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KJ Law - Lawyers of Hamilton Ltd  - Kathryn Walker Team member director

KJ Law - Lawyers of Hamilton Ltd  - Kathryn Walker Team member director

Kathryn Walker

Phone: (07) 853 2814 Ext 717
Mobile: 027 484 7149
Email: kathryn@kjlaw.co.nz

Kathryn has recently moved to Awhitu with her husband who is nearing retirement. They are intending to build a house and are now currently living in a shed. Talk about downsizing as soon as the kids moved out! The dogs are happy and there is a beach nearby, just like the west coast beaches of Raglan where she used to live.

Kathryn is still in Hamilton 3 to 4 days a week to see clients (working offsite at Awhitu for the other days), so is not missing out on the Hamilton action. Kathryn enjoys reading, walking the dogs, doing a variety of craftwork (not an age thing – but a “multi-tasking option) – but is most looking forward to planting trees and getting the house sorted….

If you want someone with some practical life experience who enjoys a good laugh, then Kathryn is the one for you.


KJ Law - Lawyers of Hamilton Ltd  - Tammi Goncalves Team Member

KJ Law - Lawyers of Hamilton Ltd  - Tammi Goncalves Team Member

Tammi Goncalves

Phone: (07) 853 2814 Ext 704
Mobile: 021 733 903
Email: tammi@kjlaw.co.nz

Tammi works as a Legal Executive and started her Legal working career as a dictaphone typist in litigation in South Africa after leaving school in 1999.

Tammi started her career in Conveyancing in 2003 whilst completing her Diploma. Tammi moved to Hamilton from South Africa in March 2019 and started working for KJ Law in June 2019.

Her husband and 2 young girls made the trip over from South Africa to join her in early August 2019.


KJ Law - Lawyers of Hamilton Ltd  - Louise Stevens Team Member Legal Secretary

KJ Law - Lawyers of Hamilton Ltd  - Louise Stevens Team Member Legal Secretary

Louise Stevens

Phone: (07) 853 2814 Ext 701
Email: louise@kjlaw.co.nz

Louise was born and raised in Hamilton where she started her legal working career as an office junior, after leaving school in 1982. A move to Auckland in the 1980’s saw Louise qualify as a Legal Executive in 1990. Her area of expertise includes residential conveyancing and commercial.

A move from Auckland in 2000 saw Louise return to Hamilton with her husband, and now 2 adult sons for a more relaxed pace of life. They live on a lifestyle block with their dog and 2 cats.

Louise previously worked as Tammi’s secretary doing residential conveyancing, however, a change in the job now sees Louise as the Trust Administrator/Settlement Clerk for the firm. This job involves attending to the processing of the trust account transactions, as well as working closely with Tammi and Renee attending to the settlements of the property transactions for the firm.

In her spare time, Louise likes to spend time reading, gardening and cooking, and heading off to Taupo to the family caravan for time out and relaxation.


KJ Law - Lawyers of Hamilton Ltd  - Ann Jenkins Tema Member Practice Manager

KJ Law - Lawyers of Hamilton Ltd  - Ann Jenkins Tema Member Practice Manager

Ann Jenkins

Phone: (07) 853 2814 Ext 703
Mobile: 0274 921 731
Email: ann@kjlaw.co.nz

Ann feels very lucky to have a job that she loves and work around awesome people in an environment that is fast-paced and allows fun times as well. Ann's been working in the firm since 2004 and has recently cut hours back to spend more time at home. She and her husband live on a rural block of land at Whatawhata with two dogs. She loves the country views and trees and gardens that surround her house.

Ann and her husband have spent many years travelling the countryside, day tripping and long trips down the South Island on their motorbikes, camping rough and travelling light. She met a lot of awesome people and has great memories that will last a lifetime.

These days She looks forward to spending time with her adult children and grandchildren who just about all live close by and go to Whatawhata and Te Mata schools. She enjoys gardening, music, reading and has an active interest in animal welfare and improving the lives of unfortunate and displaced animals all over the world.


