Christopher Lapointe is the Principal Lawyer at Lapointe Family Law, bringing over a decade of exclusive family law experience since 2012. Having navigated his own divorce, Chris offers a unique empathetic approach, understanding the legal journey from both sides. His extensive background in finance and customer-related services enhances his ability to craft innovative family law solutions.
Chris is deeply committed to achieving settlements but is prepared to advocate vigorously in court when necessary. He holds a Bachelor of Economics and Laws from Macquarie University, along with graduate diplomas in Applied Family Law and Applied Finance. With a collaborative mindset, Chris has played a key role in fostering alternate dispute resolution, positioning his firm as a leader in forming relationships, such as with the Separation Guide.
His journey includes tenure at Doolan Callaghan Family Lawyers, where he honed skills in separation advice, mediation, and consent orders. Earlier, at Smallwoods Lawyers, Chris assisted in family law matters under seasoned guidance while managing mortgage brokering responsibilities. His initial law practice at James & Associates allowed him to expand his client base under supervision until personal circumstances dictated a change.
Before entering law, Chris was a successful business owner and mortgage manager, refining skills in client guidance and financial solutions. He is family-oriented, a father of two, and has been a lifelong resident of Sydney's north shore.
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