Our Committed Team

At Wollongong Conveyancing Services we are committed to our clients.

We pride ourselves on maintaining a strong client focus and building relationships with our clients. We have the expertise and experience to handle most legal matters, from complex commercial dealings, the purchase of your first home, to the most sensitive personal and family issues you may face.

Marion Benjamin

Principal

Marion is the Principal of Benjamin & Dawson Lawyers and Wollongong Conveyancing Services, heading the practice since early 2021. Marion brings a wealth of life experiences to her law practice, having worked as a documentary filmmaker, professional researcher, academic and manager of a regional community environmental organisation. Moving from the Riverina to the Illawarra in 2018 was a much desired return to live on the coast. Practicing law by the sea is the best of all worlds.

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Marion is an experienced Family Lawyer dealing with all aspects of family disputes in including property, parenting, same sex and defacto couples, divorce, domestic violence and is a passionate advocate for clients and social justice. Benjamin & Dawson Lawyers is committed to acting for legally aided and private clients alike. Marion also practices in Wills & Estates, in civil matters and is a regular volunteer at the Illawarra Legal Centre.

Originally from Victoria, Marion is a staunch AFL devotee and proud mother of a teenager selected for the Illawarra Regional Representative team. Footy by day and music by night, Marion is a jazz fiend and currently the Vice President of the Sydney Improvised Music Association.

Stephen Dawson

Associate

Stephen is the Founder of Benjamin & Dawson Lawyers and Wollongong Conveyancing Services. Stephen was admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of New South Wales in 1977 and the High Court of Australia in 1980. Stephen is a Law Society of New South Wales Accredited Specialist in Property Law and has been for over 20 years.

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Stephen understands the issues faced by his clients and prides himself on explaining the law and the rights of his clients in a clear and concise manner. Stephen represents both individuals and businesses in all legal matters.

Stephen is an active member of the Illawarra community and currently sits on the board of “Greenacres Disability Services” and “Illawarra Diggers Aged and Community Care”.

When Stephen is not at the office you can often find him sailing or spending time with his family.

Jackie Pipe

Licensed Conveyancer

Jackie is our Licensed Conveyancer.

Jackie joined Benjamin & Dawson Lawyers and Wollongong Conveyancing Services in 2017 assisting in Conveyancing and Property matters.

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After beginning her legal career in a Top Tier Sydney law firm, Jackie relocated to the Illawarra and is enjoying the family-focused and personalised service a smaller law firm offers.

Jackie completed the Associate Degree in Law (Paralegal Studies) through Southern Cross University in 2004 majoring in conveyancing. Jackie has been a licenced Conveyancer since 2018.  

Jackie is also a Justice of the Peace registered in New South Wales.

On the weekends Jackie is the supreme ‘soccer mum’ juggling three children who have to be in three different locations all at the same time for different sports. Somehow Jackie then manages to fit in her own game as a formidable wing attack in Netball.

Alison Edwards

Paralegal
Alison is a Paralegal with over 30 years’ experience. She was born in the Illawarra and has a wealth of knowledge in Conveyancing, Estate matters & Wills. Alison has worked for a number of large Sydney firms and first worked with Stephen Dawson in the '90s.
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Alison has been a member of Benjamin & Dawson Lawyers since 2017 working in Wills and Estates and is a Justice of the Peace registered in New South Wales.

Alison is an active member of Albion Park Show Society and current Secretary. And to top that, Alison has for the past ten years been a Woodchop Judge for the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW.

Alison is proudly the mother of a daughter announced winner of the 2021 NSW Young Farmers Challenge Competition.

And in all her spare time, Alison is a needleworker extraordinaire and Needlework Show Judge.

Travis Hardaker

Solicitor

Travis graduated from the University of Wollongong in 2020 with a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts (Politics) and was admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of NSW in December of 2021. As a Junior Solicitor, Travis is a vital part of the team assisting with property matters, conveyancing and civil litigation.

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Travis has been a South Coast resident since the age of four and in his spare time you will find Travis water skiing, camping or caring for his collection of rare aquarium fish.

Imogen Dos Santos

Receptionist

The newest member of our team, Imogen joined us in 2022 as our happy and welcoming Receptionist. Imogen is doing a traineeship in Business pursuing her goal to develop business and office skills after enjoying studying Business Services in Year 11 and 12 at Warilla High School.

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Imogen is an Illawarra local, born and bred in Shellharbour. As well as demonstrating an impressive commitment to her new career, Imogen is a gun centre-back at soccer, training three nights a week and playing each weekend in the Reserve grade of the National Premier League.

Tess Shepherd

Solicitor

Caitlyn Moore

Legal Assistant

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The team at Wollongong Conveyancing Services is focused on providing you with expert conveyancing advice in an efficient and cost-effective way. Contact us now to speak to our experienced team members.

    Ian T.
    Ian T.
    17:01 06 Apr 23
    I highly recommend Dawson Lawyers for your conveyancing needs. Jackie was very professional and thorough throughout the entire process. She was always willing to answer my calls and explain the steps when I had questions. If you are buying or selling a house, go to Dawson Lawyers.
    Jimmy C.
    Jimmy C.
    22:17 29 Mar 23
    Very professional, knowledgeable and helpful.
    Phil H.
    Phil H.
    01:33 12 Sep 22
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    Filip M.
    05:30 19 Nov 21
    Marisa C.
    Marisa C.
    09:44 06 Aug 21
    Dylan C.
    Dylan C.
    21:53 19 Oct 18
    Lauren O.
    Lauren O.
    09:53 04 May 18
    Mr Dawson helped us with our house purchase. solid advice, fantastic communications, flexible around our working hours. thank you!
    shamit K.
    shamit K.
    12:25 09 Apr 18
    Great service and communication
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    Boyan__Official B.
    01:48 30 Mar 18

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