APJ Law is founded on integrity, honesty, personal excellence, mutual respect and commitment to team work.

Our philosophy

APJ Law’s commitment to quality legal services is built on strength, independence, integrity and an enthusiasm for the law. Our ‘down to earth’ culture stems from the firm’s country origins and close ties to the communities in which we operate. Our proud history guide

We value an open and honest approach to all client service, ensuring the highest level of communication with clients and the APJ Law team.

Our history

  • Originally established in Glen Innes by TJ Kearney (from Inverell) in 1875. In 1894 Norman MacDonald was acquired by Colonel PP Abbott and was known as DW Abbott & Co for over 75 years until early 1970 when it became Abbott & Co.

  • In 1979, with the introduction of Peter Pardy the firm became known as Abbott Pardy & Co in 1979 and Abbott Pardy & Jenkins in 1982 with the introduction of Mac Jenkins.

  • In December 1999, the firm opened an office in Inverell taking over the practice of KA Brown & Associates. This was followed by the incorporation of Tilbury & Co in December 2000 and the Armidale office moved to larger premises in Faulkner Street.

  • In July 2005, a very old and well-regarded firm, Weaver Gentle & Harrison, was incorporated into Abbott Pardy & Jenkins. Peter Schultz the Principal of Weaver Gentle & Harrison joined the partnership.

  • In July 2008 the firm changed its name from Abbott Pardy & Jenkins to APJ Law.

  • Change has continued for the firm with the sale of the Inverell Branch and the Armidale office moving premises to Hanna's Arcade Armidale in November 2012.

  • In December 2012, a change of Partnership with Anne Pardy and Glen Ping Kee being admitted as Partners and Anthony Fox leaving the firm.

  • In October 2016, Sara Clark was admitted to the Partnership.

  • On 30 September 2021, Mac ceased his time as a Partner with APJ. After 3 additional years as a Consultant to the firm, Mac retired in 2024.

  • In 2023, the firm said goodbye to Peter who sadly passed away.

  • The firm has been servicing the region for over 140 years and has evolved into one of the biggest legal firms in the New England region with offices in Armidale and Glen Innes.

  • Energetic leadership of leading partners has driven the firm’s strong growth and success over the years. Industry expertise and commitment to clients has also ensured a high level of legal service is maintained.