meet the team.

CONSULTANT SOLICITOR.

John has practised law continuously since his admission as a solicitor in the early 1990s. He is primarily a property lawyer, managing all aspects of conveyancing.

John holds both a Bachelor of Economics & a Bachelor of Legal Studies. He started his legal career at Sydney’s L Rundle Solicitors before returning to Mudgee & joining Dear & Loneragan Solicitors - now known as DLH Solicitors.

Initially, John was employed to represent clients in criminal & family law matters. As the practice grew, John embarked on expanding the firm’s conveyancing arm.

John sold his partnership in DLH Solicitors in 2006 & was retained as a consultant solicitor. He continues his consultancy role in the new-look firm, helmed by Sally Callander.

John has retained many of his long-term clients & continues to work in conveyancing across all aspects of residential, commercial & rural property.

LAW GRADUATE

Thomas joined DLH Solicitors in December 2025.

Originally from the UK, Thomas moved to Mudgee from Sydney, where he completed his Bachelor of Law.

Prior to joining DLH Solicitors, Thomas spent a year working in the insolvency sector, gaining hands-on experience supporting complex matters, assisting liquidators & developing a strong understanding of corporate restructuring & financial recovery processes.

Thomas joins the DLH team as a graduate lawyer - he is set to be admitted as a solicitor in early 2026 - supporting Sally & the broader legal team.

PARALEGAL.

Megan brings more than 12 years’ diverse legal experience to DLH Solicitors. Currently studying law, Megan will become a licensed conveyancer in 2025.

With more than a decade of experience in private practice, Megan has worked alongside Sally Callander since 2022, ensuring all legal matters run comprehensively & efficiently.

Megan is committed to providing thoughtful & effective legal support, ensuring that every clients’ needs are met with care & professionalism.

In 2025, Megan was named as a finalist in the Outstanding Employee Category at the 2025 Western NSW Business Awards.

PARALEGAL.

Cath has been part of the DLH Solicitors’ team since 1983.

She took time off paid work in 1990 to raise her four children, before returning to DLH Solicitors in 2006.

Having worked for DLH Solicitors for more than 17 years, Cath has acquired significant knowledge in many areas of the law, including conveyancing, family law, wills and estates & overseeing the smooth running of the office.

Cath is a proud Mudgee local - she enjoys spending time with her four children, two grandchildren & two blue staffy dogs.

PARALEGAL.

Lisa has been working in the law for the past seven years, trading a career in bookkeeping & office management for work as a paralegal.

Lisa joined DLH Solicitors in 2018, focusing on wills & estates, before leaving to help establish Sally Callander Law, where she was employed as the practice manager for several years.

Lisa returned to DLH Solicitors, bringing her skills & professional, compassionate approach to her work.

Lisa loves living on the land & farming with her husband. She enjoys spending time with her family, walking, travelling, reading, gardening & spending time with friends.

LEGAL SECRETARY.

Mia began her career at McGrath Central Tablelands, working in the property management team.

Through her excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and strong work ethic, Mia quickly progressed to the sales team, before pursuing a career in the legal field at DLH Solicitors.

As a legal secretary, Mia brings a proactive, professional, and results-driven approach to the DLH team, working closely with the paralegal staff to manage important administrative tasks.