Sharon Payne is a seasoned lawyer with two decades of experience, focusing predominantly on family law. She has successfully led her practice, Sharon Payne Family Lawyers and Mediators, since 2010, providing both litigation and mediation services. Her firm is well-regarded for delivering exceptional results and fostering collaborative relationships with a broad network of legal professionals, including solicitors, barristers, and court staff. Sharon has expanded her firm's offerings to include family mediation and dispute resolution, integrating her adept skills as both a litigator and mediator. As an accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner through the Attorney General’s Department, she holds a National Mediation Accreditation and is also an accredited Arbitrator. Her approach to mediation is centred on achieving balanced and impartial resolutions, ensuring a supportive environment for clients. As the Principal Solicitor and Mediator, Sharon has been self-employed at Sharon Payne Family Lawyers and Mediators in Pymble, New South Wales, since 2010. Additionally, she has contributed her expertise as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner at CatholicCare Sydney. Sharon's legal foundation was built with a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from Macquarie University, where she studied law and linguistics. Her dedication to client-focused, effective dispute resolution is the hallmark of her professional service.
Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner
CatholicCare Sydney
Jul 2024 - Jul 2025 • 1 year
Principal Solicitor and Accredited Mediator
Sharon Payne Family Lawyers
Jul 2010 - May 2023 • 12 years 10 months
Principal Solicitor and Mediator
Sharon Payne Family Lawyers and Mediators
Jun 2010 - Present • 16 years 5 months
Bachelor of Arts with Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
Macquarie University
Last checked: 24 Jun 2026 • Checked with Law Society of NSW
