Our People

Our team has the experience, versatility and dedication to help you get the results you need, when you need them.

Stephen Dunn
Director/Lawyer

Stephen founded Madisons Lawyers in 1993, with a view to helping people quickly and decisively resolve their legal challenges. With over 34 years’ experience in the industry, his areas of practice include insolvency and restructuring, dispute resolution and litigation. Taking a direct and strategic approach with all of his clients, Stephen enjoys providing practical, cost-effective solutions that help his clients move on from their legal challenges.

He is a member of the Law Institute of Victoria, ARITA, Manningham Business Network and is qualified as an Alternative Dispute Resolution Specialist. Stephen was admitted into legal practice in 1986 and, prior to founding Madisons, worked at firms including Madgwicks, Maddock Lonie and Chisholm and RP Baylor & Co.

Nicki Nicola
Legal Assistant

Nicki joined Madisons in 2016 as a Legal Assistant. She provides assistance to the broader team on a variety of matters, working closely alongside Stephen and Pauline. Nicki assists with legal documentation, case preparation and does general administration tasks to make sure operations are running smoothly.

Previous roles have seen her working as a sales team leader at Foxtel. Nicki’s friendly and helpful demeanour make her a vital part of the Madisons team.

Pauline Stonehouse
Office Manager and Paralegal

Pauline joined Madisons Lawyers in 2017 as the Office Manager. She manages the day-to day business operations, ensuring the firm is running smoothly and is the main contact for client account enquiries. Pauline brings a practical approach to the position and her attentiveness ensures the firm and its clients are always supported with clear and respectful communication, as well as practical account solutions.

Pauline holds a Master of Business (Human Resource Management) and has over 25 years’ experience in business management roles, the past 12 of which have been in small legal practices.

In 2023, Pauline completed her Certificate of Legal Administration (Paralegal), which enables her to provide a higher level of support to Stephen’s legal work.