Meet Our People Our vision is to provide legal services that ensure better lives and outcomes for our clients. Based in the Tauranga CBD, Jackson Reeves offer you a high level expertise and approachability. Clients are the primary focus at Jackson Reeves.

We have one partner overseeing a senior solicitor and 3 legal executives. Our close knit structure supports and ensures the continued delivery of the highest levels of service to our clients.

At Jackson Reeves you will find people who are professional both in the skills that they offer and the working relationships they foster, providing legal advice that is second to none.

MICHAEL DORSET - LLB / Partner

Direct line: 07 571 3826  |  Mobile: 021 662 866  |  EMAIL

mikejrlegal.nz

Mike graduated from Otago University in 1988. He travelled overseas before returning to New Zealand and joining Jackson Reeves in 1990.  

Areas of practice:

• Trusts and Asset Protection
• Estates
• Wills
• Enduring Powers of Attorney
• Property – Residential and Commercial
• Business and Commercial Law
• Employment Law
• Relationship Property
• Subdivisions

Posts:

Former VP Tauranga Basketball Association
Former Chairman BOP Rugby Union Judicial Committee

Interests:

Mike enjoys all aspects of our beautiful coastline and tries to spend his spare time on the beach or in the water during summer. Mike is an avid but only occasional fisherman. He also enjoys good food, a good book, or watching sport (including his kids early Saturday sports during winter).   

JUSTIN ARNOLD - LLB / Solicitor

Direct line: 07 571 3821  |  EMAIL

justinjrlegal.nz

After a number of years working in hospitality and real estate Justin completed his degree at the University of Waikato and joined Jackson Reeves as a solicitor in 2010.  

Areas of practice:

• Business and Commercial Law
• Property – Residential and Commercial
• Employment Law
• Relationship Property
• Trust and Asset Protection

Interests:

Justin loves spending his free time with his family often around the bbq or at the beach. He is always keen for a dive around one of the local reefs, or otherwise you might find him in the weekends cycling along one of the mountain bike trails.   

JACKIE ROSE - Registered Legal Executive

Direct line: 07 571 3829  |  EMAIL

jackiejrlegal.nz

Jackie completed her schooling in Taupo before travelling the world on her OE working in a variety of public relations jobs. In 1994 Jackie joined Jackson Reeves and qualified as a Legal Executive in 1999.  

Areas of practice:

• Estate Administration
• Wills
• Enduring Powers of Attorney
• Trusts and Asset Protection
• Property – Residential and Commercial
• Elder Law

Memberships:

Fellow NZILE
- Senior Registered Legal Executive
- Fellow Member of the NZ Law Society

Interests:

Jackie grew up with a farming background and later in a small town. Her interests include enjoying the outdoors, gardening, reading and spending quality time with family and friends.   

JOELLE STAESSENS - Registered Legal Executive

Direct line: 07 571 3822  |  EMAIL

joellejrlegal.nz

Joelle started work as a Legal Secretary in 2002, and qualified as a Legal Executive in 2010. She joined Jackson Reeves in 2007.  

Areas of practice:

• Property – Residential and Commercial
• Trusts and Asset Protection
• Subdivisions
• Wills
• Enduring Powers of Attorney

Memberships:

Associate NZILE
- Registered Legal Executive
- Associate Member of the NZ Law Society

Interests:

Family and friends play an important part in Joelle’s life together with planning house renovations and fishing with her partner.    

STEWART CLAPHAM - Trust Accountant / Office Manager

Direct line: 07 571 3824  |  EMAIL

stujrlegal.nz

Stu was born and raised in the small previously bustling Manawatu township of Halcombe. Attended Halcombe Primary School, then went to Fielding Agricultural High School before commencing a career in banking spanning almost 4 decades.  

After achieving all his personal goals in banking he decided it was time for a career change and left the banking industry in November 2008. Stu joined Jackson Reeves in 2009 and manages the administration and day to day operations of the partnership.

Interests

Outside of work, Stu enjoys hitting a little white ball around the golf course.  

Useful Links

NZ Law Limited
Companies Office
Ministry of Economic Developments

 

Inland Revenue Department
Tauranga City Council
Environment BOP

 

Western Bay of Plenty District Council
Department of Labour
Consumer NZ

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