"Dear Fidan,
I hope you are SO proud of your incredibly creative, brilliant and thorough work on my case.
Finding you was a fantastic stroke of luck, especially at a time when I was feeling quite intimidated and demoralised by the imbalance in resources as compared to my husband.
Thank you for hanging in there, despite the weaknesses I created, with the huge, glaring mistakes I've made in my life (which I will shortly have the means to rectify straight away).
I appreciate that you persevered while I have been a whingey, high-maintenance client. I thank you for your encouragement and your ability to motivate me to move ahead in as timely a manner as I was able to do, meeting all deadlines, sometimes by a hair's breadth.
I am very happy, to put it mildly. With care and restraint, I can live a conservative life free of financial worry. That is a HUGE blessing for a lady of my age.
I thank you from the bottom of my heart."
- F 11/7/25
"Hi Ian,
I hope you're doing well. I just wanted to share some positive feedback regarding Julia. We had a meeting with her on Tuesday, and I'm pleased to say that my clients were very impressed with her professionalism.
Her conduct and approach during the meeting were exemplary, and it certainly made a great impression on everyone involved."
- M 24/7/25
"Dear Julia
Thank you very much for your wonderful service and also thank you for sending us the two sets of documents.
It has been a very busy time but we wanted to let you know that we are very happy with the purchase of the unit. We are settling in and everything is working out very well!"
- J & V 11/7/25
"I went there to organise a will, enduring Power of attorney and enduring guardianship. Julia Yang handled my affairs and she seemed competent and knowledgeable."
-K 22/5/24
"Good morning, David
I wanted to let you know that the way Julia conducted herself last night in getting contracts exchanged was exceptional. I was impressed with her willingness to "hang" around waiting for the funds to be transferred and her ongoing communication with me. Her overall demeanour and positive attitude during the entire interaction was blown me away.
I can only compliment you and your company in employing a person of her character and would have no hesitation in recommending her and your business.
Thank you."
- M 18/04/24
"Dear Alex,
Once again, thank you for all your assistance, advice, and support throughout this legal process. I could not have asked for better representation and am incredibly pleased with the final outcomes of both the property and parenting orders. I would recommend your service without hesitation to anyone who asked.
Many thanks!"
- B 18/3/24
"Dear Korinne [&] David,
Many thanks, Korinne, for the documents and hard work in wrapping up the Estate. Both S and I are very grateful for the support which you have both given us over the last two years. It has been a challenging time both emotionally and administratively, but we were always 110% confident that we were in safe hands with Fox & Staniland and that you were all working with our best interests at heart. Our most heartfelt gratitude for your efforts.
We wish you and the whole team a very enjoyable Christmas break and a happy 2024.
Kind Regards,
E"
- E 23/12/23
"Hi Julia,
Thank you for all your help and support during this process, I really appreciated it.
Many thanks,
D"
- D 30/11/23
"Hi David
I wanted to thank you very much for all your assistance in helping J secure his property. You stepped in at the 11th hour and you and your team were incredibly proficient.
J is extremely happy with his purchase.
Thank you again for all your help.
Kind regards
L"
- L 23/10/23
"Hi David,
Just a short note to thank you and your team for the recent work carried out preparing our wills and associated documents.
Best Regards,
S"
- S 22/10/23
"Just a small note to let you know how pleased we were with Julia's efforts in helping my son to finalise the purchase of his property at Lane Cove. Between, broker, bank and developer it got reasonably complicated but Julia did a good job helping us through some difficult moments.
Thank you
R"
- R 24/08/23
"Dear Korinne,
Thank you for your email and all your help and incredible work in this matter.
It has been a pleasure working with you and Mr Gordon on this matter.
I would be happy to make a Google Review.
Thank you for your wishes, I do hope that the stress will decrease as each repair is completed.
Kind regards,
B"
- B 01/02/23
"Dear David
Thank you for your correspondence....
We wish to acknowledge that it was a pleasure working with you on this matter.
Yours faithfully,
J"
- J 18/1/23
"Dear Korinne,
...
I would like to thank David Gordon and yourself for the professional way you have managed this delicate process. Your support and ability to guide me through the complex process was honouring to the deceased and was very much appreciated by me as the Executor.
