Our Team
Patrick Idiare
Family Lawyer
Patrick holds a Bachelor of Laws/Arts (with Distinction) from UNSW with a major in history and minor in psychology. He was recently awarded his Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from the College of Law and admitted as a Solicitor in the Supreme Court of NSW in 2025.
Before joining Doolan Wagner, Patrick worked as a paralegal at a top-tier Wills & Estates law firm where he regularly assisted in complex estate planning matters and family provision claims. As a result, he is well-positioned to understand and resolve complex family law property matters.
Since joining Doolan Wagner, Patrick has had considerable involvement in parenting matters ranging from those where there is a positive coparenting relationship to those characterised by allegations of domestic violence, abuse and coercive control. While he actively encourages parents to reach an amicable settlement outside of court, he recognises this is not always safe or appropriate and is ready to advocate for his clients should court proceedings be necessary.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Laws/Arts (with Distinction) (University of New South Wales)
- Diploma of Legal Practice (College of Law)
- Admitted as a Solicitor in the Supreme Court of NSW
- Admitted as a Solicitor in the High Court of Australia
Memberships
- Law Society of NSW
TESTIMONIALS
Read our client feedback
Rachel RX
1 year ago
My case was relatively straightforward — obtaining a court order for an already agreed asset split. Still, Lisa, Belinda, and Patrick from Doolan Wagner provided outstanding, expert, and highly detailed professional service, all at a very reasonable cost. Patrick, in particular, was consistently supportive, friendly, and thorough throughout the process. The firm’s administrative team was also professional and extremely helpful. I’m very grateful for their assistance and would highly recommend them.
Rodney Chiodo
1 year ago
Outstanding - Family Lawyers - Doolan Wagner
I cannot recommend Oliver and his team highly enough. During one of the most challenging periods of my life, Oliver and his team provided the expert legal guidance I needed.
As an unwilling participant husband navigating the complexities of family law, I felt respected, and most importantly, fiercely represented every step of the way.
Oliver was thorough, strategic, and based on his experience, would often predict what those opposite would do next. We discussed options based on what I wanted to achieve. These options came with a recommended course of action, but ultimately it up to me to choose the direction. He fought hard for the best outcome.
Thanks to Oliver and his team’s expertise, we reached a resolution that protected my rights and ensured the best outcome for my family.
If you're looking for a knowledgeable, compassionate, and tenacious family lawyer, look no further than Oliver and his team at Doolan Wagner Family Lawyers. I’m truly grateful for all the support and guidance they provided me through this experience.
I cannot recommend Oliver and his team highly enough. During one of the most challenging periods of my life, Oliver and his team provided the expert legal guidance I needed.
As an unwilling participant husband navigating the complexities of family law, I felt respected, and most importantly, fiercely represented every step of the way.
Oliver was thorough, strategic, and based on his experience, would often predict what those opposite would do next. We discussed options based on what I wanted to achieve. These options came with a recommended course of action, but ultimately it up to me to choose the direction. He fought hard for the best outcome.
Thanks to Oliver and his team’s expertise, we reached a resolution that protected my rights and ensured the best outcome for my family.
If you're looking for a knowledgeable, compassionate, and tenacious family lawyer, look no further than Oliver and his team at Doolan Wagner Family Lawyers. I’m truly grateful for all the support and guidance they provided me through this experience.
Roberto Lozada
1 year ago
I retained Doolan Wagner during the most difficult chapter of my life: a complex parenting matter that stretched across four years. From the very first conversation, I felt heard, supported, and treated with both professionalism and care.
I'd like to give special thanks to Lisa Wagner, who was Principal at the time, for setting a tone of clarity, strength, and compassion that filtered through the whole team. Sara Arnold brought wisdom and precision to every step of the process, while Lucy Warhurst was a calm and steady presence throughout. And Anne Marie… even after years away, she still recognised my voice when I called. That alone speaks volumes about the care and continuity this firm offers.
While legal matters can be deeply challenging, having a team like Doolan Wagner in your corner makes all the difference. I’m grateful for the guidance they provided during a time of enormous uncertainty, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone navigating the complexities of Family Law.
I'd like to give special thanks to Lisa Wagner, who was Principal at the time, for setting a tone of clarity, strength, and compassion that filtered through the whole team. Sara Arnold brought wisdom and precision to every step of the process, while Lucy Warhurst was a calm and steady presence throughout. And Anne Marie… even after years away, she still recognised my voice when I called. That alone speaks volumes about the care and continuity this firm offers.
