About Us
The Sterling Standard
Sterling Legal was created with a single goal in mind: a law firm that gave our community premium care, expertise and access to legal protection — particularly the vulnerable and the oppressed.
Over 23 years on and we are living this reality. As a law firm with offices throughout Sydney, we are committed to serving clients across our entire community.
Although we service clients across Australia (particularly Melbourne, Canberra and Brisbane), we maintain our grassroots connection to the community every day through our onlline presence, member associations, outspoken advocacy on domestic violence and Family matters, and with free legal advice to those in need.
Your family, our priority
We are a family-run law firm, dedicated to helping you protect what matters most.
Our Partners are widely known for being vocal advocates for the community. Lamia Daher is a constant and outspoken voice for domestic violence victims and child protection.
Lamia gives free legal advice through her social channels to educate and empower her community on the rights of mothers, fathers, spouses and children under Australian Family law.
Hear what Lamia has to say:
The Professionals
Tom Zreika, OAM
Managing Partner
Lamia Daher
Managing Partner
Ehab Elbaz
Associate Lawyer
Dayana Merkla
Lawyer
Irem Altundag
Lawyer
A law firm for
every walk of life
With deep roots in the community, Sterling Legal serves clients from a diverse range of backgrounds. Some of our standout cases include:
Representing celebrity divorces for members of the Financial Review Rich List.
Acting for Picasso’s daughter in a $300 million art sale (yes, really!).
Protecting hundreds of victims in domestic violence situations and child protection matters.
- Reclaiming hundreds of thousands of dollars in construction damages from negligent builders.
With specialists in Family Law, we pride ourselves on protecting our clients’ — no matter their background or circumstances.
We hold ourselves accountable to the Sterling Standard: delivering the best of the best service and fighting relentlessly for every client we represent.
“Never felt so supported”
Sterling Legal has earned a reputation for providing caring and professional service. We guarantee an experienced Partner will lead your matter, supported by a team of skilled solicitors – and never the other way around.
Our Partners bring expertise across a wide range of legal issues and are personally available to guide
your case. They deliver responsive, proactive and expert communication and service – the Sterling
Standard our clients have come to expect.
Let us provide the legal support you need to overcome your
matter and move past it with confidence.
The (most) Frequently Asked Questions:
We are a family-run law firm, dedicated to helping you protect what matters most.
Our Partners are widely known for being vocal advocates for the community. Lamia Daher is a constant and outspoken voice for domestic violence victims and child protection.
Lamia gives free legal advice through her social channels to educate and empower her community on the rights of mothers, fathers, spouses and children under Australian Family law.
Costs vary depending on the complexity of your case. We offer initial consultations and can provide estimates or fixed-fee options where possible. We can also provide you with handly and innovative options to assist you in making payments to us.
No, we are private solicitors but we can refer you to a legal aid panel solicitor. Talk to us - we might be able to assist you with our innovative payment options.
Yes. Lamia Daher is one of managing partners.
Yes of course. Talk to us - we might be able to assist you with our other innovative payment options.
Yes, we accept Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), USDT, XRP, Binance (BNB), Solana (Sol) and USDC. Talk to us today so that we can share our address with you.
Yes but conditions apply. Talk to us - we might be able to assist you with our innovative payment options.
We assist with a wide range of matters including divorce, parenting arrangements, property settlements, spousal maintenance, child support, binding financial agreements, and domestic violence matters - to name a few.
Yes. You must be separated for at least 12 months before applying for a divorce in Australia, although in some cases you can still live under the same roof during separation.
The court’s primary consideration is the best interests of the child, focusing on their safety and meaningful relationships with both parents. Courts consider several factors, including family violence, living arrangements, and the child’s needs.
Yes. De facto couples (including same-sex relationships) may be entitled to a property settlement if the relationship lasted at least two years or involved children or substantial contributions.
A parenting plan is an informal agreement, while parenting orders are legally binding decisions made or approved by the court. We advise that you seek formal parenting orders.
There’s no automatic 50/50 split. Property is divided based on each party’s contributions (financial and non-financial) and future needs, using a four-step process set by the court.
Not necessarily. Many matters can be resolved through mediation, negotiation, or collaborative law. Court is generally a last resort.
Relocation that affects the child’s relationship with the other parent usually requires consent or court approval. Relocating without permission can result in legal consequences.