Our People

 

Ricardo V. Viana LLM, LLB,  Solicitor & Notary Public. MARN 9365924.JP(Qual)

Principal

Ricardo is an Australian Legal Practitioner, former Judge and Dean of Law in his native El Salvador, Central America. He is the roll of Lawyers and Notaries  of the Salvadorean Supreme Court.

He studied English and Law at Queensland University of Technology, and graduated with a Master of Laws degree in 1995. Ricardo completed law studies at the University of New England and the College of Law as well .

Ricardo is  admitted to practice law in Queensland, New South Wales and the High Court of Australia. His areas of practice include: Commercial, Property, Administrative and Migration law. He is a registered Migration Agent with over 20 years of extensive expertise in all visa classes and appeals to specialised Tribunals.

He is a member of the Queensland Law Society, the Australian and New Zealand College of Notaries,the International Union of Notaries and the Australian member of IURISGAL .

Ricardo is an active member of various community organisations. He is the Past President of the Multicultural Communities Council Gold Coast Ltd. (MCCGC) and former member on the Executive Committee and Regional Chair of the Federation of Ethnic Communities Councils of Australia (FECCA).

In recognition of his contribution to the Multicultural Communities in Queensland he was awarded a Queensland Government Award in 2011 as Highly Commended Outstanding Volunteer.

Contact Ricardo :  ric.viana@vianalawyers.com.au

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Kiara Newman

Law Student

Kiara is currently studying a double degree of Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Business at Queensland University of Technology.

She completed her high school education at A. B Paterson College, graduating with a Student Service award for her commitment to the college community and leadership shown when interacting with younger students.

Contact Kiara: kiara.newman@vianalawyers.com.au

 

 

 

 

 

 

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