While legal matters can be deeply challenging, having a team like Doolan Wagner in your corner makes all the difference. I’m grateful for the guidance they provided during a time of enormous uncertainty, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone navigating the complexities of Family Law.
Tori Dyson
1 year ago
Emilia Turnbull from Doolan Wagner family lawyers was great in handling my financial settlement case. From our first meeting, she was professional, empathetic, and incredibly knowledgeable. She explained every step clearly, kept me informed throughout, and we managed to come to a fair agreement. Her support made a difficult time far less overwhelming. The client services manager Anne Marie was also very helpful and supportive.
Laura Philpin
1 year ago
Christine La Cava at Dolan Wagner Family Lawyers was incredible during my financial settlement. She was professional, compassionate, and gave clear, reassuring advice throughout. I also really appreciated the friendly and helpful support from Anne Marie. They made a stressful process much easier. Highly recommend!
Isabella Coratella
1 year ago
Doolan Wagner Family Lawyers have been fantastic in assisting with my matter. The team is organised, friendly, and highly professional. They communicated everything clearly and made the legal process easy to understand — even the complicated jargon. I felt supported throughout and would highly recommend their services.
Gra Dar
1 year ago
Doolan Wagner is an amazing family law service. I had wonderful experience in dealing with them regarding my family matter, my special thanks to Oliver and Patrick.
Amreena Saeed
1 year ago
Doolan wagner is an amazing family law service. I had wonderful experience in dealing with them regarding sole custody matter.
I lost hope but their team helped me and guided me in my worst time.
It is highly professional service along with great understanding of sensitivity of matter, and showing compassion to clients to overcome family law cases.
I highly recommend Doolan Wagner for simple to complex cases.
I got all of my orders approved, which was unimaginable for me.
Not a single order got rejected because of highly professional team.
Emilia is wonderful lawyer , she is so kind and professional.
I lost hope but their team helped me and guided me in my worst time.
It is highly professional service along with great understanding of sensitivity of matter, and showing compassion to clients to overcome family law cases.
I highly recommend Doolan Wagner for simple to complex cases.
I got all of my orders approved, which was unimaginable for me.
Not a single order got rejected because of highly professional team.
Emilia is wonderful lawyer , she is so kind and professional.
Anneliese Elizabeth
2 years ago
Great firm with friendly, qualified and dedicated staff.
Michael S
2 years ago
My family and I cannot thank Christine enough for the work she did on our custody case. Her advice and guidance helped us through the whole process and were able to see it come to an end with outstanding results. Very professional, knowledgeable and sympathetic. I would not hesitate to recommend Doolan Wagner Family Lawyers to anyone.
Patricia Hoste
2 years ago
Oliver Lacey, Doolan Wagner Family Lawyers’ Principal, was the best choice I could ever have made for a lawyer who would protect me and fight for a fair and equitable settlement for me in my family law matter.
It should have been a simple case, but it was complicated by endless delays and frivolous, unmerited opposition. Oliver stayed the course, standing by me, gently guiding, encouraging and supporting me when emotional exhaustion and intimidation threatened to overwhelm me.
Oliver is an expert in family law and his knowledge is formidable. He is a strategic thinker and a compelling advocate for family justice. He communicates promptly and clearly, patiently explaining every step in the legal process. None of my questions were too big or too small and he showed genuine care and concern throughout for my personal safety and wellbeing
I am deeply grateful to Oliver and his team, for their hard work, dedication and professionalism, making special mention of Patrick, Emilia, Anne Marie and Natalie. Thank you all.
I highly recommend Oliver Lacey and Doolan Wagner Family Lawyers to anyone who needs the best possible legal representation in matters of family law.
It should have been a simple case, but it was complicated by endless delays and frivolous, unmerited opposition. Oliver stayed the course, standing by me, gently guiding, encouraging and supporting me when emotional exhaustion and intimidation threatened to overwhelm me.
Oliver is an expert in family law and his knowledge is formidable. He is a strategic thinker and a compelling advocate for family justice. He communicates promptly and clearly, patiently explaining every step in the legal process. None of my questions were too big or too small and he showed genuine care and concern throughout for my personal safety and wellbeing
I am deeply grateful to Oliver and his team, for their hard work, dedication and professionalism, making special mention of Patrick, Emilia, Anne Marie and Natalie. Thank you all.
