Our Team
Liz Catton
LEGAL PRACTITIONER, ACCREDITED FAMILY LAW SPECIALIST
Liz has been recommended as a leading Family and Divorce Lawyer for the Sunshine Coast on the Doyle’s list in 2018, 2019 and 2020.
Before specialising as a Family Lawyer, Liz practised in the areas of commercial and corporate law in Brisbane. She was the Principal Lawyer on the team responsible for significant reforms to natural resources legislation in Qld drafting the Water Act 2000 and worked in-house for NAB and the Australian Banking Industry Ombudsman.
Liz draws upon her broader legal background to complement the skills she has developed providing family law advice in Central and South East Queensland since 2004. Liz was the Co-Practice Group Leader for a large family law division of a national law firm immediately prior to establishing Catton & Tondelstrand Lawyers. Liz understands that clients can be overwhelmed by their situation. She takes the time to listen to her clients concerns and to deliver well considered practical advice. Liz is skilled in Court litigation as well as alternatives for resolving disputes such as mediation and arbitration.
Qualifications and Professional memberships:
Bachelor of Laws (Hons) QUT
Master of Laws QUT
Accredited Family Law Specialist
Admitted Supreme Court of Queensland
Admitted Supreme Court of Victoria
Admitted High Court of Australia
Member Law Council of Australia (Family Law Section)
Member Family Law Practitioners Association
Member Queensland Law Society
Volunteer Suncoast Community Legal Service
Member Sunshine Coast Law Association
Member Sunshine Coast Business Women’s Network
Member BNI Northern Lights, Mooloolaba
Past Director, Australian Corporate Lawyers Association
Past inaugural President of the Mackay Regional Community Legal Centre
Angela Tondelstrand
LEGAL PRACTITIONER, ACCREDITED FAMILY LAW SPECIALIST
Angela has been recommended in Doyle’s List as Leading Family Lawyer, Sunshine Coast, 2020, Leading parenting and children’s matters lawyer, Sunshine Coast, 2019, Leading family and divorce lawyer, Sunshine Coast, 2019 and Recommended family and divorce lawyer, Sunshine Coast, 2018.
Angela has practiced almost exclusively in family law since her admission in 2004 and became a Queensland Law Society Accredited Specialist in 2011. Angela was the Co-Practice Group Leader for a large family law division of a national law firm immediately prior to establishing Catton & Tondelstrand Lawyers.
Angela works hard to assist clients in traversing the pathway between separation and settlement, by carefully listening and strategizing the best outcome at the soonest opportunity. Angela has a wealth of experience in all areas of family law, from complex property settlements to simple consent orders, binding financial agreements (pre-nuptial, post-nuptial, or cohabitation), parenting disputes, court proceedings, child support and domestic violence.
Angela resolves disputes through a variety of means including written negotiations, round table conferences, mediations, and where necessary, court proceedings.
Qualifications and Professional memberships:
Double degree: Bachelor of Business (economics) and Laws QUT
QLS Accredited Family Law Specialist
Admitted Supreme Court of Queensland
Admitted High Court of Australia
Member Law Council of Australia (Family Law Section)
Member Family Law Practitioners Association
Member Queensland Law Society
Member Sunshine Coast Law Association
Member Sunshine Coast Business Women’s Network
Rebecca Simpson
Associate
Rebecca started her legal career working full time as legal secretary while completing her undergraduate degree full-time by way of correspondence.
Respected for her hard work ethic and willingness to learn, Rebecca was quickly promoted to paralegal and later graduate lawyer until being offered a position as a family lawyer following her admission in June 2016.
Since her admission, Rebecca has practiced solely in all aspects of family law, including both property and complex parenting matters, domestic violence, and child protection matters.
Because of her experience and ability to understand and communicate effectively with clients, Rebecca has quickly become a valued member of our team. She gives back to the community by volunteering at the Sunshine Coast Community Legal Centre and is a committee member of the Sunshine Coast Law Association.
Adele Meredith
office manager
Adele brings a wealth of experience to our team. She has a Bachelor of Information Studies from Charles Sturt University specialising in Librarianship. For the past 17 years Adele has worked on the Sunshine Coast and interstate as a paralegal primarily in the areas of family law, child protection, succession law and conveyancing.
Adele oversees and develops our information systems through automation and record management for the benefit of our clients and is responsible for general office management. Adele thrives on organisation and drives our team to ensure we can deliver the best outcomes for our clients.
When not at work or enjoying time with her family Adele can be found coordinating local book club meetings or enjoying some reading time herself.
Taylor Wilson
legal assistant
Taylor has worked in the legal industry for over 10 years. She has recently completed her Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Business at the University of the Sunshine Coast; and has completed her diploma in Practical Legal Training through the College of Law. She is due to be admitted as a legal practitioner this year.
Taylor works alongside the team to assist our Directors. In particular, Taylor assists Angela Tondelstrand with her files.
When Taylor is not in the office, she spends her time with her daughter. Taylor also volunteers at the Suncoast Community Legal Centre.
Caitlin Cullen
Legal assistaNT
Caitlin has recently graduated from Griffith University with a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, as well as an award for Academic Excellence in 2019. During this time she also spent a year studying Law and Social Sciences at the University of Leeds in Northern England. She then went on to complete a diploma in Practical Legal Training through the College of Law. Caitlin will be seeking admission into Practice in late 2020.
In her spare time Caitlin can be found travelling the world or staying at home reading a book with a big cup of tea.
Amanda Raines
ADMIN assistaNT
Amanda, along with a team of admin assistants, provides support to our Directors.
Amanda excels at multi- tasking, a skill she employs at work and at home where she and her husband are kept busy raising their four children.
Amanda has developed a keen interest in family law support and enjoys her interaction with our clients.
Laura Rush
reception (Director of first impressions)
Laura joined Catton & Tondelstrand in 2020 and brings with her a wealth of experience in client-facing roles where she was highly regarded for her exceptional customer service and people skills.
Having previously held roles in both the banking and hospitality sectors Laura joins us as our “Director of First Impressions”.
Laura is passionate about making a difference and this is evidenced by the many volunteer roles she has held over the years.