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.

SOLICITOR.

Thomas joined DLH Solicitors in December 2025 as a graduate lawyer.

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 was admitted as a solicitor in August 2026.

LAW GRADUATE.

Jules brings extensive customer service & administration experience to DLH Solicitors.

She is currently studying a Bachelor of Laws & is set to be admitted to the Supreme Court in late 2026.

Jules brings experience in the aviation sector to DLH, having trained cabin crew & pilots in emergency procedures worldwide, including in Sydney, London & Abu Dhabi.

Jules moved to Mudgee in 2015 & worked in management roles in the wine industry.

PRACTICE MANAGER/PARALEGAL.

Megan brings more than 14 years’ diverse legal experience to DLH Solicitors.

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.

Megan is now in the final stages of completing her law degree.

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.

PARALEGAL.

Keira Walsh joins DLH Solicitors as a paralegal, with extensive experience in family law.

Keira is a career paralegal, starting as a receptionist at a Sydney law firm, before being appointed as a legal secretary.

She then moved to the Central Coast where she worked as a family law secretary, before becoming a PA for one of the partners of the firm.

In 2024, she completed an Associate Degree in Law (Paralegal Studies) through Southern Cross University. 

Since 2025, she has worked as a qualified paralegal, specialising in family law & criminal law.