Meet the Team

Trent Wakerley, Director

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Trent spent 10 years working at Schultz Toomey O‘Brien Lawyers working in Wills & Estates, Elder Law and Commercial Law. He began working at Kruger Law in early 2015 and became John’s business partner in mid-2015. Read more.

John Kruger, Consultant

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With a background in law that extends over 40 years, John Kruger established Kruger Law in 1990 as an expert legal firm that specialising in Property, Commercial, Elder & Estate Law. Read more.

Cec O’Dea, Special Counsel

Cec was admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland in 1996 and has been a highly respected lawyer on the Sunshine Coast for more than 25 years. Read more.

Marissa Collum, Paralegal

Marissa joined Kruger Law in 2015, having previously worked at Schultz Toomey O’Brien Lawyers with Trent Wakerley for seven years. Read more.

Larni Giles, Office Manager

Larni joined Kruger Law in 2019 and brings with her a strong background in legal, administrative and paralegal experience. Read more.

Julie Sorensen, Conveyancer

With over 30 years working in the legal industry, Julie joined Kruger Law in 2011. Read more.

Tarryn Harrison, Conveyancer

With nine years of conveyancing experience already behind her, Tarryn joined Kruger Law in 2018. Her considerable knowledge and expertise in this area makes her an integral member of the Kruger Law conveyancing team. Read more.

Peta Gibbs, Legal Assistant

Peta joined Kruger Law in 2013 and is a highly experienced legal secretary with over 30 years of practical experience. Read more.

Davina Stokes, Legal Assistant

Davina started her legal career at Schultz Toomey O’Brien Lawyers, following a short stint as a work experience student while still at school. Read more.

Tayla Rawlings, Clerk

Tayla joined the Kruger Law team in November 2021 after completing her final exams for her Bachelor of Laws at the University of the Sunshine Coast. Read more.

Ella Siddans, Conveyancing Assistant

Ella joined the Kruger Law team in early 2021 as our receptionist and provided a friendly reassuring welcome to our clients and visitors. Read more.

Seamus Burkett, Administration

Seamus joined the Kruger Law team in 2020, initially volunteering one day per week to gain experience. His attention to detail, work ethic and client service resulted in him quickly becoming a much-valued employee.  Read more.

Halle Chizzotti, Reception

Having experience in customer service roles during and after finishing Year 12, Halle joined the Kruger Law team in early 2022. Read more.