As well as providing premium legal services, at Carson and Associates we pride ourselves on our commitment to the local community.
Graham Carson proudly supports a wide range of charities including:
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Carson & Associates are proud sponsors of the St Vincent De Paul Society. The difficulties we all encounter in our community can seem overwhelming, but together we can make a difference. If you are looking for a charity to donate to, we urge you to consider the St Vincent De Paul Society as your charity of choice.
Graham Carson has for over 15 years provided a whole range of community services designed to promote community spirit and well being. Graham Carson is a long standing and avid supporter of the Law Society Mock Trial Program operating in our local High Schools. Graham Carson is a well respected and sought after coach and magistrate within the mock trial program. Carson & Associates is a proud supporter of the NSW Law Society Mock Trial Program and the New York International Empire Mock Trial Competition. Justin Mataresse is the founder and president of the Empire Mock Trial Association and he has this to say regarding Graham Carson. Jannah Anderson from Central Coast Grammar School who was mentored by Graham Carson for the Mock Trail Competition reflected on the experience in the school newsletter saying:
“Solicitor, Graham Carson as magistrate really took us into the courtroom with extensive practical advice.I mostly learnt, through our magistrate’s helpful advice, about the manner in which cross examination should take place. I also got to be on the receiving end of it which was exciting.We would very much like to acknowledge the generosity and enthusiasm of our magistrate on the day, Graham Carson of Carson & Associates. The Mock Trial lasted an exhausting 4 hours. Throughout and after, Mr Carson offered valuable critique and encouragement to all active participants. His wealth of expertise and enthusiasm for the competition itself were very inspiring to our team.”
Graham Carson is proud to support future olympian Nicola McDermott. With Graham's support Nicola will be attending 2014 World Championships which will help her qualify for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio. Nicola is currently 3rd in Australia for High Jump with a personal best of 1.86m. Nicola has achieved this at the young age of 18 whilst also attending school where she is completing her HSC.
In addition to directing Carson & Associates, Graham Carson is helping to shape the leading minds of tomorrow at the Sydney University Business School.
Graham Carson is a member of the GoodLawyers Network, committed to providing superior legal services to the community.
Carson & Associates are proud sponsors of Stewart House children’s charities. Stewart house provides education services to children in NSW and the ACT. They operate from their purpose built school in the picturesque seaside town of Curl Curl. A beautiful and worthwhile cause operating from a beautiful beachside location. Carson & Associates extend our warmest wishes to the teachers, carers, staff and students of Stewart House and we look forward to our continued association with this worthy children’s charity. Keep up the great work. (https://www.stewarthouse.org.au/)
Graham Carson has also provided lecturing and education services through the Federal Government sponsored New Enterprise Incentive Scheme (NEIS) helping to train our future entrepreneurs to enable them to establish new local businesses.
As an enthusiastic educator, Graham Carson has provided legal training and education services through various NSW Tafe education centres. Graham Carson has participated in various speakers programs teaching young people and community groups about the law.
Graham Carson has also provided training and education services to the NSW Police force.
Graham Carson has also provided advice and lectures to various community and interest groups, helping to create a better community for us all.
Graham Carson has provided legal assistance to the less fortunate and vulnerable members of our community through the Women's Health Service, community legal centres and other community organisations.
Graham Carson's clients have expressed their thanks to Graham on many occasions. Amanda is one of Graham Carson's clients and had this to say about his support, professionalism and legal service.
“Your ability to empathise with the feelings of distress and vulnerability of your clients makes your service unique. I appreciate that you were able to deliver your advice while acknowledging my personal experience, and that you made yourself available through the process. Thank you for providing me with the confidence to make decisions and move on positively. Your service is second to none, going above and beyond of what I would normally expect from a legal service. Amanda.”
Nichole shared a similar sentiment when reflecting on her experiences with Graham Carson.
"I approached Graham when I was faced with some barriers negotiating parenting arrangements with my ex-partner. The heat had been turned up and I felt like I was being bullied by legal tactics. Graham gave me the confidence to stand my ground and made me fully aware of the powerful position which I held. Graham was very forthright and forceful with my ex-partner's Solicitors which really changed the state of play from engaging in scare tactics and bullying to trying to achieve a reasonable negotiated outcome. Graham provided very sound legal advice but I believe his real talent is that he extended himself beyond pure legal advice into exploring tactics to be able to achieve the outcomes which I was seeking. Nichole."
