Dedicated team rewarded
AMID the chaos of 2020, Marino Lawyers’ staff have reached many milestones worthy of celebration. Partner Charlie Marino has celebrated 35 years in practice, while consultant Christine Ross has celebrated her 10th year of service with Marino Lawyers.
In recognition of her efforts and commitment to the firm, Maree Mazur has been appointed to associate, joining fellow associate Latisha Cali.
“Marino Lawyers has always encouraged junior staff to progress their careers and I am happy to help pave the way for their futures. At Marino Lawyers we recognise the hard work and dedication of our team members and such commitment should be rewarded” Mr Marino said.
Maree started her legal career in 2002 and has been with Marino Lawyers for three years. She also holds a degree in business.
Both Latisha and Maree have climbed the corporate ladder, starting their careers as legal secretaries while completing their legal education at James Cook University, Cairns and the College of Law, Brisbane.
Latisha has been working in the legal industry since 2005 and joined Marino Lawyers seven years ago.
When speaking of his associates, Mr Marino said: “Latisha comes from a farming family and is able to relate to
Marino Lawyers has always encouraged junior staff to progress their careers and I am happy to help pave the way for their futures CHARLIE MARINO
her clients in a way other lawyers may not. This is particularly important for our south side farming clients. Maree on the other hand is a Cairns local with strong family ties to the area. Her bilingual skills have minimised language barriers for our clients, allowing for better access to advice and justice”.
While Latisha operates from the Edmonton office, she also attends the Cairns and Babinda offices as well as servicing clients in the Cassowary Coast area. Her primary areas of practice are property, leasing and commercial law and she is experienced with wills and estates.
Maree is currently practising in wills and estate law and is based in the Cairns office. She also services the northern surrounds and works from the Port Douglas office. Her background also includes property, leasing and commercial work.
Marino Lawyers was established in 1988 and continues to service families and businesses in the Far North region.