Our Lawyers
Stephen Duffy
Director
Stephen was admitted to practice in 1992 and practiced for many years in Sydney, primarily in the areas of civil litigation and insurance law.
Stephen joined the family firm as a Solicitor in 1998 and became a Partner of the firm in 2006.
Stephen practices in common law, civil, commercial and estate litigation. Stephen also acts on rural and residential conveyancing, the sale and purchase of businesses and in estate planning.
Robert Elliott
Director
Rob was raised in Dubbo and commenced his career in law as a clerk at a local firm while studying Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws at the University of New England in 2008.
Rob was admitted to practice as a Solicitor in February 2009 and in May 2009 was entered on the High Court of Australia Register of Legal Practitioners.
Prior to returning to Dubbo in 2012, Rob worked in private practice in Wagga Wagga NSW. Rob commenced working for M.J Duffy & Son in 2012 and was welcomed as a partner of the firm in 2014.
Rob practices in the areas of rural, residential and commercial property, commercial transactions, sale and purchase of business, business structuring, all leasing matters, liquor licensing, wills, estate planning and estate disputes.
Robert Duffy
Legal Consultant
Robert Duffy was admitted as a Solicitor in 1988 and joined M.J.Duffy & Son in that same year. Robert, along with his brother Stephen are the 4th generation of the Duffy family to be employed at the firm.
Over the years Robert has expanded his practice from criminal law to include business and commercial law, corporate structuring, purchase and sale of business, trade practices and all aspects of conveyancing. Robert also has an extensive knowledge of estate planning, wills, power of attorney and enduring guardianship documents.
Robert acts for many prominent businesses in Dubbo and the surrounding area and has developed thorough relationships with government authorities, the business community and the Orana community as a whole.
In Robert’s spare time he is a dedicated ironman competitor.
Jennifer Spear
Senior Associate
Jennifer was admitted as a Solicitor in 2014 and was entered on the High Court of Australia Register of Legal Practitioners in 2015.
Jennifer practices in estate planning, estate administration and estate litigation. She also manages our traffic and criminal practice and appears regularly at the Court.
Jennifer prides herself on her ability to help her clients understand their rights and the legal process before them, whether this be in estates or a criminal matter, allowing her clients to make an informed decision about the best course of action.
Outside of work she is passionate about social justice issues, travelling and photography.
Adele Brotherton
Solicitor
Adele was admitted as a Solicitor in May 2025 and entered on the High Court of Australia Register of Legal Practitioners in 2026.
Adele practices in criminal law, estate planning and estate administration. She enjoys assisting clients at every stage of their matter – from initial advice to advocacy in Court.
Adele is recognised for her calm, compassionate, and approachable manner, taking the time to understand her clients and guide them through what can often be a challenging process.
When Adele is not at work, you will find her at the gym, caring for animals or viewing the newest documentary.
With a modern and empathetic approach, Adele brings a fresh and friendly perspective to the practice.
The success of our professional team is enhanced by the invaluable contributions of our support staff. Pictured below are our capable team of support staff who play a crucial role in ensuring the day-to-day processes of our law firm run seamlessly
