Our Staff
GG Legal lawyers and administrative staff have been at the firm for lengthy periods of time, bringing with them a wealth of knowledge and experience. The continuity of staff has direct benefits for clients, who are able to deal with the same staff through the course of their matter.
Professional Staff
George Grasa
George is a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Western Australia and was admitted to practice on 2 March 1994. George has been admitted to practice for over 20 years and has been a Director of his own firm, GG Legal, since late 2002.
Prior to commencing his own practice, George was articled to John Quigley and then spent 7 years at Mossensons gaining experience in a wide variety of legal issues.
With a Bachelor of Commerce and a LLB, George prides himself on his results-oriented practice. He accepts instructions in the following areas:
- Family law
- Civil litigation
- Probate
- Wills
- MVIT
- Crime
George enjoys his work and focuses on how best to achieve a good outcome for the client without the expense of litigation or protracted negotiations.
A keen soccer fan, George has been heavily involved in the Western Knights soccer club, serving in various volunteer capacities with the managing committee. George was also a board member of Servite College between 2003 and 2007.
Robert Parkinson
Robert qualified in England in 1969 and has practised as a Solicitor and Barrister in that country and in several Commonwealth countries, before coming to live in West Australia in the mid/late 1970’s.
Robert was admitted as a Solicitor and Barrister to the High Court of Australia and the Supreme Court of Western Australia shortly after his arrival in this country. He has been in full time legal practice in Perth since then and, in later years, as a Principal of his own Legal Firm.
Robert joined GG Legal in February 2020 as the firm’s consultant in Family Law. Having practised in the Law for many decades, he well understands that his Family Law clients’ needs are, more often than not, much better served by negotiation and resolution processes and not by drawn out and expensive litigation.
Li-Yen Poon
Li-Yen graduated from the University of Western Australia in 2009 with a Bachelor of Laws. She was admitted as a barrister and solicitor in the Supreme Court of Western Australia in 2010 and in the High Court of Australia in 2011. Li-Yen joined GG Legal in 2019.
Li-Yen has experience in all areas of family law including financial disputes, child welfare matters, same sex relationships and mediations. She manages the conduct of client files from the initial taking of instructions through to completion and implementation of final orders by consent or through litigation. Li-Yen has ample court experience and is adept at appearing on behalf of clients in both federal and state jurisdicitions. Li-Yen also has experience in Wills, Estate and Probate matters.
Outside of work, Li-Yen enjoys cooking, travelling and spending time with her family.
Anna Carr
Perth lawyer Anna Carr has over 30 years of experience in family law, criminal law and family and domestic violence restraining orders matters. Anna represents a wide range of clients in the Family Court of Western Australia and other Courts.
Anna is passionate, hardworking and dedicated to helping her clients understand how the law will apply to them, the range of options available and empowering her clients so they are able to make informed decisions. Anna is innovative and implements strategies to achieve the best outcome. Anna is focused on delivering quality family law advice and services in a cost-effective manner.
Administrative Staff
Gordana Sliskovic – Office / Accounts Manager
Gordana manages the office as well as the accounts. She also undertakes some paralegal work. Gordana has an extensive administrative background, both in Australia and Croatia, including working for the Consul-General of the Republic of Croatia. Gordana has worked for GG Legal since July 2004 and is a long term, valued employee.