Michael Wilson Shephard LL.B.(Syd.)
Property Law Accredited Specialist
Son of Henry Wilson Shephard, Michael joined the firm in 1972. Like his father, Michael attended the Kings School Parramatta, sitting for the Leaving Certificate in 1965 and gaining a Commonwealth Scholarship. He obtained his Bachelor of laws from Sydney University in 1971. Michael was admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales in 1973, becoming a partner in the firm in 1975.
Michael’s main interests now are in the commercial, property and financial fields although he also acts for our clients on conveyancing, wills, probate and business matters. In 1996 he was accredited by the Law Society of New South Wales as a ‘specialist’ in the law of Real Property.
Aside from his office commitments, Michael is an honorary Solicitor to many large and small clubs and associations. In 1986 he was appointed to the Board of Directors of Ability Options, a State and Federally funded company involved in the care of people with an intellectual disability and other disadvantaged people in New South Wales.
Michael is married to Josette, lives at Castle Hill and has three daughters.