We are ardent
Situated in on the New South Wales South Coast, Ardent Lawyers is a law firm that has been created from a vision that everyone should be able to afford access to justice.
Ardent Lawyers services the Shoalhaven region from Shellharbour to Ulladulla, including the Moss Vale, Kiama, Berry, Bowral, Mittagong, Nowra, Jervis Bay, St Georges Basin, Milton and Ulladulla areas.
Our firm can assist you with most legal practice areas, from the seed of an issue to the final product. Whether you’re a musician, designer, engineer, professional, pensioner, retiree or small business owner, we will work hard to ensure that you are provided with an excellent outcome to your matter. We bring extensive experience and professionalism to every case and will ensure that your individual needs and concerns are always timely met.
Having the experience of large Sydney firms yet growing up in country NSW sets Ardent Lawyers Principal Lawyer apart from most lawyers today. Ardent Lawyers has access to extensive legal knowledge, experience and technology whilst keeping overheads low, leaving our clients with an exceptional legal service that anyone can access.
Being ardent about our work and our clients drives us to excel and achieve excellent outcomes for our clients. But how do we measure whether we have achieved an excellent outcome?
You will be pleased with the level of customer service and client care you received.
You will always have your calls/emails returned by us within 1 business day.
You will have received thorough information about the legal process and the range of outcomes available in your matter.
We will be honest and upfront with you no matter what.
You will be provided with a fee estimate or fee range at the beginning of your matter, whichever applies.
Your questions will be answered and you will feel confident about proceeding with us.
You will be glad you were represented by Ardent Lawyers.
You will want to refer your friends and family to us.
Get in touch with us to set up a meeting, or use the contact form to enquire about whether our services are right for you. We offer a mobile service and can come to you. We are there for you when you need us, at your home or office, day or night. We’re your convenient Shoalhaven Lawyers. We're different.
Ardent meaning:
Adjective:
— having, expressive of, or characterised by intense feeling; passionate; fervent: an ardent vow; ardent love.
— intensely devoted, eager, or enthusiastic; zealous: an ardent theatergoer. an ardent student of French history.
— vehement; fierce: They were frightened by his ardent, burning eyes.
— burning, fiery, or hot: The ardent core of a star.
Mary-Jean Lewis
Principal Lawyer
Mary-Jean has created Ardent Lawyers with a wealth of knowledge and experience in practicing in national, international and even sole practitioner firms.
Mary-Jean is passionate about looking after her clients and making sure they are always kept up to date with the progression of their matters. She is a passionate litigator who enjoys the litigation court process which makes her an aggressive and scary opponent.
Mary-Jean worked two legal jobs (one full time and one part time) whilst studying a Bachelor of Laws part time. Her extensive experience as a legal secretary, together with being a country girl at heart (growing up in Orange, NSW) has helped her to develop as a grounded, down to earth and approachable lawyer.
Mary-Jean is a member of the Law Society of NSW and an accredited specialist in personal injury law.
Specialist Accreditation is a structured peer to peer assessment process enabling legal practitioners to be recognised for their expertise. To be accredited, specialists must pass a series of meticulous assessments on both legal knowledge and its application in practice. To retain their accreditation specialists must undertake significant additional professional development in their area of expertise each year. Specialist Accreditation is held by less than 6% of the legal profession in New South Wales.
In her spare time Mary-Jean enjoys fishing, walking on the beach and returning to her home town of Orange, NSW to visit her family and friends.
Education
COLLEGE OF LAW
Mediator Training - National Mediation Accreditation System (NMAS)
COLLEGE OF LAW
Notarial Practice Training Course - Notary Public
THE LAW SOCIETY OF NEW SOUTH WALES
Specialist Accreditation in Personal Injury Law
UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND
Bachelor of Laws
AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
Activities & Affiliations
Member of the Law Society of NSW
Member of the Society of Notaries of NSW Inc
Member of the Shoalhaven Business Chamber
Member of the Shoalhaven Professional Business Association
Lexis Nexis Australia - Legal Writer in Practical Guidance - Personal Injury NSW
Co-founder of the Basin Business Forum
Co-founder of the Women’s Connection of Milton Ulladulla
Admissions
Supreme Court of New South Wales
High Court of Australia
Joanne King
Legal Assistant, Justice of the Peace
Joanne has been living locally for the past 20 years and has been active in the local community during that time.
Joanne is a mum to two daughters, Bridget and Hayley.
Joanne is a Justice of the Peace.
In her spare time Joanne enjoys walking on the beach, watching movies and spending time with her husband and family.
Education
EUROBODALLA ADULT EDUCATION
Certificate IV in Frontline Management
EUROBODALLA ADULT EDUCATION
Certificate III in Tourism
SYDNEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Certificate IV in Office Skills – Information Processing
Activities & Affiliations
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Kim Aziz
Lawyer
Kim is passionate about simplifying the legal journey for her clients. With a combined background in Business and Law, she excels at breaking down complex matters into understandable steps.
Kim holds degrees in Business Commerce and Law and is a member of the Law Society of NSW. With over a decade of experience in banking, she has handled diverse areas including loans, property, estates and banking services.
Her goal is to alleviate the stress of legal issues. As a mother of three, she empathises and is dedicated to Family Law, offering assistance to individuals facing concerns such as Property and Parenting matters.
With Kim, clients are more than just cases – they're individuals seeking guidance. She prioritises active listening, breaking down legal jargon, and helping clients make informed decisions.
Beyond her work, Kim enjoys running along the captivating NSW South Coast.
Education
WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Commerce
UNIVERISTY OF NEW ENGLAND
Bachelor of Laws
COLLEGE OF LAW
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
Admissions
Supreme Court of New South Wales
High Court of Australia
Activities & Affiliations
Member of the Law Society of NSW
Member of the Ulladulla RATS Running Club
Member of a local ‘Mums n Bubs’ Mothers Group
Member of a local Mother’s Book Club