Allan Hogan

Principal

About Allan

As a qualified teacher, Allan studied Law in Wagga Wagga whilst teaching full time and gained his Law Degree through Macquarie University. In 2006 Allan became a partner in Dear and Loneragan and in 2008 the business became Dear Loneragan Hogan; with the firm now known as DLH Solicitors.  Under Allan's guidance and with offices in Rylstone and Mudgee; Allan’s client base reaches all sectors of the Mid Western Region of NSW. In 2020 Allan completed a Master Degree in Applied Law, majoring in Family Law and Dispute Resolution. With vast experience and an understanding of country life, Allan has built a Law Firm that provides an array of services. With generations of the same families entrusting their Legal welfare to DLH Solicitors.

Life outside law land

Allan lives with his family on their farm outside of Rylstone and enjoys all aspects of rural life.

Annie Hales Sievers

Senior Associate

About Annie

Annie commenced with DLH Solicitors in 2016 and  is our Senior Associate Family Law and Collaborative Solicitor. She was admitted as a Lawyer of the Supreme Court of NSW in July 2012 and admitted to the High Court in 2013.  Annie also qualified as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner in 2014 and is a trained collaborative practitioner. 

Annie's Law Journey

Prior to Law, Annie obtained a B.Ed. in PDHPE in 1987, and a Masters in Sport Science in 1995. From the early 1990’s until 2004 Annie worked as a Personal Trainer and owned Personal Training studios from 1997– 2004 before relocating from the Sydney beach suburbs she grew up in, to rural New South Wales. In her practice Annie believes her work is Human Law because “It’s people’s hearts, children, money, identity and futures that I am working with.” The process she pursues with her clients is to ensure a matter is completed as efficiently, and humanly as possible, so her clients can move on to their next life phase educated, aware and strong. Annie’s passion is to ensure people are treated fairly and families retain as much normality as possible, in what are acutely trying times. This is what makes Annie an extremely successful Lawyer. Annie's training as a Certified Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, and Collaborative Lawyer have given her skills that enhance Annie’s capabilities to resolve Family Law matters without going to Court. It is a win for clients if court can be avoided, in terms of cost, emotional wellbeing and maintaining good coparenting skills, if the reality of court proceedings is avoided.

Life outside Law land

Annie loves outdoor pursuits, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and returning to the beach to catch up with lifelong friends and family. Having nearly raised four children Annie now tries to focus on her own pursuits and life balance and hopes to undertake more travel in the near future.

John Loneragan

Consultant Solicitor

About John

John was admitted as a Solicitor in the early 1990’s and has practiced continuously since this time. John is primarily a property lawyer and conducts all aspect of conveyancing.

John initially undertook a Bachelor of Economics at Macquarie University. On completing his degree, he realised that his interest in Law was the career path he wished to follow. While working for L Rundle Solicitors in Sydney John studied and graduated with a Bachelor of Legal Studies.

In 1990 John returned to Mudgee and joined the firm then called Dear & Lonergan Solicitors. Initially John was employed as a Solicitor representing clients in Mudgee Local Court for Criminal and Family Law matters. During this time the reputation of Dear & Lonergan Solicitors flourished, and the Solicitors were soon representing clients throughout the Mid-Western Region. As the practice grew John embarked on expanding the domain of Conveyancing for the Firm.

John sold his Partnership share in 2006 to Allan Hogan and was retained as a Consultant Solicitor. He has retained many of his clients who have a long-standing relationship with the firm and continues to work in the field of conveyancing, in all aspects of residential, commercial and rural property. Johns’ professionalism and expertise on property law obtained over many years has seen him retain a long-term base of loyal clients throughout his working years.

Life outside Law land

Since stepping back from his full-time role with DLH Solicitors John has been able to spend time renovating his home, following his favourite sports team and now finds the time to fish with his children. John is also involved in many local projects and the Bligh Amateur Picnic Racing Club.