Yours sincerely
M"
- M 25/11/22
"Dear Sally, John, Wal, Bradley,Julia Korrine and Sharon,
I would like to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to each and everyone one of you who has helped my mum in the past and myself more recently with everything relating to her estate.
I can honestly see why she chose Fox Staniland to represent her and her estate.
I am absolutely certain that I was not easy to deal with and yet for each and everyone of you, you treated me with professionalism and compassion and for that I thank you and am very grateful.
Without all the qualities you each bring to the firm I would not have been able to get through this process and ultimately reach the outcome we did today at mediation.
Once again thank you so much for “Everything” you have all done for me.
Eternally grateful
E"
- E 13/10/22
"Hi David and Julia,
It’s been 3 months since we started the sales process for Dad’s house which was completed at the auction on Saturday 8th August.
I would like to thank you both for your work leading up to the house sale. Especially to Julia with the phone calls and emails on the Friday before the auction, so timely and professional.
There were many issues that needed to be resolved and these were handled with professionalism, accurate advice and guidance.
I mentioned to Dad yesterday the price his house sold for and he was very surprised given what he paid for 38 years ago some 25 times increase above the original purchase price!
Thank you.
Best wishes
C"
- C 13/10/22
"Dear David,
.....
Thank you very much to you and your team for your fast friendly professional service; over the last few years I've experienced so many instances where service providers across many fields have made mistakes which cost me much time and money - it was so refreshing to deal with you all.
Will call on you again when required.
Kind regards,
D"
- D 22/08/22
"Dear David
I want to say a big Thank You - especially to you but also your team - for all your advice at this challenging time for me.
Best regards
S"
- S 24/06/2022
"Good morning Fidan,
I have to admit, I think I am still in "OMG" shock. Yesterday's tactics were a lot for me to witness and experience. Although I anticipated some degree of dirty tactics that just blew me away. But, it's over now. WE TRIUMPHED!!!.
I don't think it will sink in for a while. But I am so GRATEFUL and BLESSED to have you in our lives.
What you did for us and how you did it, I will never forget and always be indebted to you for.
From the bottom of all our hearts Fidan, THANK YOU!
You are our angel, and I hope you never forget our underestimate what you gifted us yesterday.
I hope in any situation that may arise in the future, where you may question what you do or why you do it, you remember us, you smile and you "Fidan" the crap out of the obstacle that lies in your clients children's path, to ensure them the life and happiness they deserve and are entitled to.
You kept your word, you brought your A-Game. You gave me a fighting chance. You gave me my children and ensured their happiness.
I wish you and your family, your husband and your gorgeous little ones a blessed life filled with everything your hearts desire and sincerely thank you for all you've done for mine.
You are MY HERO and I will never forget that!
The happiest and most grateful Father in the world,
J"
- J 30/03/2022
"Hi Fidan,
Thank you for all your help and representation. You have been such a champion lawyer and advisor.
Much appreciated and best wishes,
S"
- S 24/01/2022
"Dear Jonathan and Fidan!
I’m still a bit shocked that is over. I can’t believe it!!!
Thank you very much for your help and support. I would have not survived this process without your help.
Sorry for being snappy at times.
Again, I’m very grateful to you guys being on my side. Thank you!
Kind Regards
I"
- I 22/11/2021
"Dear Robert
I wanted to formally express my gratitude to yourself and Jonathan for the attention you have given to this long and arduous case.
This has helped me to remain confident of a positive outcome.
Thank you also for your respect in times when personal information was revealed. It meant I could trust you and not feel embarrassed.
This evening I am still in shock and don’t know quite how to process what may come next!
I look forward to seeking your assistance as we finalise the details.
It was a fantastic result!
Sincerely
P"
- P 28/09/2021
"Dear Fidan,
Thank you so much.
That’s great news about Monday.
You have made this difficult experience, as seamless as it could be.
With huge appreciation.
Kindest Regards,
E"
- E 24/09/2021
"Dear Fidan
I am writing to express my whole hearted appreciation for your time and assistance with the legal letter re child support - I was successful in having the loan approved !!
Thank you again and I will definitely recommend your practice to any friends or family needing legal assistance.
Best regards
S"
- S 15/09/2021
"Good Morning Fidan, I would like to say thank you for your assistance and trust in me through this difficult time in my life, with your professional and knowledge giving me confidence to get my future back on track.
I am graceful.
Sincerely Yours
S"
- S 11/08/2021
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