Our Lawyers
John McPherson
John McPherson is an Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law who was born and educated in Bendigo. He has worked as a lawyer in Bendigo since 1992, and has been a partner in the firm since 1994.
John is a state committee member of the Australian Lawyers Alliance, and a member of the Law Institute of Victoria's Specialist Accreditation Committee for Personal Injury Law. He has maintained a strong involvement in local community organisations, and is currently the chair of the Committee of Management of the Advocacy & Resource Centre in Bendigo, a body which includes responsibility for the Loddon-Campaspe Community Legal Centre.
Ian Dallas
Ian Dallas is an Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law, and has worked as a lawyer in Bendigo since 1990. He has been a partner in the firm since 1994.
Ian previously worked as a barrister in Melbourne, as the associate to Supreme Court Judge Sir James Gobbo (later Governor of Victoria) and for the Legal Aid Commission of Victoria in Bendigo.
He is an active member of Amnesty International with a keen interest in human rights, and a current member of the Australian Lawyers'Alliance. He has been involved in a number of local community organisations in a leadership position.
Ian enjoys spending time in his garden, with his family, cycling, rowing and if you look closely, you may see him under the dragon, Sun Loong, at Easter.
Debbie Lawn
Debbie Lawn has a long history of working in personal injury law for JN Zigouras & Co in Carlton and Mildura. She moved to the Bendigo area in 1999 and has been with Arnold Dallas McPherson since that time. She brings a wealth of experience to the area of personal injury law and has expertise in employment law as well.
Terry Templer
Terry Templer has practised as a solicitor in Bendigo since 1975, and has a great understanding of the needs of local people. He practises in the area of
- Wills,
- Powers of attorney
- Deceased Estates
- Conveyancing (buying and selling property)
- Sale of businesses
Terry and his staff Delwyn Oliver (deceased estates) and Jayne Birchmore (conveyancing) bring a very good understanding of these areas of law, and can provide down-to-earth explanations every step of the way.