Liz has been named as a Leading Family and Divorce Lawyer for the Sunshine Coast on the Doyle’s list every year since 2018.

Before specialising as a Family Lawyer, Liz practised in the areas of commercial and corporate law in Brisbane. She was the Principal Lawyer on the team responsible for significant reforms to natural resources legislation in Qld drafting the Water Act 2000 and worked in-house for NAB and the Australian Banking Industry Ombudsman.

Liz draws upon her broader legal background to complement the skills she has developed providing family law advice in Central and South East Queensland since 2004. Liz was the Co-Practice Group Leader for a large family law division of a national law firm immediately prior to establishing Catton & Tondelstrand Lawyers. Liz understands that clients can be overwhelmed by their situation. She takes the time to listen to her client’s concerns and to deliver well considered practical advice. Liz is skilled in Court litigation as well as alternatives for resolving disputes such as mediation and arbitration.

Qualifications and Professional memberships

• Bachelor of Laws (Hons) QUT
• Master of Laws QUT
• Accredited Family Law Specialist
• Admitted Supreme Court of Queensland
• Admitted Supreme Court of Victoria
• Admitted High Court of Australia
• Member Law Council of Australia (Family Law Section)
• Member Family Law Practitioners Association
• Member Queensland Law Society
• Volunteer Suncoast Community Legal Service
• Member Sunshine Coast Law Association
• Member Sunshine Coast Business Women’s Network
• Member BNI Northern Lights, Mooloolaba
• Past Director, Australian Corporate Lawyers Association
• Past inaugural President of the Mackay Regional Community Legal Centre

Awards