Mike Tolhurst LLB (Auck)

Mike completed an LLB at Auckland University from 1979-1983 and left the Police in 1984 to pursue a legal career with Langley Twigg in Napier, Simpson Grierson in Auckland and then on his own account from 1990.
Mike is married to Marie, has five children and enjoys masters rowing, gardening,  and  following his children’s sporting activities in his spare time.

Mike’s legal expertise is in property, estates, debt collection, employment and family law. He appears in the District and High Courts on a regular basis.


Marie Tolhurst (Devoy)LLB (Hons) (Auck)

Marie completed her law degree at Auckland University in 1983 and was employed by Kendall Sturm and Strong before starting a family in 1985.
Marie has worked at Citylaw since 1994 and is married to Mike.
Marie counts among her many pastimes, cross-country running, masters rowing, indoor netball, soccer and gardening.  Marie is also an avid follower of her children’s sporting activities.  

Belinda Shanley

Belinda worked for Citylaw for several years from 1996 - 2001. She then returned in 2005.

Belinda is our trust accountant.

Belinda enjoys skiing, motor-sport and spending time with her family. 

Jo-anne Hutchinson

Jo has worked for Citylaw since 2007.

Jo assists Mike with the drafting of legal documentation pursuant to debt collection clients. 

Jo enjoys running, skiing, and reading. She is an avid follower of her two girls sporting endeavours and she is coach of one of their netball teams.