Jacob Chester is a highly experienced Senior Associate focusing on corporate law at Crest Lawyers. With over three years in this role, Jacob has adeptly worked in Commercial Law, Wills, and Estates, collaborating closely with the Crest Group's network of professional services, including accountants, financial advisers, mortgage brokers, and insurance brokers. This collaboration ensures the delivery of comprehensive, top-quality services to clients. Before joining Crest Lawyers, Jacob spent four years at Real Time Law, where he specialised in business law, Wills, and estates. His expertise encompassed commercial and retail shop leasing, real property law, business advice and contracts, estate planning, and elder law. His proficiency in these areas was complemented by his skills in estate administration, dispute resolution, franchising, contract negotiation, business purchase and sale, commercial leasing, and estate planning. Earlier in his career, Jacob served as a trainer and assessor at the College for Law, Education and Training for nearly seven years and taught legal studies at TAFE NSW. His foundational legal experience included roles as a solicitor at Short Punch & Greatorix and a settlement clerk at JG Settlements. Jacob holds a Bachelor of Arts/Laws from the University of Tasmania, where he studied philosophy and law. His diverse background and extensive experience make him a valuable resource for clients seeking expert legal guidance.
Senior Associate
Crest Lawyers
Nov 2022 - Present • 4 years
Associate Solicitor
Real Time Law
Oct 2018 - Nov 2022 • 4 years 1 month
Trainer and Assessor
College for Law, Education and Training
Aug 2014 - Jun 2021 • 6 years 10 months
Legal studies teacher.
TAFE NSW
Jun 2010 - Dec 2013 • 3 years 6 months
Solicitor
SHORT PUNCH & GREATORIX
Mar 2004 - Sep 2007 • 3 years 6 months
Settlement Clerk
JG Settlements
Apr 2003 - Mar 2004 • 11 months
Bachelor of Arts/Laws (BA/LLB)
University of Tasmania
1997 - 2002
Last checked: 1 Feb 2026 • Checked with Queensland Law Society
