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About Us
DLH Solicitors firm name has changed over the years to reflect the lawyers who have taken it over as each previous generation retires. However, our firm has been providing sound legal advice and representation services for nearly 100 years in Mudgee, Rylstone, Gulgong, and greater New South Wales.
Our highly qualified and experienced legal team can assist clients with their most important life events - from critical care family decisions to buying or selling property.
Our strong community relationships mean that we've earned your trust, and our diligent care in helping clients resolve their issues or disputes has helped us remain Mudgee's leading law firm.
Our Principal, Allan Hogan, has assembled a legal team with diverse aptitudes to deliver services across several practice areas.
MEET OUR SOLICITORS
Allan Hogan
Principal
About Allan
As a qualified teacher, Allan studied Law whilst teaching full time and gained his Law Degree through Macquarie University. In 2006 Allan became a partner in Dear and Loneragan and in 2008 the business became Dear Loneragan Hogan; with the firm now known as DLH Solicitors. Under Allan's guidance and with offices in Rylstone and Mudgee; Allan’s client base reaches all sectors of the Mid Western Region of NSW. In 2020 Allan completed a Master Degree in Applied Law, majoring in Family Law and Dispute Resolution. With vast experience and an understanding of country life, Allan has built a Law Firm that provides an array of services. With generations of the same families entrusting their Legal welfare to DLH Solicitors.
Life outside law land
Allan lives with his family on their farm outside of Rylstone and enjoys all aspects of rural life.
John Loneragan
Consultant Solicitor
About John
John was admitted as a Solicitor in the early 1990’s and has practiced continuously since this time. John is primarily a property lawyer and conducts all aspect of conveyancing.
John initially undertook a Bachelor of Economics at Macquarie University. On completing his degree, he realised that his interest in Law was the career path he wished to follow. While working for L Rundle Solicitors in Sydney John studied and graduated with a Bachelor of Legal Studies.
In 1990 John returned to Mudgee and joined the firm then called Dear & Lonergan Solicitors. Initially John was employed as a Solicitor representing clients in Mudgee Local Court for Criminal and Family Law matters. During this time the reputation of Dear & Lonergan Solicitors flourished, and the Solicitors were soon representing clients throughout the Mid-Western Region. As the practice grew John embarked on expanding the domain of Conveyancing for the Firm.
John sold his Partnership share in 2006 to Allan Hogan and was retained as a Consultant Solicitor. He has retained many of his clients who have a long-standing relationship with the firm and continues to work in the field of conveyancing, in all aspects of residential, commercial and rural property. Johns’ professionalism and expertise on property law obtained over many years has seen him retain a long-term base of loyal clients throughout his working years.
Life outside Law land
Since stepping back from his full-time role with DLH Solicitors John has been able to spend time renovating his home, following his favourite sports team and now finds the time to fish with his children. John is also involved in many local projects and the Bligh Amateur Picnic Racing Club.
Legal Administration Team
Catherine Flack
Administration Assistant
Cath commenced with DLH Solicitors in 1983. Cath took time off paid work in 1990 to raise her 4 children, before returning to DLH Solicitors in 2006 where she has remained a permanent fixture. Cath has worked in all aspects of legal and office work including conveyancing, family law and wills and estates and generally overseeing the reception desk.
Cath is a Mudgee local, having lived in Mudgee all her life and marrying a Mudgee local. Being employed in legal work with DLH Solicitors for over 17 years, Cath has acquired significant knowledge in many areas of law during her employment.
Life outside Law land
Cath spends her family time with her four adult children, two grandchildren and two blue staffy dogs. Cath enjoys walking her dogs and visiting the many wineries and cafes around the Mudgee area with family and friends. Winter is taken up watching as many NRL games as she possibly can and is a huge Roosters fan. Cath also enjoy holidays to the beach with her family dogs and travel overseas as much as possible, with her current favourite holiday destinations currently being the Maldives and Germany.
Melanie Kearns
Administration Assistant
Mel started her legal career in 2002 working in the areas of family and criminal law, before taking a break from paid work to raise her 2 children. Mel then worked in Education prior to working at DLH Solicitors in May 2022 in the areas of family law and conveyancing.
Mel quickly became a valuable team member at DLH Solicitors and has commenced studying to be a licenced conveyancer.
Life outside Law land
Mel was born and raised in Mudgee and continues to enjoy the Mudgee lifestyle whilst raising her young family. Life outside the office involves spending time with her family and friends and enjoying the amazing food and wine the Mudgee region has to offer.
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