I have been engaged to a very narcissistic controlling man who I thought was my fairy-tale come true for almost 5 years and during this time have become very depressed, suffering from excessive anxiety, and feeling extremely trapped and scared for my life at times. I tried to leave 2 years ago and a lawyer I had visited several times to get help just did not understand what I was dealing with, so I gave up and became even more withdrawn and depressed.

Thankfully, I was referred to Karen and am so grateful to Karen, Jules, and the Summit Law Group team for fully understanding my situation and just being there ready for me. They are so caring and compassionate and there is no pressure at all, they are just there to fully support and help me leave when I am able to. I can now think much more clearly knowing this and can leave very informed and knowing they have my back. 

I highly recommend Karen, Jules, and the Summit Law Group team to handle your case and be there for you and make sure you are fully supported during this very difficult time.

I would like to thank Karen and everyone at Summit Law for their professionalism, excellent work, kindness and understanding at a time when things were stressful, difficult and anxious.

I can’t thank Karen at Summit Law enough. The service from Karen & staff at Summit Law is beyond exceptional. If you are looking for a team that will have your side, who will listen to what you have to say, especially to guide you along the way; then this is the team that you must go to.

Karen’s patience, knowledge, guidance and advice kept me calm and level-headed the whole way through.

There are no amount of words that I can write to explain how much of a wonderful person Karen is and I will forever be grateful for everything she did for me, this doesn’t just fall to having a great outcome, but all the steps that were taken in between.

Thank you, Karen, & Summit Law Group family, you are all amazing

I cannot recommend Summit Law Group enough. I am very foreign to this experience, and
to be honest I was very intimidated in the beginning and felt very alone, but the team at
Summit Law Group not only went out of their way for me in terms of professional practice,
but they also provided the emotional support that is needed in times of distress. The team
at summit Law Group are amazing at solving disputes. I also felt they were client focused to
bring the best outcome for me and communicated each step with me. Thank you so much
Summit Law Group.

When I had my initial consultation with karen I found her very caring and easy to talk to. She gave me transparent, informative advice. When we were going to court for my family law matter, she would explain things to me going into detail thoroughly, even when under pressure. She ensured that planning of my future needs was taken into account, thinking about all possible eventualities which would be settled more easily with foresight.

She is a Lawyer who is true to her word.

Her knowledge of law on my matter was next level, absolutely amazing. Karen is a genuine lawyer, and she had my best interests at heart every step of the way.

I would highly recommend Karen at Summit Law Group

Leaving my husband with my three children due to domestic Violence was one of the most stressful and worrying times of my life. We feared for our lives. 

I engaged in a lawyer but after 4 months realised this lawyer wasn’t suitable for my needs. I was referred to Karen through a friend, as my friend had gone through DV & Karen had won her case for her. My friend said “Call her, you won’t regret it”.

After talking to Karen my heart melted as I knew this was the person who would be able to help me moving forward. I felt Karen actually cared what I was going through. Karen is professional, informative, experienced, proactive, has attention to detail and shows empathy & compassion.

I know its early days as we are working on Parenting and Property matters, but I feel safe and secure knowing that Karen is here supporting me through the hardest battle of our lives.

All the staff are friendly and are committed in their work. I highly recommend Karen from Summit Law Group to help you with your case.

Karen and the team at Summit law group have been nothing short of amazing. Karen has supported me in a complex, and emotionally challenging parenting matter over a long period now. Her knowledge and expertise, as well as tireless hours that she has dedicated to my matter has ensured that the best outcomes have been achieved for my daughter.
Karen is firm in her approach, delivering an exceptionally high standard of work which is both consistently professional yet also caring. Summit Law Group fees are fair and reasonable given the time, effort, and knowledge that is dedicated to each client and their journey.

Karen has been helping me with my ongoing family law matters. She has been able to achieve successful results since I have retained her. I am confident in Karen’s capabilities and rely on her guidance as she is trustworthy. I would recommend Karen and her team to anyone who needs consistent reliable advice.

 I really feel you ladies have saved my life and I’m so thankful of your ongoing support. Karen has been so amazing in how she has kept my ex accountable, also the compassion of my disability has been unreal. It has made such a difference to my life.
I have always felt safe and supported . The emotional roller coaster I have been on over this period has been extremely hard on my wellbeing. The feeling of being lost, alone, scared for both me and my children, and the financial pressures.
Your team has always been available for me allowing me to share and vent my concerns. You have created not just a law firm, but a supportive space that is a safe bubble with no judgment just compassion, understanding and reassurance.
The holistic approach that your team uses is wonderful. The communication of keeping me up to date with an empathetic understanding from a humanistic perspective has made all the difference to my wellbeing. Your team always considered my disability and supported me through the barriers I faced through this process.

