Our Legal Executives
Providing trusted legal advice for more than 130 years.
Gerald Best
JP, BBS
Phone Direct: 06 835-9360
Email: gerald@cardow.co.nz
Gerald is a Registered Legal Executive who has more than 20 years’ experience in:
- Estate Administration
- Wills
- Enduring Powers of Attorney
- Trusts
Gerald is a Justice of the Peace and has lived in Hawke’s Bay since 1980. He is also Treasurer for Riding for the Disabled Napier Group.
Secretary: Lynette Jenks & Pepe Milne-Rodrigues
Frances Bryan
Phone Direct: 06 835-9361
Email: frances@cardow.co.nz
Born and raised in Hawke’s Bay, Frances is a true local. After living overseas for 7 years she decided to return to Hawke’s Bay to raise her family. She joined Carlile Dowling in 2017 and has been working largely with the Property and Commercial team, firstly as a Legal Secretary and then moving into the role of Conveyancing Assistant.
Frances enjoys making the most of everything that the Hawke’s Bay lifestyle offers, including going to winery concerts, the great outdoors & spending time with her family.
Specialist practice areas:
- Conveyancing of Property Sales and Purchases
- Enduring Powers of Attorney