Erika Barr

Senior Lawyer

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erika.barr@gqlaw.nz
(06) 768 3851
027 309 6184
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About

Erika is a senior lawyer in the GQ Family Law team. Erika specialises in all things family law, including care of children, family violence, guardianship, paternity and relationship property matters.

Erika is a strong advocate in Court and is a lead legal aid provider. She has extensive experience in both the Family and Mental Health Court. Erika is passionate and dedicated to tailoring her services to reach a positive outcome for her clients. In the past she has had a strong working relationship with Womans Refuge, Tu Tuki, and the Tu Tama Wahine Organisation.

Born and bred in Taranaki, Erika has a love for the outdoors, in particular hiking and running. If she’s not out exploring the nature of Taranaki, you can find her spending time with family, sharing a coffee with friends or enjoying her partners delicious cooking while watching an episode of Suits.

Erika's specialty areas

Relationship Property

Care of Children

Family Violence

"Erika and the team at GQ are just amazing. I can only talk of Erika in the highest standard. She is the best family lawyer in Taranaki. Thanks again Erika for all your hard work and the great result."

Grant Dawson

"Erika was assigned to my case and stood by me through the whole process. Communication with her was incredible. I knew exactly what was happening and what to expect. Erika achieved an amazing outcome for me which is going to see me move forward in my life. I can't thank her enough for guiding and supporting me through my difficult situation which has made me a stronger and more resilient person.
Thank you Erika and Govett Quilliam!"

Andrea Bellamy

"I had the great pleasure of being represented by Erika Barr from Govett Quilliam in New Plymouth, Erika is an amazing laywer, her communication and understanding during a difficult period was nothing short of amazing. I highly recommended Govett Quilliam and Erika 10/10."

Dan Stevens

"Erika Barr is an amazing lawyer and I was very, very fortunate to have her as my lawyer. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking me on. I appreciate you!"

Sara Lowry

"Between mid-2023 and now I have felt supported by Erika and the entire team. I was kept informed at each step in the process and was told what I needed to do in order to move matters forward. Erika helped me reach the outcome I was looking for."

Paul Gibson

Get in touch with
Erika

erika.barr@gqlaw.nz