I want to say a special thank you to Jules and Karen for all the extra little things that were provided in addition to the legal representation.  Honestly, not only would I not have achieved this outcome without your support, I was able to move on with our lives and focus on supporting my children through this tough period of our lives.  I’m excited for my family’s future and I have your team to thank.

I originally retained Karen for a very complex domestic violence matter involving my children. I found Karen to be extremely honest, knowledgeable, realistic, professional and completely understanding of the legal and emotional aspects of my case. With Karen I was able to ensure that my children were safe from harm and placed into a nurturing environment. Karen is extremely good with case law and isn’t afraid to challenge opponents.
I have recommended Karen to close friends of mine for representation and would not hesitate to employ her services again in the future. May I thank you sincerely for all your efforts over the past 13 months.

I have found Karen to be very professional in the handling of my case. She and her team are also caring and compassionate in this extremely difficult situation. My case is not yet complete, but I am confident based on my experience to date that Karen will be able to gain a positive final outcome for myself and my children.

I would recommend Karen-Anne Cornell to anyone looking for an educated, thorough, hard-working and at the same time friendly and beautifully natured lawyer. I consider Karen as a lifeline when I was in a truly distressing time in my life.
Karen stepped in as my lawyer after I considered that my case was handled poorly by another. Karen went above and beyond … Due to my case being complex I needed someone who could think outside the box, have compassion and understanding with a never back down courtroom approach. Karen went toe to toe with opponents but remained professional and counteracting arguments with legal knowledge and facts. With thanks.

I came across Karen when she was duty lawyer at court for domestic violence matters. I’ve now been working with Karen for the past two years and she’s shown that she has a vast experience of knowledge across both domestic violence and family law matters. She is always going above and beyond the call of duty including after hours and weekend support to achieve the best outcome possible at every stage.

Karen’s expertise in family court law has provided me with the strength and support I needed at a time I needed it most. I cannot more highly recommend Karen Cornell for her practical and professional legal expertise.

When I initially engaged Karen Cornell as my lawyer, I was at the start of my separation journey. I had previously spoken to different lawyers for advice but had mostly resolved myself to attempting to finalise separation without legal representation. I was unsure if I had the financial means to go through a costly legal battle and unsure if it was worth attempting. I had received multiple warnings against family court litigation; that it was costly, time consuming and that lawyers in general, were more interested in running costs through the roof than obtaining resolution.

I told myself that my situation was not that bad. That whilst things were uneasy with my ex, it would be extremely difficult to pursue legally as my ex was very careful in harassing me.

Karen was the first lawyer I spoke to who looked at my situation, my evidence, and asked me if I wanted to pursue domestic violence orders as well as family court orders. Karen took the time to carefully explain my options, to give me clear guidelines on what outcomes I could expect and the estimated of costs for each. Karen has continued to do so, every step of the way along this journey.

Karen has provided a premium service, whilst endeavouring to keep my costs to a minimum. This has included providing flexible communication arrangements to avoid loss of time and income, upfront advice on all associated costs and the ability to pay in instalments when I was unable to pay large upfront fees.

Karen took me seriously, took my situation seriously. She has brought warmth to this experience I did not expect to receive. From providing me with practical advice on how to manage communications with my ex-partner, to encouraging me to live my best life.

I became acquainted with Karen in early 2020, this was a very stressful time in my life for two main reasons.

1. My marriage of 10 years had broken down and I was now a single parent of two children needing legal assistance for a property settlement.
2. My previous trusted and very capable family lawyer of 30 years had recently retired. I faced having to find a reputable representation nearly impossible.

Thankfully I was put in contact with Karen, while no separation settlements are pleasant, Karen’s help was priceless but affordable.

1. Empathetic & not patronizing.
2. Helped me have realistic expectations.
3. Always presented reasonable arguments for the directions that were offered.
4. Respected my decisions.
5. The settlement was reasonable and affordable – major court costs avoided!

I’ve been able to move on and start my life again with certainty. I will retain Karen’s services for life. Regards

Karen has been working on my Domestic Violence and Family Law Matters. Karen is organized, thorough and compassionate. She makes you feel heard and supported. I know she always has my back. I am so thankful to have found Karen.