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Shanthi Anandarajah is the Director and Solicitor of James Papas Solicitors. As the owner of the firm, she is committed to upholding the values of trusted, practical, and community-focused legal service that have defined the practice for nearly 50 years. She is actively involved in all aspects of the firm's operations, providing strategic leadership while delivering personalised legal advice to individuals, families, and businesses across New South Wales.
Shanthi began her academic journey with an undergraduate degree in Economics before completing her Juris Doctor (JD) at RMIT University in Melbourne. She later completed a Master of Philosophy (MPhil), and holds accreditations as a registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP) through the Attorney-General's Department specifically for family law matters, and as an accredited mediator for general civil and commercial disputes.
Shanthi practises across a broad range of legal areas including Conveyancing and Property Law, Family Law, Wills and Estate Planning, Probate, Immigration Law, Business and Commercial matters, and Local Court proceedings. She is committed to providing clear, practical advice tailored to each client's individual circumstances.
Known for her compassionate and approachable manner, Shanthi takes the time to truly understand her clients' needs and works closely with them to achieve the best possible outcome. She conducts consultations in both English and Tamil, making her services accessible to the Tamil-speaking community across Parramatta and Western Sydney.
Qualifications & Accreditations
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Book a Consultation(02) 9633 3122How Shanthi can help you
Conveyancing & Property Law
- —Residential & commercial conveyancing
- —Off-the-plan purchases
- —Strata & community title
- —Property transfers
- —PEXA electronic settlements
Family Law
- —Separation & divorce
- —Property & financial settlements
- —Parenting arrangements
- —Binding Financial Agreements
- —De facto relationship matters
- —Consent orders
Wills & Estate Planning
- —Will preparation
- —Powers of Attorney
- —Enduring Guardianship
- —Estate planning advice
- —Home & hospital visits available
Probate & Administration
- —Grants of Probate
- —Letters of Administration
- —Estate distribution
- —Family provision claims
Immigration Law
- —Partner & family visas
- —Skilled migration
- —Visa refusal appeals (AAT)
- —Ministerial intervention
- —Citizenship applications
Business & Commercial
- —Small business contracts
- —Commercial & retail leasing
- —Business purchases & sales
- —Shareholder agreements
- —Debt recovery
Dispute Resolution
- —Family Dispute Resolution (FDRP)
- —Section 60I Certificate issuing
- —General civil mediation
- —Pre-court settlement facilitation
Local Court Matters
- —Civil litigation
- —Small claims matters
- —Debt recovery proceedings
- —Local Court appearances
Registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner
Shanthi is a registered FDRP through the Attorney-General's Department specifically for family law matters. Under the Family Law Act, separating parties are generally required to attempt Family Dispute Resolution before filing parenting or property applications in court. If agreement is reached, it can be formalised into Consent Orders. If not, Shanthi issues a Section 60I Certificate required by law to commence court proceedings.
Shanthi is also separately accredited as a mediator for all other civil and commercial disputes.
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