Trusted Lawyers in Earlwood Since 1969
For over 50 years, Lane & O’Rourke has provided expert legal services in Wills & Estates and Conveyancing. As a boutique firm, we offer personalised, efficient, and reliable solutions tailored to your needs.
Understanding that legal matters often arise during life’s most challenging moments, we prioritise compassion, clarity, and support. Our goal is to make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible, giving you confidence at every step.
Our Team
Where To Find Us
Office Address
Level 1, 8-10 Clarke Street, Earlwood NSW 2206
Mon - Fri 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Our Memberships
Brian Lane
Brian is the senior director at Lane & O’Rourke and has been practicing as a solicitor in New South Wales for over 60 years and has been a Law Society Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates for 30 years.
After decades of service to the Earlwood community, Brian has amassed a wealth of knowledge of the law in all matters concerning Wills and Estates including estate planning, estate administration, complex Probate applications, complex intestacy matters, family provision litigation and many kinds of estate disputes.
Brian imparts calm and confidence on to all of his clients with his expert approach to all matters.
Emily Lane
Emily is the managing director at Lane & O’Rourke and has been working with the firm since 2010. She is highly experienced in the area of Wills and Estates and enjoys working in estate matters of all kinds.
Her priority in every matter is ensuring clients feel informed and supported from the outset.
Acting in dozens of Probate applications each year, Emily is very familiar with Probate practice and procedure, complex applications, estate administration and the handling of various kinds of estate disputes.
Emily has a particular interest in estate litigation and elder law, having acted in numerous contested matters including complex family provision claims (both for claimants and the estate), will contests, informal will applications, proceedings concerning equitable estoppel, trust claims and applications for the forced sale of real estate, as well as applications concerning potential elder abuse.
Kate Waples
Kate Waples has been a member of the Lane & O’Rourke team since 1981. In 2000, Kate became a Licensed Conveyancer and has since then become an expert in the field of conveyancing.
Kate’s dedication to all matters was acknowledged in 2015 when she received the Australian Institute of Conveyancing CEO Award for recognition of dedicated employees.
She provides a professional and experienced service for all of our conveyancing clients.