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Neville Parsons is a Senior Lawyer at Donovan Oates Hannaford, who brings extensive experience in corporate governance, risk management, APRA Prudential Standards & Regulations and strategic planning, plus business management and compliance experience to the practice.

 

  1. Briefly tell us about your career background and what piqued your interest to begin a profession in the legal industry?

After completing an Economics/Law Degree at Sydney University I started work as a Lawyer in Wauchope. I took a 36-year “sabbatical” in credit unions which included 31 years as CEO of Holiday Coast Credit Union. I later returned to the law in September 2019 after I retired as CEO of Holiday Coast Credit Union.

 

  1. What do you love about living in the Port Macquarie area? Any favourite spots you can recommend? (i.e. favourite beach, coffee shop, thing to do) 

Having been born and bred in Wauchope and only away from the area to attend university, I love everything about this Hastings region and all that it delivers for where I live, work and play. Indeed, anywhere within this Greater Port Macquarie region is good but it is the fabric of the Wauchope community that is best. I admit I am biased in this regard.

 

  1. What is a common misconception about the legal industry? 

That legal advice is expensive. It is about value, not about price. You judge the value of the legal advice in terms of the following equation: Value = benefits - costs.

Like all business, it is important to build and experience a great relationship with your lawyer and likewise the lawyer with the client.

 

  1. If there is one piece of legal advice you could give someone, what would it be? 

Ensure that you have a current Will and Life Documents to protect you and your beneficiaries in the event of any accident or death.

 

  1. What is a quote/saying/mantra you live by?  

“Philosophy for Life” by Gandhi

Keep your Thoughts positive
because your thoughts become your Words

Keep your Words positive
because your words become your Actions

Keep your Actions positive
because your actions become your Habits

Keep your Habits positive
because your habits become your Values

Keep your Values positive
because your values become your Destiny

 

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