OUR TEAM

Our Team of Legal Experts

Richard Lewis Law has been operating since 1997 and proudly services the citizens of Palmerston North and the greater Manawatū .  Our entire legal and secretarial team are dedicated to resolving your legal problems through efficient, affordable and personalised services.  

The  Team

Richard Lewis

Principal

richard@rllaw.nz


LLB, B.Com



Richard has been practising law for over 20 years. He first studied at Otago University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce, and later Victoria University of Wellington where he graduated with a Bachelor of Laws. Richard beg an practising law in Wellington as a barrister sole before moving to the Manawatū where he joined a large law firm practising in commercial and civil litigation. Richard now specialises in family law and undertakes work in most areas of the field. 


Richard has extensive litigation experience stemming from his civil and commercial background. He has appeared in the District Court, High Court, Employment Relations Authority, and Court of Appeal. He is a qualified mediator with the New Zealand Law Society, and is recognised as Counsel to Assist. 


Richard is both a lead legal aid provider for family services and a provider of the Family Legal Advice Service. 

 


Susan Kiehne

Associate

susan@rllaw.nz


LLB, B.Com. 



Born and raised in Australia, Susan studied law and commerce at the University of New England, New South Wales, before relocating to New Zealand. She was admitted to the bar in 2005 and worked for other reputable law firms in the Manawatū before joining Richard Lewis Law in 2010. 

 

Susan has over 15 years’ experience in family law and is recognised as both Lawyer for Child and Counsel to Assist. She has a particular interest in Hague Convention matters for which she undertakes both Respondent and Lawyer for Child work. 


Susan is widely regarded for her commitment to her clients and her work. She is the Family Law Section representative for the Manawatū, is both an approved legal aid provider for family services and Family Legal Advice Service provider, and is on the Legal Aid Selection Committee.   



Sonya Worboys 

Solicitor 

sonya@rllaw.nz 


LLB



Sonya joined the Richard Lewis Law team as a solicitor in April 2019.  Prior to  joining our team, Sonya started her legal career working at the Manawatū Community Law Centre during which time she graduated from Victoria University of Wellington with a Bachelor of Laws and was admitted to the bar in September of 2018. 


Sonya has been approved as a lead legal aid provider for family services as well as a provider of the Family Legal Advice Service. 




Necia Parker

Registered Legal Executive, JP

necia@rllaw.nz


Registered Legal Executive, F.N.Z.I.L.E and J.P 



Necia joined the Richard Lewis Law team in February 2022.  Prior to joining our team, Necia worked for Terrace End Law for 20+ years. Necia is a Fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Legal Executives and the current President of the New Zealand Institute of Legal Executives.

 

Her principal practice area includes conveyancing, refinancing, Wills, Powers of Attorney and Estate Planning.  Having worked in these areas for a number of years, Necia enjoys building a long term relationship with her clients and is a firm believer of providing the absolute best service that she can and keeping her clients informed at all times.

 

In addition to her employment Necia is a Justice of the Peace and Marriage Celebrant. Both roles keep her active in the community. 


Shaun Letcher

Solicitor

shaun@rllaw.nz


LLB, B.SocSci



  Support staff 

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