Joshua Kershaw

Joshua Kershaw is an Associate in the Family Law team at Conditsis Lawyers. He was admitted as a lawyer to the Supreme Court of New South Wales in February 2024.

Based primarily in the firm’s Newcastle office, he provides practical family law guidance to clients navigating complex personal and legal challenges.

Experience and Expertise in Family Law

Prior to joining the Family Law team at Conditsis Lawyers, Joshua built a diverse legal foundation working as a Law Clerk and Paralegal across multiple practice areas, including legal research, Property Law, Wills & Estates, Personal Injury Law, and Family Law. His experience covers key family law matters, including:

Parenting Arrangements & Disputes: Assisting parents to navigate parenting plans, custody arrangements, and child-focused resolutions.

Property & Asset Settlements: Advising clients on the division of property, financial allocations, and marital asset pools.

Inclusive Family Representation: Providing tailored guidance for families of all structures, with dedicated expertise in supporting LGBTQIA+ and gender-diverse families.

Divorce & Separation: Assisting individuals through legal separation pathways and formal divorce applications.

Professional Reputation & Leadership

Joshua is recognised for his thorough research capabilities and multi-disciplinary background across business and property law.

Working alongside senior practitioners within Conditsis Lawyers, he contributes to a highly structured family law practice group that supports clients across the Central Coast, Newcastle, and Hunter region.

Awards & Recognition

Academic Achievement: Joshua graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) alongside his business degree from the University of Newcastle.

Multi-Award-Winning Practice: As a lawyer at Conditsis Lawyers, Joshua is part of a practice recognized nationally and regionally, including honors such as Lawyers Weekly Regional/Suburban Law Firm of the Year.

Legal Approach & Philosophy

Solution-Oriented: Joshua places a strong focus on practical, constructive solutions that minimise conflict and assist clients through difficult life transitions.

Open Communication & Transparency: He prioritises transparent communication, ensuring clients are kept fully informed of their legal standing, options, and obligations at every stage.

Collaborative & Inclusive: Joshua values genuine collaboration with his clients and is passionate about ensuring families of all compositions—including LGBTQIA+ and gender-diverse families—achieve respectful, tailored outcomes.

Reviews, What Past Clients & Peers Say

Clients and colleagues appreciate Joshua for his approachable nature, strong work ethic, and clear communication style.

Feedback emphasises his empathetic handling of sensitive issues and his commitment to ensuring clients feel supported, respected, and clear about their options during challenging times.

Why Connect with Joshua Kershaw?

Inclusive & Diversity-Focused Support: He offers specialised, welcoming advice for non-traditional, LGBTQIA+, and gender-diverse family units.

Broad Legal Foundation: His background across property law, commercial principles, and estate planning brings a well-rounded perspective to financial and parenting disputes.

Access to Flexible Funding: Clients working with Joshua can access Conditsis Lawyers’ payment solutions, including options such as deferred legal funding via JustFund for eligible matters.