Meet our team
DK Legal, where our team is dedicated to providing expert legal guidance for rural communities.
Office: 06 876 3553
Emma Dawson
Director
Qualifications
Bachelor of Laws – Otago University
Main Areas of Expertise
- Property Law
- Rural Law
- Company and Commercial
- Trusts and Asset Protection, Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney
- Maori Legal Issues
Biography
Emma was born and bred in Dannevirke on a dairy farm. Emma then moved to Otago University, graduating with a Bachelor of Law in 2002.
Emma’s legal career began in Dannevirke before moving north to practice in an established Hastings law firm. Emma became a Partner of the firm in 2007 and remained there until 2016 when DK Legal Limited was formed. Emma and her family are familiar faces in Hawkes Bay.
Emma’s niche is providing sensible and practical solutions to legal problems. She understand client’s needs and requirements and guides her clients with sound legal advice. Emma’s rural, commercial and property know how is second to none.
Office: 06 876 3553
Nicola Crawford
Director
Qualifications
Bachelor of Laws – Auckland University of Technology
Master of Laws (Applied Law) – The College of Law
Bachelor of Business – Auckland University Technology
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice
Main Practice Areas
- Property Law
- Trust and Asset Protection, Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney
- Company and Commercial
Nicola was born and raised in South Auckland. She attended AUT University graduating with a Bachelor of Business (majoring in management) in 2017 and a Bachelor of Laws in 2018. Nicola worked throughout her time at AUT for Housing New Zealand in the Procurement team. She became well known for her ability to build relationships both within HNZ and with outside parties through establishing genuine trust. Nicola then joined DK Legal Limited at the beginning of November 2018.
Nicola left HNZ to pursue her love of law and ended up working for David Rice & Associates before joining a very busy criminal law practice based in South Auckland. A wish to settle down outside of Auckland and build her family life led Nicola to the Hawke’s Bay.
Outside of work, Nicola is a long suffering One New Zealand Warriors believer and die-hard Maroons supporter. She is also a member of the Taradale Rugby and Sport Club Board of Management.
