Anneka joined Stacks Law Firm in Tamworth in 2013 and is now the director of the firm. She is an Accredited Specialist in Commercial Litigation by the Law Society of NSW, reflecting her years of dedication and a deep passion for excellence in the law.
Anneka’s main areas of practice are family law and commercial litigation. She also oversees wills, probate and conveyancing in the firm.
With her general litigation matters, Anneka works with clients who have a complaint and wish to have their complaint or dispute resolved. She uses her negotiation and communication skills to ensure that clients are clear about possible outcomes, resulting in more amicable and cost-effective results for all parties.
Anneka has assisted clients with damages disputes in a range of jurisdictions, including the property division of the Supreme Court, the Probate division, the District Court, the NCAT, as well as generally in the Local Court, Supreme Court and Federal Court.
Anneka is experienced in managing complex litigation defences, cross claims and interlocutory applications and motions.
As a realist and a people person, Anneka is able to see the real-life practicality of her clients’ legal problems. She establishes a great rapport with her clients, communicating in a friendly and compassionate manner and ensuring they have a good understanding of the legal process.
Anneka has studied extensively to deepen her knowledge of her practice areas. She holds a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) from the University of New England, a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the College of Law and a Master in Applied Law majoring in Commercial Litigation.
Anneka has attained Specialist Accreditation in Commercial Litigation by the Law Society of New South Wales. She has also completed the College of Law’s Legal Practice Management Course.
Anneka’s commitment to her clients, profession, community and studies have been recognised in recent years. In 2024 she won the NSW Law Society’s Member Award of “Rural and Regional Practitioner of the Year”.
A strong believer in contributing to her local community, Anneka ensures that her firm makes a contribution each year, sometimes twice a year, to the Westpac Wills Week, where lawyers donate their time to prepare wills for those who register and make a donation to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter.
Further, Anneka’s firm has an ongoing commitment to the Cancer Council in preparing wills, powers of attorney and enduring guardianship documents on a pro bono basis for those who are receiving cancer treatment and who meet a means test.
Anneka actively mentors the firm’s younger lawyers and law students, as well as work experience students from various local schools.
Having grown up in the coastal town of Nambucca Heads, Anneka is a beach person at heart, so it’s the one thing she misses in Tamworth. Outside of work, Anneka enjoys spending time with her family, in particular her young daughter.
