Meet the Team
Stephen Lucas
Meet Stephen Lucas, the Principal Solicitor of Kingston Lawyers. He commenced practise in 1995 and has enjoyed a successful legal career.
Stephen commenced work as a sole proprietor in 1997 at age 22. Stephen then acquired various firms and then founded Kingston Lawyers in 2011.
Kingston Lawyers was founded on the belief that a law firm should be long standing and enduring beyond the retirement of lawyers. Kingston Lawyers now holds more than 10,000 Wills and important documents for clients.
During his career Stephen has practised in most areas of dispute resolution in commercial, criminal and private law including family law. Stephen acts as a barrister and solicitor and has been involved in many hundreds of matters in a successful career.
Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
- M.A.I.C.D.
- Admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor to the Supreme Court of Victoria and the Federal and High Courts of Australia
- Law Institute of Victoria (Committee Member)
- Law Council of Australia — Business Law Section
- Law Council of Australia — Family Law Section
- Australian Institute of Company Directors (20+ years)
Solicitors
Jake Harris
Senior Associate
Specialising in Wills, Probate, Estate Planning, Estate Management, and Will dispute litigation.
Jake has been with Kingston Lawyers since January 2019. He holds a Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts from Deakin University and a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from the College of Law. Jake is known for his methodical, detail-oriented approach and his commitment to delivering technically sound, empathetic advice that makes the legal process as stress-free as possible for his clients.
Katarina Martinic
Associate
Specialising in Criminal law, Intervention orders, Traffic Offences and Family Law.
Katarina has a long history with Kingston Lawyers, having completed work experience with us in 2015. She graduated from Monash University with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Criminology and Human Rights. Multilingual in Polish and Croatian, she brings genuine empathy and a diverse background to every client interaction.
Rachel Huinink
Solicitor
Specialising in Wills, Estate Planning, Estate Management, and Probate.
Rachel is an experienced Solicitor, holding a double degree in Law and Arts from Monash University. Her calm, empathetic approach is shaped by a varied background that includes work with not-for-profit organisations, as a flight attendant, and as a piano teacher. Rachel is well versed in complex estate administration and drafting Wills and Powers of Attorney.
Conveyancers
Angela Richards
Senior Conveyancing Manager
Angela brings nearly 30 years of conveyancing experience to Kingston Lawyers, having joined the team in 2013.
She specialises in residential, commercial, and off-the-plan transactions, and is committed to guiding clients smoothly through every step of the settlement process. Angela understands that buying and selling your home or property can be stressful and will be with you every step of the way to ensure that your electronic settlement is smoothly completed.
Lori Weare
Conveyancing Manager and Trainee Solicitor
Lori our conveyancing manager has over 24 years of experience in conveyancing.
Lori is a qualified conveyancer having completed an Advanced Diploma of Conveyancing and is currently studying a Bachelor of Laws. Lori can assist you with all your property transactions and support you through what may seem like an overwhelming and stressful period, with her positive and friendly demeanor.
Trainee Solicitors
