A Man in a Suit and Tie is Signing a Document on a Clipboard — Nelson Keane & Hemingway Lawyers in Dubbo, NSW

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At Nelson Keane & Hemingway Lawyers, we have been providing legal support to clients in Dubbo, Narromine and Wellington, NSW since our establishment in 1908. While our roots were in rural legal matters, we have since broadened our services to meet the diverse needs of this growing region.


As a long-standing legal practice, we are dedicated to offering informed legal guidance across various areas of law, and our clients' confidence reflects the strong relationships we've built over the years. Many families have relied on our services across generations for their legal needs.


Our team consists of solicitors who offer knowledge and proficiency across a wide range of legal areas. We collaborate with specialist barristers where required to provide additional support in complex matters. At Nelson Keane & Hemingway Lawyers, we aim to assist clients as they navigate legal challenges with thoughtful and practical guidance. Call us on (02) 6882 1433 or visit our offices in Dubbo, Narromine or Wellington to make an enquiry today.

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Our People

Andrew Butcherine


Andrew is the Firm's Senior Practitioner. Andrew has a background in the Building & Construction Industry, and brings a wealth of practical experience to his role.


The work conducted by Andrew is predominately of a Commercial Nature. He has particular expertise representing individuals, and groups of landowners in relation to;


  • Carbon Farming Agreements
  • Renewalable Energy including Windfarm Agreements & Solar Agreements
  • Negotiating Access with Mining rights


Brogan Walsh


Brogan commenced work with Nelson Keane & Hemingway in 2010, after completing a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws. Brogan is able to assist with a variety of matters including;

  • Rural, Residential and Commercial property matters
  • Succession Planning, Wills and Estates
  • Purchase and Sale of Business
  • Leasing
  • Commercial Law including advising on Partnerships, Companies and Trusts

Brogan grew up in Narromine, and returned to the area after moving away for School and University. Outside of work, Brogan is kept busy with a young family, has an interest in Farming and follows Rugby Union.


Jessie Marlin


Jessie was raised in Dubbo and commenced her career in law as a paralegal in Sydney while studying a Bachelor of Commerce/ Bachelor of Law at the University of Wollongong. Jessie was admitted as a Solicitor in 2015 and joined Nelson Keane and Hemingway as a practitioner that same year.


Jessie practices primarily in the areas of wills and estate planning, estate disputes, power of attorney and enduring guardianship documents, rural and residential property transactions, succession planning, business and commercial law, purchase and sale of business and all aspects of conveyancing.


Georgia Edwards


Georgia commenced working with NKH in 2017. Georgia graduated with a Bachelor Agriculture/Bachelor Laws before completing a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice. In 2016 Georgia was admitted to the Supreme Court of New South Wales and commenced practising in commercial litigation. 


Georgia now practices primarily in Wills and Estate planning including Powers of Attorney and Enduring Guardian, Residential and Rural Conveyancing, Renewable Energy Agreements, Succession Planning, commercial transactions including business purchase and sales and commercial and rural leases


Aaron Ryan


Aaron joined the firm after becoming admitted as a Solicitor in 2021. Aaron accepts instructions in most areas of law and practices primarily in litigation in all jurisdictions. Aaron has appeared in proceedings before NCAT, the NSW Local and District Courts, and the Federal Circuit and Family Circuit Court of Australia (Divisions 1 & 2). Aaron is currently completing his LLM through the College of Law NSW, majoring in Commercial Litigation, which is enabling Aaron to better serve the needs of clients in that practice area.


Kristy Naden


Kristy initially commenced work with the Firm as Paralegal whilst completing her Law Degree. Prior to her admission as a Solicitor, Kristy was able to gain valuable experience with the Firm working on a variety of matters including Commercial Leasing, Civil Litigation and Family Law. Kristy was admitted in 2025.