History

The firm opened for business in 1886 when Mr. Edmondstone began his legal practice in chambers in High Street, Wodonga. Although we have moved location several times, the firm has been in continuous practice ever since.

Stewart Harris, a prominent figure in the Wodonga legal community, subsequently joined the firm, followed by Lou Lieberman, later a State and Federal Parliamentarian. In 1966 Lou merged his Wodonga practice with Stewart Harris's practice and the firm became Harris Lieberman & Co.

The merged practice shared the talents of Barrie Howard and David Iverson who had earlier worked with Stewart Harris and Lou Lieberman respectively, and who became partners in 1974.

Paul James came to the firm in 1979 and entered into partnership in 1981.

Lara Block and David Koschitzke were admitted as partners in 1998.

Many of our clients have grown with the firm. We have represented several generations of many families, particularly from the river valleys of North East Victoria.

In 2000 the firm opened an office in Albury, now on the corner of Olive and Smollett Street, Albury (the former Christian Brothers College Building).

In 2008 we moved our Wodonga office into the landmark Trotman Building at Level 3, 111-113 Hume Street Wodonga.

Over the past 120+ years, the firm has grown from a modest start to be our area's largest law firm. Today we have 2 partners and 18 staff, all committed to furthering our clients' interests, and those of our community.