Stone Group Lawyers has expanded and opened in a new office in Hervey Bay this month, focused on supporting local families through some of the most important and challenging moments in their lives.
Rebekah Hemerik is leading the Pialba office. She is an Associate in the family law team at Stone Group Lawyers. She moved to Hervey Bay in early 2025 with her family after falling in love with town after a Christmas holiday visit.
Ms Hemerik has completed Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, as well as a Master of Applied Law (Family Law) and practised exclusively in the family law space.
“I am dedicated to supporting my clients through some of life’s most challenging transitions with clarity, compassion and practical guidance to reach outcomes that are both realistic and sustainable,” she said.
“I am excited to now be working with Stone Group Lawyers to bring specialist family law services, and offer my dedicated family law experience, to the Fraser Coast.
“This new office represents a long-term commitment to the Fraser Coast region from both myself and Stone Group Lawyers – a commitment to providing accessible specialist family law advice regardless of locality.
“Looking ahead, my goals are simple: to improve access to quality family law services locally; to support families in reaching workable, sustainable outcomes; to continue building trusted relationships within the community; and to provide a steady and reliable presence for those navigating change.
“Family law is not about winning or losing. It is about helping people move from one chapter of life to the next with dignity, clarity, and the right support behind them.”
Ms Hemerik said opening a family law dedicated office in Pialba was not simply about expanding an existing practice or capitalising on the growth in the region.
“It’s about deepening our connection to the community, strengthening the foundations of the region and providing support that the residents of our region need. It’s about the difference that we can make to people lives while they are potentially at their worst,” she said.
“Regional communities have unique strengths, but they can also face challenges when it comes to accessing specialised legal services. Our goal is to ensure that individuals and families across the Fraser Coast have access to experienced, reliable family law support without needing to look beyond their own region.”
Stone Group also has teams in Brisbane and on the Gold Coast.
“Community involvement is an important part of our commitment to supporting the region. Whether through local engagement, education, or collaboration with other professionals, I see this office as more than a place of business,” she said. “It is an opportunity to continue contributing meaningfully to the wellbeing of the region.”
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