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Blackwell Short Lawyers
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Anthony Short

Anthony Short

Director Blackwell Short Lawyers

Orange, NSW
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About Anthony

Anthony Short is a Director at Blackwell Short, bringing a wealth of experience to his role with over 16 years in regional legal practice. Prior to his legal career, Anthony worked for 14 years as a Chartered Accountant, including four years as a partner at a regional firm in Orange. His background provided extensive experience advising small to medium enterprises on taxation, business structuring, asset protection, and estate planning. His legal practice focuses on Commercial Law, Business Conveyancing, Property Conveyancing, and Taxation. Anthony is committed to delivering practical advice that supports business growth and effective property transactions within regional communities. Anthony has also shared his expertise in taxation and corporate law as a lecturer at Charles Sturt University’s Orange campus, underscoring his dedication to the profession and education. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Computing) and a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) from Charles Sturt University, a Bachelor of Laws with Honours from Macquarie University, a Master of Laws in Business and Property from The College of Law, and a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from the Australian National University. Anthony maintains his status as a Chartered Accountant. Beyond his professional commitments, Anthony has contributed over a decade of voluntary service to local and national aged care providers and was a member of Rotary Day Break Orange for three years, reflecting his strong connection to the community.

Practice areas

Commercial Law
Estate Planning
Property Law

Resume

Experience

Principal Solicitor

Principal Solicitor

Blackwell Short Lawyers

Jun 2004 - Present • 22 years 5 months

Solicitor

Solicitor

Baldock Stacy and Niven

Jun 2004 - Jun 2006 • 2 years

Chartered Accountant

Chartered Accountant

Todd and Niven

Dec 1990 - Jun 2004 • 13 years 6 months

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Business/Commerce, General

Bachelor's Degree, Business/Commerce, General

Charles Sturt University

Bachelor's Degree, Applied Science (I T)

Bachelor's Degree, Applied Science (I T)

Charles Sturt University

Professional Year

Professional Year

Institute of Chartered Accountants

Bachelor's Degree, Law (Hons)

Bachelor's Degree, Law (Hons)

Macquarie University

Legal Professions and Studies

Legal Professions and Studies

The Australian National University

Art History

Art History

University of Adelaide

Contact information

Orange, NSW

60 Hill Street, Orange, NSW 2800Website

Practice certificate

Name
Anthony James Ronald Short
Date of admission
2005
Certification type
Principal of a law practice
Class
Law Practice
Region
CENTRAL WEST

Last checked: 14 May 2026 • Checked with The Law Society of NSW

Practice areas

Commercial Law
    Estate Planning
      Property Law