The Rice Naughton Buckley Team

OUR TEAM

The team at Rice Naughton Buckley pride themselves on confidentiality, integrity and trust. 

Anne-Marie, James and Dan have worked collectively for many years and are committed to excellence - from your initial phone call to the successful outcome of your family law matter.   Each member of our staff is dedicated to providing quality legal advice and representation to assist clients in finding solutions to their relationship problems and embracing a positive future.

Highly motivated, determined staff excel at our practice and share the common desire to go above and beyond other family law firm’s standards when representing our clients.

Each of our lawyers are admitted to practise in the Supreme Court of Queensland and High Courts of Australia and are all members of the following industry organisations.

Anne-Marie Rice
Principal

anne-marie@rnblaw.com.au

Anne-Marie Rice has a genuine passion for and commitment to family law. She was admitted over 10 years ago and has practised her entire career in this jurisdiction. She is a QLS accredited Family Law Specialist and a member of both the Independent Children’s Lawyer’s panel and Collaborative Law Qld.

During the 1990s, and whilst a young Associate with one of Queensland’s largest law firms, her commitment to both the challenges of practice and the application of the law saw her invited to address conferences of far more senior practitioners, sharing the speaker’s podium with local and international Judges - a sign of the respect the profession held for Anne-Marie even then, and which has continued and deepened as she has matured in her practice.

Her commitment to provide a service to clients in challenging times is hallmarked by her genuine understanding of interpersonal issues, clear communication and advice, and a focus on practical, cost-effective outcomes.

Those who need the services of a family law firm usually hear Anne-Marie named high on the list as a ‘go to’ lawyer, not merely because of her legal skills, but because of her accessible and sensitive approach to the complex, emotionally difficult issues confronting Australians in this difficult time of life - many of whom are caring parents with very real practical and legal concerns.

Anne-Marie understands that timeliness along with practical, lasting, and cost-effective solutions must be high on the agenda. She is strongly committed to Collaborative Law **

**Collaborative law, a highly successful method of negotiations originally developed in the USA and UK, uses techniques where clients and their lawyers work together to resolve a dispute without going to court. The aim is to reach a fair agreement while minimising costs, delays and stress.

James Naughton
Principal

james@rnblaw.com.au

James Naughton is a Queensland Law Society Accredited Family Law Specialist who has practised family law for 15 years.  James holds a Bachelor of Laws and of Economics.  He is a member of peak family law organisations including the Australian Institute of Family Law Mediators and Arbitrators. 

He has a particular interest in negotiating and resolving property settlement matters involving clients' interests in businesses, companies, partnerships, trusts, superannuation and overseas property.   

James' experience gained in practising at a large national law firm in Brisbane and in specialist family law firms in Brisbane and Sydney has given him insight and exposure into his chosen field and engenders a sense of confidence in his clients. 

James' focus is on teaming with his clients to resolve personal family and financial issues in a sensitive and positive way.           

Dan Buckley
Principal

dan@rnblaw.com.au

Dan has over 10 years experience as a lawyer. Initially commencing his career in Sydney in a national law firm where he gained exposure to a variety of top end commercial work, he has specialised exclusively in Family Law since his return to Brisbane.

Given his commercial background Dan has developed a particular interest in complex property and rural matters. He enjoys working together with clients' accountants and financial advisors to provide comprehensive advice on marital and de facto property settlements. He also has experience in children's issues including matters associated with the relocation of parents both within Australia and overseas.

Dan’s qualifications include a Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Law and Post-Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice. He is also part way through completing his Master of Laws. Dan has lectured in law at the University of Sydney and is a member of the Australian Chapter of Defence for Children International.

Dan has developed a hardworking, committed and caring approach to his clients' concerns. He strives to ensure that his approach provides his clients with not only accurate information and advice as to their legal entitlements but also the necessary support they require to make the critical decisions which concern their children and financial interests.

Fiona Caulley
Associate

fiona@rnblaw.com.au

Fiona has over 7 years experience as a family lawyer. She has experience in a broad range of Family Law matters from having been employed at specialist family law firms in Sydney and on the Gold Coast. Whilst Fiona has a broad experience in a variety of family law matters, her particular interests are in advocacy and complex parenting matters.

Prior to admission in 2003 Fiona worked as a Registrar’s Assistant in the Sydney Registry of the Family Court of Australia.  During Fiona's time in Sydney she undertook extensive advocacy and agency work in the Family Court and Federal Magistrates Court.  She has a particular interest in advocacy and complex parenting matters.

Fiona has contributed to professional seminars and publications for Legalwise and has written for CCH regularly since 2007. Fiona’s approach to her work and dedication to achieving the highest standards of client care shows great commitment to the Rice Naughton Buckley standards and values.  Fiona's professional approach is best described in the following quote:

"Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbours to compromise whenever you can. As a peacemaker the lawyer has superior opportunity of being a good man. There will still be business enough."   Abraham Lincoln

Amy Campbell
Solicitor

amy@rnblaw.com.au

Amy has practised as a lawyer for 6 years. She has recently returned from London after nearly 3 years employed at a London Borough Council practising in the Legal Service, Children Schools and Families Team.

Prior to her travel overseas the Principals of Rice Naughton Buckley had the pleasure of working with Amy for approximately 12 months, during which time she developed her skills in the resolution of children’s and property matters.

Amy brings to the RNB team skills in a wide range of family law matters including dealing with complex property pools, domestic violence and children’s matters.

Amy has volunteered her time at the Women’s Legal Service providing free legal advice at the service’s evening clinics. In the short term, Amy hopes to become an Accredited Specialist in Family Law and undertake training to be eligible to be appointed as an Independent Children’s Lawyer.

Louise O'Reilly
Solicitor

louise@rnblaw.com.au

Louise was admitted to practise as a lawyer in 2006 and holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and a Bachelor of International Business.

Before joining Rice Naughton Buckley, she worked as a lawyer for a leading top-tier national firm. She has experience in construction law, litigation, property law and general commercial matters.

Louise has a particular interest in all facets of complex property and financial matters, making use of her prior commercial law experience.

Louise believes that while it is important to always try to resolve disputes in an efficient and cost-effective manner, delivering a quality product is paramount.

Louise gives her time regularly to pro-bono organisations and previously has done so for Arts Law Queensland and Pindari Men’s Clinic.