Meet Our Legal Team in Cardiff & Morisset

Jamie-LEE Pouwhare

Jamie-Lee Pouwhare is the Principal of Dawson Pouwhare Legal & Conveyancing, having been employed with Dawson & Gardiner Solicitors for 3 years prior to purchasing the business and rebranding in July 2024.

Jamie-Lee attended the University of Newcastle to complete a Bachelor of Law and Commerce as well as a Diploma of Legal Practice in 2015. She was admitted to the Roll of the Supreme Court of New South Wales in 2016. Jamie-Lee has since completed her Masters in Applied Law, majoring in Property in 2023.

Jamie-Lee is a true Lake Macquarie local, she was born and raised in Cardiff, and believes that it is rewarding to help the local people of Lake Macquarie with major decisions in their lives, whether that is purchasing their first home, drafting wills, dealing with loved ones final affairs, or entering into significant commercial transactions. 

Jamie-Lee also enjoys the personal aspect of property, wills & estates and commercial law and helping her clients to understand their rights and giving them the ability to have confidence in their decisions.

Outside of work, Jamie loves travelling, keeping fit and active at the gym and keeping up with her 3 energetic boys, and spending time with her husband and family and friends.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Law

Diploma of Legal Practice

Bachelor of Commerce

Masters in Applied Law - Property Law

Affiliations

Law Society of NSW

Newcastle Law Society

Women Lawyers Association

Hunter Young Professionals

KATHRYN WIELINGA

"Kathryn (Kate) Wielinga holds a Bachelor of Communication with Distinction, a Bachelor of Laws and a Diploma of Legal Practice from the University of Newcastle. She is admitted as a Solicitor to the Supreme Court of New South Wales and High Court of Australia. 

Kate is experienced in both the private and public sectors assisting clients with family law, criminal, traffic, and civil law matters. She now practices exclusively in family law, including complex parenting and property matters. 

Before becoming a lawyer, Kate worked extensively with charity groups and sat on the Board of Directors of a high-profile burn foundation. In this role, Kate learnt how resilient humans can be with the right guidance and support through their hard times. This has heavily influenced the way Kate assists her clients: she commits herself to achieving the best possible outcomes, with a view to her client's longer-term realities.

Kate has worked on a number of high-profile matters including the application by Kathleen Folbigg for judicial review of her criminal conviction. Kate has researched and published articles in a number of areas of law, including forensic evidence procedures.

Outside of law, Kate has a special interest in the wellbeing and inclusion of children and adults with disabilities. She remains hopeful for the implementation of the recommendations made by the 2023 Disability Royal Commission. Kate looks forward to a world that is just as welcoming to her youngest son - who has Down Syndrome - as it is to his older brothers.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Communication with Distinction

Bachelor of Laws

Diploma of Legal Practice

Affiliations

Law Society of NSW

Hunter Valley Family Law Practitioners Association

Women Lawyers Association

JAYMI BUNN (BROWN)

Jaymi Bunn is a dedicated legal professional with experience in private legal practice and corporate environments. With a Juris Doctor from the University of Manitoba in Canada and additional legal training from the University of Western Sydney and the College of Law, she brings a well-rounded legal perspective to diverse industries. After immigrating to Australia in 2021, Jaymi was admitted to the Roll of the Supreme Court of New South Wales. 

Jaymi practices in the areas of conveyancing, wills and estates and business and commercial law. Jaymi is passionate about community service which is evident through previous volunteer work with Horizons Family Law Centre, Legal Help Centre, and Manitoba Association of Rights & Liberties. 

Outside of work, Jaymi enjoys traveling, spending time with family and friends and soaking up the sun at the beach.

Qualifications

Juris Doctor in Law - Canada

Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice

Affiliations

Law Society of NSW

Iain Gardiner

Iain was previously an electrician for 15 years and during that time was a union delegate for the ETU. It was there he found his passion for standing up for people’s rights. He prides himself on being down-to-earth and approachable. His goal is to make his client’s experience as seamless and stress-free as possible. 

Along with his legal qualifications, Iain also has a Bachelor of Business and has spent many years utilising his diverse skills and experiences. Iain practices in many areas of the law including family law, criminal law, conveyancing, commercial law and will preparation however he is finding great passion in estate planning, family provision claims, and probate matters and he would love to discuss your needs and how he can help you.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Business

Bachelor of Laws

Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice

Affiliations

Law Society of NSW

Meet our Team in Cardiff & Morisset

LEANNE MURRAY 
Property Assistant to Jamie-Lee Pouwhare and Jaymi Bunn

Charlotte Winters

Wills & Estates Assistant to Jamie-Lee Pouwhare & Iain Gardiner

KYLIE BOYLE

Family Law Assistant to Kathryn Wielinga

Sama Jasem

Reception

To find out more about our team of solicitors, contact us on (02) 4954 8666.