KJ Law - Lawyers of Hamilton Ltd  - Geniveve Kent Team Member

KJ Law - Lawyers of Hamilton Ltd  - Geniveve Kent Team Member

Geniveve Kent

Phone: (07) 853 2814 Ext 705
Email: geniveve@kjlaw.co.nz

Geniveve is a Registered Legal Executive, having qualified in 2016 and started work at K J Law in 2017. She works with Estates, Wills, Trusts and Powers of Attorney as well as assisting Kathryn.

She previously worked at Hamilton City Libraries as a Heritage librarian and also works as a volunteer for community organisations. Geniveve enjoys reading, cooking shows, art, science fiction, and themed costume parties…. Although between work and twin toddlers, she doesn’t have much downtime at the moment but is becoming an expert multi-tasker!

Geniveve currently works Wednesdays and Fridays in between caring for her identical twin daughters. She lives in Rototuna with her fiancé, the terrible twins and two happy dogs.


KJ Law - Lawyers of Hamilton Ltd  - Tracey McHardie Team Member

KJ Law - Lawyers of Hamilton Ltd  - Tracey McHardie Team Member

Tracey McHardie

Phone: (07) 853 2814 Ext 700
Email: tracey@kjlaw.co.nz

Tracey works as Kathryn’s Legal Secretary. She also has many other ‘hats’ in the firm including being the receptionist and the all-round office organiser. She is our ‘go-to girl’ who cannot say no to us. We love her ‘can do’ attitude.

Tracey is very loud and cheerful. If you do not see her – you will definitely hear her.

Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her family, camping holidays, fishing and catching up with friends. She is married and has two teenage children which keep her occupied.


KJ Law - Lawyers of Hamilton Ltd  - Cerise Quax  Team Member

KJ Law - Lawyers of Hamilton Ltd  - Cerise Comer Team Member

Cerise Comer

Phone: (07) 853 2814 Ext 709
Email: cerise@kjlaw.co.nz

Cerise works part-time at our office and assists in a range of different areas of work for the firm. Prior to working a K J Law, Cerise has worked in Banking, other law firms & as a qualified Vet nurse in a vet clinic, she has worked for Lawyers since 2002.

Cerise lives on a dairy farm with her partner, daughter, stepson, schnauzer dog and cat.

She enjoys living in the country, gardening, bushwalking, art, spending time with family, and having previously been a qualified Vet Nurse, has an interest in animals.


KJ Law - Lawyers of Hamilton Ltd  - Renee Johnston Team Member

KJ Law - Lawyers of Hamilton Ltd  - Renee Johnston Team Member

Renee Johnston

Phone: (07) 853 2814 Ext 710
Email: renee@kjlaw.co.nz

Renee is the newest member to join our team working as Tammi’s secretary. Renee fell into law after leaving school and starting as an office junior in an old established firm in Whakatane.

Renee moved to Hamilton in the late 1990’s where she met and married her husband and continued working in law with experience in residential conveyancing, commercial and farm transactions.

Renee has three children who are involved in numerous winter and summer sports that take up all of her spare time.


KJ Law - Lawyers of Hamilton Ltd  - Adam  Team Member

KJ Law - Lawyers of Hamilton Ltd  - Adam  Team Member

Adam

Adam is our “Guy Friday”. He has been with us for years now, doing admin and assistant work around the office, which includes managing some deeds, scanning files and cleaning. Adam is currently studying at Waikato University doing a double major, design and marketing. He loves the degree, just doesn’t love the long hours…

Adam grew up in Waikato and has lived here for most of his life. However, at the start of 2020, he wanted a change. He headed over to Canada to experience the chill factor… Too bad COVID showed up and he had to come back within the first 4 months of getting there. However, it was still an experience he will never forget.

If you know Adam, you know he loves adventure and travelling, which ironically contrasts with his love of design and gaming. You won’t see Adam reading books instead you’ll hear him listening to podcasts and watching movies on Netflix!

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Testimonials

"Hello everyone. A big thank you from Rosemary and I for all your work with the sale of our sections. there is much cause for celebration in our house! Kathryn – I am always going to have that embarrassing feeling when I remember my first panicked call to you over the property. Ha ha !! But it all worked out. Thanks again everyone...”
Maurice and Rosemary

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