helps injured clients to deal with insurance companies and to achieve fair compensation for their injuries. She was born and bred in Central Queensland, only leaving the region to attend University in Brisbane. Since commencing work at Chris Trevor and Associates in January 2004 she has practiced predominately in the area of personal injuries law. One of her career highlights was being the first solicitor in Queensland to test the new legislation for people injured in motor vehicle accidents.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Laws
• Bachelor of Arts (journalism major)
• Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland and High Court of Australia
• Justice of the Peace (Qualified)

Memberships:

• Queensland Law Society
• Gladstone Law Association
• Australian Lawyers Alliance
• Zonta Club of Gladstone
  

Jocia Bekker | Solicitor

Jo attended high school locally and completed her Bachelor of Laws at Bond University on the Gold Coast in early 2008. She made the journey back to Gladstone to join our team at Chris Trevor and Associates in the field of Property and Commercial Law. Jo was admitted as a Lawyer to the Queensland Supreme Court in October 2008. Although born in South Africa and a fluent speaker of Afrikaans, Jo is now a recognised Citizen of Australia and proudly calls Australia home. Jo is a member and the Secretary of the Tannum Sands Surf Life Saving Club where she actively participates in the exhilarating sport of Surf Boat Rowing.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Laws
• Graduate Diploma PLEAT
• Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland

Memberships:

• Queensland Law Society
• Gladstone Law Association
• Tannum Sands Surf Life Saving Club