Christopher Swan
Christopher acknowledges relationship breakdown is an emotional event with both legal and personal consequences. He is committed to working with clients to resolve their family disputes.
Caitlin Swan
Caitlin graduated from the University of Adelaide with a Bachelor of Laws in 1985 and completed the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice in 1986. Caitlin practices in the area of Family Law, Wills and Estates, and Estate Litigation, and is also Managing Solicitor at Swan Family Lawyers.
Alexander De Ionno
Alexander (‘Alex’) graduated from the University of Adelaide with a Bachelor of Laws and completed the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice in 2021. Alex primarily practices in the area of Family Law. He has also practiced in the areas of Criminal Law and Care and Protection. Alex is committed to resolving his clients’ matters in an efficient and timely manner. He ensures that his clients are kept up-to-date and fully informed of the progress of their matter. Alex provides realistic advice to his clients whilst at all times striving to achieve the best outcome. It is obvious from his enthusiastic manner that Alex enjoys his work. He loves to generate options for clients and, one of his highest attributes, is his ability to be pro-active. There is no ‘too hard basket’ on Alex’s desk! He is a member of the Law Society of South Australia, and the Law Council of Australia's Family Law Section. In his spare time, Alex is an active Surf Lifesaver and regularly patrols beaches on the Peninsula.
Isabella Strbic
Since completing her Bachelor of Laws at the University of Adelaide and her Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, Isabella has developed a broad expertise in Family Law, including complex parenting and property matters, Criminal Law, and Wills and Estates. Isabella is currently pursuing a Master of Laws (Applied Law), specializing in Family Law, to further enhance her expertise as a Family Lawyer. Isabella is known for her attentive and passionate approach to her work. Her empathetic nature allows her to support clients through emotionally challenging times, while her commitment to honesty, integrity, and mutual respect helps build strong, trusting relationships. Driven by a desire to achieve efficient and fair outcomes, Isabella works diligently to resolve client matters with care and professionalism. In her spare time, Isabella enjoys the simple pleasure of reading whilst enjoying a matcha.
Mia Valk
Mia has a Bachelor of Law and Commerce at the University of South Australia and has also completed her Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice. Mia has experience in Wills and Estates, Family Law, including parenting and property matters and Criminal Law. She strives to be a trusted advocate for her clients, navigating through issues with a thoughtful and empathetic approach. Mia handles each matter with the utmost care and attention as she understands that each client has a unique situation. In her spare time, Mia can be found with her dog, Maggie and watching or coaching basketball. Mia can be contacted at mia@swanfamilylawyers.com.au
Conor Butler-Peters
Conor recently graduated from the University of Adelaide with a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Politics. Currently completing his Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, Conor will join our team as a Solicitor in mid-2025. Conor is committed to ensuring that all clients feel welcome and supported when they engage with our office. When he is not working or studying, you will find Conor playing soccer or watching Adelaide United, the Matildas, and the Socceroos. Conor can be contacted at conor@swanfamilylawyers.com.au.
Debra Zagari
Debra Zagari has over 25 years experience as a legal secretary and has been with Swan Family Lawyers for more than 11 years, working predominantly with Christopher Swan, supporting him to ensure all clients receive the best possible service. In her spare time Debra enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, yoga, and photography. Debra can be contacted at debra@swanfamilylawyers.com.au
Bradley Thiele
Bradley is a recent school leaver looking to gain experience in both the legal and administrative fields. He is enthusiastic, hard-working and a delight to have as part of our team. Bradley quietly manages his workload, is respectful of others in the office and never complains! In his role of administrative assistant, Bradley says he enjoys doing the little things to ensure that clients feel welcome and at home throughout their time with Swan Family Lawyers. In his spare time Bradley enjoys sport, particularly playing football. He is always keen to check in on the success (or otherwise) of his work mates if they have been playing sport, whether on a field, a court, a course, the road or the pool. Bradley can be contacted at admin@swanfamilylawyers.com.au.
Daniella Bernardi
Daniella is about to commence a Bachelor of Laws at the University of Adelaide and has recently completed a Bachelor of Criminology with a Minor in Forensic Medicine. As a hard-working legal assistant at Swan Family Lawyers, she is committed to learning about the legal profession and helping solicitors and clients with respect and professionalism. Outside of work and studying, she spends her time at the beach, baking, and cooking. She particularly likes baking red velvet cookies. Daniella can be contacted at daniella@swanfamilylawyers.com.au.
Alex Wills
Alex is currently in his last year of law at the University of Adelaide. He has worked as an Administrative Assistant in the Family Law jurisdiction for the past two and a half years. Alex is committed to maintaining strong lines of communication with clients as well as working closely with the solicitors to ensure we provide the best service possible. In his spare time, Alex enjoys reading, playing guitar, running and swimming. When he gets time, he also enjoys hitting the links for a round of golf! Alex can be contacted at alexw@swanfamilylawyers.com.au.
Daisy Swan
Daisy, our chocolate labradoodle, joined us in July 2021 as our office dog having graduated from puppy school the previous month. She was a star pupil, connecting with her handlers and mastering sit, settle and stay commands with some recall. Since graduating she has continued her training inhouse at Swan Family Lawyers and enjoys bonding with the staff and clients and providing a calming influence to the fast paced environment of a legal office. We assume and hope her skills will improve as she ages and becomes a little less exuberant. In her spare time Daisy enjoys spending time with her friends and family, visiting the beach and, best of all catching the ball over and over and over…..