I highly recommend Oliver Lacey and Doolan Wagner Family Lawyers to anyone who needs the best possible legal representation in matters of family law.
Eden
2 years ago
Highly recommend Doolan wagner.
Personally want to thank my lawyer who has been with me for the past 8 months, Ollie.
She was very professional, very thorough, always listened and answered any questions i had and overall great to work with. Thank you Ollie for getting me through these past 8 months. Its been such a pleasure.
Personally want to thank my lawyer who has been with me for the past 8 months, Ollie.
She was very professional, very thorough, always listened and answered any questions i had and overall great to work with. Thank you Ollie for getting me through these past 8 months. Its been such a pleasure.
Gordon P
2 years ago
I came across Doolan Family Lawyers in my search for a family lawyer in the North Shore. Whilst my matter was comparatively straight forward I was thoroughly impressed by their utmost efficiency, comprehensive investigation and personal approach. I highly commend Stuart Colderick and his team. Thank you so much for helping to achieve a successful outcome.
Maria Galiatsos
2 years ago
Oliver fought tirelessly in my family law and family provision matters. It was an emotionally exhausting case with too many complexities, but with Oliver’s strategic thinking and bold advocacy helped me achieve a favourable outcome.
His knowledge of family law is outstanding.
Oliver was always prompt in communication, clear in explaining every step of the process and showed genuine care for my well being.
I am deeply grateful for all his hard work and dedication. I am also grateful to Lisa and her support team, who encouraged me to keep going when things felt overwhelming.
I highly recommend Oliver Lacey to anyone facing similar circumstances.
His knowledge of family law is outstanding.
Oliver was always prompt in communication, clear in explaining every step of the process and showed genuine care for my well being.
I am deeply grateful for all his hard work and dedication. I am also grateful to Lisa and her support team, who encouraged me to keep going when things felt overwhelming.
I highly recommend Oliver Lacey to anyone facing similar circumstances.
Sharon Selby
2 years ago
I highly recommend Doolan Wagner Family Lawyers to anyone seeking smart, efficient, and honest advice for family law matters. Thanks to the exceptional guidance of Lisa and Stuart, we were able to avoid court, navigating a challenging situation with confidence and clarity. Throughout the process, I felt genuinely supported by their commitment to securing the best possible outcome swiftly.
The entire team at Doolan Wagner was consistently friendly, kind, and understanding. Their support made a significant difference during a difficult time, and I am incredibly grateful for their expertise and compassion. Five stars all the way for their outstanding service and dedication!
The entire team at Doolan Wagner was consistently friendly, kind, and understanding. Their support made a significant difference during a difficult time, and I am incredibly grateful for their expertise and compassion. Five stars all the way for their outstanding service and dedication!
Catherine Lee
2 years ago
I can't thank Rachel at DW Law Firm enough for her outstanding support during a challenging time. From the moment I walked in for my initial consultation until now, Rachel's professionalism and empathy were truly remarkable.
Rachel not only provided me with expert legal advice but also showed genuine care and understanding for my situation. She listened to my concerns attentively and offered realistic guidance that helped me make informed decisions every step of the way.
What sets Rachel apart is her ability to balance professionalism with a compassionate approach. She made me feel heard and supported, easing the stress of the legal process and I couldn't have asked for a better advocate by my side.
To anyone in need of legal assistance, I wholeheartedly recommend Rachel and DW Law Firm. You'll not only find exceptional legal support but also a team that genuinely cares about your well-being.
Thank you once again and I really hope to continue with DW through the legal aid process.
Rachel not only provided me with expert legal advice but also showed genuine care and understanding for my situation. She listened to my concerns attentively and offered realistic guidance that helped me make informed decisions every step of the way.
What sets Rachel apart is her ability to balance professionalism with a compassionate approach. She made me feel heard and supported, easing the stress of the legal process and I couldn't have asked for a better advocate by my side.
To anyone in need of legal assistance, I wholeheartedly recommend Rachel and DW Law Firm. You'll not only find exceptional legal support but also a team that genuinely cares about your well-being.
Thank you once again and I really hope to continue with DW through the legal aid process.
