JOHN DRAKOS | DIRECTOR AND SOLICITOR
As the founder of JDS Lawyers, John Drakos has over 30 years' experience operating within the Queensland legal profession. John was admitted as a solicitor to the Supreme Court of Queensland in 1991 and as a solicitor to the High Court of Australia in 1992. John finds much fulfilment in empowering his clients with his broad experience across all areas of commercial, property, business law, estate planning and estate litigation, which allows him to apply a holistic approach to his clients’ legal issues.
John believes the best possible legal result is going to be achieved by providing legal advice with an understanding of how one area of the law affects and interacts with related areas of the law that play a part in the solution for the client.
John’s experience in the legal profession allows him to anticipate legal issues in advance, and to plan strategies to address issues that arise. John is renowned in the legal industry for his meticulous work ethic, and often is at his best working under very tight timeframes on both small and large scale transactions.
John is passionate about educating and empowering his clients throughout the legal process, so they can make better decisions.
DANIELLE O'MALLEY | SENIOR CONVEYANCING PARALEGAL
Having worked in the legal profession for over 18 years on the Sunshine Coast, Danielle is very well known and respected in the Sunshine Coast region. Danielle practices in all aspects of conveyancing including residential, commercial, business and even retirement villages. Danielle’s greatest strength is her high level of communication skills and attention to detail. Danielle takes great pride in keeping all parties engaged throughout the conveyancing process, as she believes that customer service is significantly important in the provision of legal services.
Danielle believes that conveyancing is an enjoyable side of law, as she is working with clients during an exciting period in their lives - buying or selling a property. Danielle loves to be a part of that with the client and to help facilitate that for them with the provision of strong and effective personal service.
MEAGAN VLAHOS | Associate
Meagan has worked in the legal profession for over 14 years in a range of roles. In her early days Meagan worked as an administrative assistant and paralegal. Meagan was admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland in September 2018. Meagan has had the benefit and experience of practicing in different areas of the law including banking and finance, personal injury and property law. Since 2016, Meagan has practiced exclusively in the area of Wills and Estates. Meagan has a passion for estate planning, estate administration and estate litigation matters.
Meagan can provide a range of advice to clients in matters involving
Estate planning (including complex Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney)
Superannuation
Estate administration
Estate litigation and QCAT matters
Meagan is very meticulous in her work, empathic, compassionate and exercises a high level of skill and care in her work. Meagan is a very valuable asset to JDS Lawyers who are very fortunate to have the benefit of her experience and knowledge.