ABOUT

Zachary McBride

Zac is a passionate and empathetic advocate with a prime focus on Criminal and Family Law. With experience in NSW and ACT criminal cases, whether it is the appeal of a loss of licence, breach of family violence orders, or more serious matters, you can be confident that you will be in good hands. In the Family Law space, Zac understands that it can be an emotional and challenging process. Balancing advocacy with objective practicality, Zac will tirelessly advocate for you in practical settlement negotiations, or efficient litigation.

Rhiannon Layt

Rhiannon has been working at our firm for just over a year, she is our conveyancing assistant. Rhiannon started as our receptionist early 2022 and worked her way up into conveyancing where she now has a greater understanding of the field and tasks she is set. She is a bubbly, kind and welcoming person who strives to do her best at work even when life challenges occur. She enjoys learning new skills and being introduced to new tasks, she always likes to ask questions and grow her knowledge within the conveyancing field. She has recently considered going further with her knowledge and wants to start studying conveyancing in the upcoming years. She will always say yes to helping others within the workplace, she will lend a helping hand to anyone who is in need at the firm. When Rhiannon is not working, she is most likely catching up with family and friends, spending time with her partner, or going to Wollongong on weekends.

Lana Tomanovski

Lana has joined Bevan and Co as a Legal Assistant in our litigation team. Lana has over 20 years’ experience in the administration area including accounts. She is enthusiastic and professional, with a wide range of office administration skills. Lana can work under pressure and collaborate with a team. Lana will be support for the lawyers by performing various day-to-day tasks including maintaining and recording files, conducting legal research organizing and maintaining documents, helping lawyers by preparing reports for trials, getting affidavits formal statements, drafting legal documents, scheduling appointments with clients, search and drafting legal documents and anything else they require. She also loves the outdoors, gardening, soccer, playing with her grandchildren, music, and dancing.

Bernadette Evans

Bernadette is a Professional Bookkeeper and Registered BAS Agent and has worked in the bookkeeping profession for over 20 years. Not only does Bernadette work here but she is also a regularly in the Orchestra Pit for Queanbeyan Players. She has a love of the orderly which is why looking after the finance area is ideal.  

Chloe Pagan

Chloe is a dedicated solicitor with a passion for helping clients navigate the complexities of the legal system. Chloe’s areas of expertise are in criminal law, family law and wills & estates. 

Often appearing in the Local Court of NSW and the Magistrates Court in the ACT, Chloe is able to assist with a large variety of your criminal matters. You will often see Chloe advocating for her clients in family violence and personal protection proceedings, assault, driving, drug possession charges and more.

Chloe is also well versed in Family Law, taking on simple matters including drafting Binding Financial Agreements, Consent Orders, and mediations, or assisting her clients in complex parenting and property litigation matters.

With vast experience in Estate Planning, Chloe can draft your testamentary documents with compassion and understanding.

Chloe believes effective communication and empathy are key to building strong relationships with her clients. She is a committed advocate, providing you with clear guidance and support throughout the legal process.