Dominic is a third-generation Partner at Tonkin Drysdale Partners and has experience in a wide range of practice areas.

Dominic is well regarded for his ability to provide clear, practical advice and excellent support to clients consistent with their objectives.

Dominic acts in matters involving Estate Disputes, Employment Law, Commercial Law, Personal Injury Law, Environment and Planning Law, and other Civil Disputes. Dominic also undertakes Estate Planning, and Residential and Commercial Conveyancing services for his clients.

Dominic conducts matters in the NSW Court of Appeal, Supreme Court, Federal Court, District Court, Federal Circuit Court, Fair Work Commission, Workers Compensation Commission, Land and Environment Court, NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal and the Local Court.

Dominic’s grandfather Philip founded the firm in 1958 and his father Paul is a current Partner.

Away from the office, Dominic enjoys time with his partner Megan and their friends at the Coast’s great beaches, cafes and restaurants, or keenly supporting one of his many sporting interests. Dominic is a member of the Australian Lawyers Cricket Council and represented the successful Australian team at the 2019 Lawyers Cricket World Cup in New Zealand.

One of the most experienced litigators on the Central Coast, Darrell Pannowitz has been with Tonkin Drysdale Partners since 1988.

With 32 years’ experience as a solicitor and over 47 years’ experience in NSW Courts, Darrell provides expert, experienced advice and representation in all Federal and State Courts and Tribunals. He has particular expertise in will/estate disputes and personal injury.

Darrell also assists clients with estate planning, residential and commercial conveyancing, and commercial transactions.

In 2015, Darrell was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for service to the community of Umina. In 2017 he was honoured with the prestigious Peninsula Chamber of Commerce President’s Award.

Darrell lives with his wife Sharon at East Gosford. He is passionate about care for our elders and is an Honorary Director of Peninsula Village at Umina Beach, President of the Umina Beach Men’s Shed, and honorary solicitor to a number of clubs and charities on the Central Coast.