What it does: At Wallace & Wallace Lawyers we work closely with a range of professional advisors including barristers, accountants, valuers, financial planners, counselors, psychologists, and social workers, to make sure the best possible result is achieved.
Mission: We aim to minimize conflict and antagonism in what can sometimes be a difficult process.
Size and presence: We employ 50+ people in our office in Mackay Queensland.
Best known for: Our experienced team will listen to you and assist you, whether you require sensitive and practical negotiation or vigorous pursuit of your legal rights.
The good bits: Amazing leadership.
The not-so-good bits: Not enough hours.
1949
Stephen Russ Wallace (known as “Russ”) commenced his articles of clerkship to become a solicitor in the late 1930s in Mackay. With the outbreak of World War II Russ served in North Africa. After the war ended, Russ went to Toowoomba with his wife, Betty, who completed his articles of clerkship, and was admitted as a solicitor. Their first son, Richard Harold Wallace, was born in 1946 before the family returned to Mackay in 1949 when Russ joined the law firm, Ernest Barry and Co., which later became Ernest Barry and Wallace.
1972
In 1972, Russ, together with their oldest son, Richard, founded SR Wallace & Wallace, which today is one of the largest law firms in Mackay and continues to offer pre-eminent professional advice and legal services. Russ’s second son, Anthony James Wallace, became a partner of the firm in 1978. Russ was very well respected in Mackay and made several significant contributions to the community. He was active in the RSL, other service organizations, and the Presbyterian Church which later became the Uniting Church. Russ was instrumental in the formation and operation of Homefield Aged Persons Home. He was also a founding director of Mackay Permanent Building Society Limited which provided services to Mackay residents and was listed on the Australian Stock Exchange until merging with Wide Bay Australia Limited in 2008.
1985
Russ retired from the practice of law and handed over the reins of SR Wallace & Wallace to his son, Richard, in 1985. As a keen fisherman, he enjoyed his retirement while remaining active in the Mackay community until his passing in 1989.
2007
Richard Wallace practiced at SR Wallace & Wallace for over 33 years. He was Managing Partner from 1985 until retiring in 2005. On Richard’s retirement, Tony Wallace who had spent almost his entire working career (over 30 years) at SR Wallace & Wallace became Managing Partner, before retiring in 2007.
We believe that our strengths lie with our employees and the firm rewards hard work and commitment with praise and benefits. There is a true team spirit amongst all employees and this is further enhanced by an active social club that is strongly supported by all partners and associates of the firm. In turn, we expect our employees to show commitment and a willingness to contribute to the overall effectiveness, efficiency, and continued success of the firm. The partners and management welcome any suggestions for improvements and value all comments in this regard.
The human resource management goals of the firm are:
At Wallace & Wallace Lawyers we work closely with a range of professional advisors including barristers, accountants, valuers, financial planners, counselors, psychologists, and social workers, to make sure the best possible result is achieved.
The partners at Wallace & Wallace Lawyers strongly support, both in spirit and financially, the social club and encourage all members of the firm to participate in social activities outside of work. The partners fund four major events each year.
Past events have included:
The social club also organizes raffles within the firm offering prizes such as vouchers, cinema tickets, scratchies, and cash along with hampers at Easter and Christmas.