Meet Our People Our vision is to provide legal
services that ensure better lives and outcomes for our
clients. Based in the Tauranga CBD, Jackson Reeves offer you
a high level expertise and approachability. Clients are the
primary focus at Jackson Reeves.
We have one partner overseeing a senior solicitor and 3
legal executives. Our close knit structure supports and
ensures the continued delivery of the highest levels of
service to our clients.
At Jackson Reeves you will find people who are professional
both in the skills that they offer and the working
relationships they foster, providing legal advice that is
second to none.
MICHAEL DORSET - LLB / Partner
Direct line: 07 571 3826 | Mobile: 021 662 866
| EMAIL
mike
jrlegal.nz
Mike graduated from Otago University in 1988. He travelled
overseas before returning to New Zealand and joining Jackson
Reeves in 1990.
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Areas of practice:
• Trusts and Asset Protection
• Estates
• Wills
• Enduring Powers of Attorney
• Property – Residential and Commercial
• Business and Commercial Law
• Employment Law
• Relationship Property
• Subdivisions
Posts:
Former VP Tauranga Basketball Association
Former Chairman BOP Rugby Union Judicial Committee
Interests:
Mike enjoys all aspects of our beautiful coastline and
tries to spend his spare time on the beach or in the
water during summer. Mike is an avid but only occasional
fisherman. He also enjoys good food, a good book, or
watching sport (including his kids early Saturday sports
during winter).
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JUSTIN ARNOLD - LLB / Solicitor
Direct line: 07 571 3821
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justin
jrlegal.nz
After a number of years working in hospitality and real
estate Justin completed his degree at the University of
Waikato and joined Jackson Reeves as a solicitor in 2010.
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Areas of practice:
• Business and Commercial Law
• Property – Residential and Commercial
• Employment Law
• Relationship Property
• Trust and Asset Protection
Interests:
Justin loves spending his free time with his family often
around the bbq or at the beach. He is always keen for a dive
around one of the local reefs, or otherwise you might find
him in the weekends cycling along one of the mountain bike
trails.
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JACKIE ROSE - Registered Legal Executive
Direct line: 07 571 3829
| EMAIL
jackie
jrlegal.nz
Jackie completed her schooling in Taupo before travelling
the world on her OE working in a variety of public relations
jobs. In 1994 Jackie joined Jackson Reeves and qualified as
a Legal Executive in 1999.
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Areas of practice:
• Estate Administration
• Wills
• Enduring Powers of Attorney
• Trusts and Asset Protection
• Property – Residential and Commercial
• Elder Law
Memberships:
Fellow NZILE
- Senior Registered Legal Executive
- Fellow Member of the NZ Law Society
Interests:
Jackie grew up with a farming background and later in a
small town. Her interests include enjoying the outdoors,
gardening, reading and spending quality time with family and
friends.
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JOELLE STAESSENS - Registered Legal Executive
Direct line: 07 571 3822
| EMAIL
joelle
jrlegal.nz
Joelle started work as a Legal Secretary in 2002, and
qualified as a Legal Executive in 2010. She joined Jackson
Reeves in 2007.
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Areas of practice:
• Property – Residential and Commercial
• Trusts and Asset Protection
• Subdivisions
• Wills
• Enduring Powers of Attorney
Memberships:
Associate NZILE
- Registered Legal Executive
- Associate Member of the NZ Law Society
Interests:
Family and friends play an important part in Joelle’s life
together with planning house renovations and fishing with
her partner.
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STEWART CLAPHAM - Trust Accountant / Office Manager
Direct line: 07 571 3824
| EMAIL
stu
jrlegal.nz
Stu was born and raised in the small previously bustling
Manawatu township of Halcombe. Attended Halcombe Primary
School, then went to Fielding Agricultural High School
before commencing a career in banking spanning almost 4
decades.
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After achieving all his personal goals in banking he
decided it was time for a career change and left the banking
industry in November 2008. Stu joined Jackson Reeves in 2009
and manages the administration and day to day operations of
the partnership.
Interests
Outside of work, Stu enjoys hitting a little white ball
around the golf course.
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