Liesel Pierce

Liesel Pierce, the Principal Lawyer at Fresh Legal Solutions, has been successfully advocating for clients since 2012. Known for being approachable and solution-focused, Liesel leads a fully mobile law firm, providing the unique service of home visits on the Northern Beaches and North Shore of Sydney. Her commitment extends to visiting nursing homes, hospitals, retirement villages, and hospices, ensuring accessibility and convenience for all clients. Recognising the modern needs of her clientele, Liesel also facilitates numerous services online and by phone when time or distance presents a challenge. A seasoned practitioner in Will and Estate Planning, Liesel offers an array of services including drafting Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney, and Guardianships, as well as Advanced Care Directives, and complex estate planning for blended families. Her expertise encompasses Testamentary Discretionary Trusts, Special Disability Trusts, and succession planning for businesses and family trusts. Additionally, her proficiency includes handling Probate, Letters of Administration, and disputes involving contested wills and family provision claims in the Supreme Court of NSW. Since February 2017, Liesel has balanced her legal practice with a role as a Sessional Academic at Macquarie University, demonstrating her commitment to legal education and mentoring. Prior to founding Fresh Legal Solutions, she honed her skills at CLS Legal in a commercial, corporate, and generalist practice, dealing with property, litigation, and building and construction matters. Her early career includes significant litigation experience as a paralegal, working on Supreme Court and Court of Appeal matters, and volunteer roles that deepened her understanding of policy making and legal advocacy. Liesel's academic background includes a Bachelor of International Studies and Bachelor of Laws with Honours from Macquarie University, where she engaged actively in trial advocacy, mentoring, and international legal exchange programs. Her dedication to access to justice has been evident throughout her education and career through her involvement in legal aid and community service programs.