

Quentin Schneider, a seasoned solicitor, was admitted to the Supreme Court of New South Wales in 1990 and the High Court of Australia's register of legal practitioners in 1991. With a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Laws, and Master of Laws from the University of New South Wales, he has a robust academic foundation. In 1995, Quentin also cleared the requisite exams to practise as a solicitor and barrister in New Zealand, demonstrating his versatile legal acumen. Early in his career, Quentin worked in private practice in Sydney, focusing on personal injury litigation. Seeking a change, he lectured on commercial and insolvency law in New Zealand and then spent several years with the legal publisher LexisNexis as a legal editor. This varied experience afforded him a comprehensive understanding of the intricacies of law which he brought back to the Manning-Great Lakes area. In 2012, Quentin took over Manning Valley Legal & Conveyancing, dedicating himself to providing clear and practical legal solutions. His approach involves resolving disputes efficiently, promoting outcomes that are beneficial within realistic expectations. Quentin's legal practice includes family law, criminal law, and general litigation, alongside a solid grounding in Wills and conveyancing. As a principal solicitor, he prioritises keeping clients informed and engaged throughout the legal process, ensuring they understand the potential outcomes and costs involved. Quentin is committed to achieving pragmatic results that align with each client's needs and budget, facilitating informed decisions in litigation or dispute resolution.

Solicitor
Manning Valley Legal & Conveyancing
Jan 2012 - Present • 14 years 10 months

Solicitor
Stacks/The Law Firm
Jan 2008 - Jan 2012 • 4 years
Solicitor
Walker Smith (now Walker Legal)
Jan 2006 - Jan 2008 • 2 years

Legal Editor
LexisNexis
Jan 1999 - Jan 2006 • 7 years
Solicitor
Benjamin & Khoury
Jan 1994 - Jan 1995 • 1 year

Law Lecturer, Waikato Polytech (now Institute of Technology)
Wintec
Jan 1992 - Jan 1993 • 1 year
Solicitor
Paul A Curtis & Associates
Jan 1991 - Present • 35 years 10 months
Solicitor
Pike Pike & Fenwick (now Pikes & Verekes Lawyers)
Jan 1991 - Jan 1992 • 1 year
Legal Officer
Victims Compensation Tribunal (now Victims Services)
Jan 1990 - Present • 36 years 10 months

Infantry Corporal, University of NSW Regiment
Australian Army
Jan 1985 - Jan 1988 • 3 years
St Bernadette's, Krambach

Master of Laws (LL.M.), International Law and Comparative Constitutional Law
UNSW
1995 - 1999

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Law
UNSW
1985 - 1989

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science
UNSW
1985 - 1989
St Josephs College, Hunters Hill
1979 - 1984
Last checked: 24 Feb 2026 • Checked with Law Society of NSW