Simon Trumble

Simon was admitted to practise in 1975 having previously been a partner of the national legal firm Gadens Lawyers for 16 years.  He has been with DTCH Lawyers (and its predecessor firms) since 2002.
Simon has a background in commercial and general property, where he has broad experience in large commercial acquisitions, dispositions and lettings for major commercial and retail clients.
Simon’s experience includes acting for statutory corporations, property trusts and other entities, including major corporate investors and syndicates, in relation to the acquisition of shopping centres and large property portfolios throughout Australia, and in relation to CBD office and retail lettings.
Since joining DTCH Lawyers Simon has broadened his practice to incorporate private client matters including conveyancing, Wills, Probate, trusts and general commercial transactions.

David Brett

David Brett came late to the law. Admitted as a lawyer in 2008 David previously held management positions in operations, human resources and business consulting to the hospitality, retail and consumer goods industries.
In addition to his formal qualifications in the law, David holds a Master's Degree in Business Management.
Given his earlier experience in management and consulting, David has a well-developed understanding of the context within which business decisions are made.
David listens to the needs and problems of his clients and then explores the options and their commercial implications. He applies his commercial experience in the hunt for the most commercial, cost-effective and appropriately quick outcome.
Frequently a commercial approach means avoiding legal action. He warns business clients against believing they can get instant justice and full compensation. Even if you win a court case, he notes, "you never get all your costs back ... In commercial conflicts, it's often difficult to identify winners and losers."
It's also about thinking beyond the immediate problem, he says. "Sometimes in resolving the current issue you can also put in place processes to avoid being in the same situation again."

Jan Moffatt

Jan was admitted to practise in 1977 and was previously a partner in a major law firm for 16 years.
Jan has particular expertise in health areas, Coroner’s Court litigation and family law.  Her experience includes advising hospital and health care organisations in relation to issues of privacy, occupational health and safety, legislative requirements, employment, risk management, disclosure of documents and various ethical issues, acting for the current North Western Mental Health Service and other hospitals, and acting in all jurisdictions including Magistrates, Federal, Supreme and County Courts and tribunals.  She also has experience in estate litigation.

Rosemary Evans

Rosemary was admitted to practise in 1980.
Her experience includes extensive dealings with land developments ranging from acquisition of sites and the due diligence required to support those acquisitions, subdivisions, consolidations, general law conversions, easements, adverse possession claims, covenants, memoranda of common provisions to implement design guidelines and the like,  Section 173 agreements, matters relating to subdivision of land including some planning and Council involvements, preparation of contracts and supporting documentation for the sale of multi-lot subdivisions, maintenance of all records to support the sales, ability to manage high volume conveyancing with a minimum of fuss and at reasonable cost.  All aspects of PEXA conveyancing and Duties On Line are now all part of her extensive experience.
Rosemary has experience in all general real property matters and has a strong knowledge of the workings of Land Victoria, particularly in the area of subdivisions.
Today her main focus is on private clients, their Wills, Probate and Estate Administration and domestic property matters.