Bryant McKinnon Lawyers

Bryant McKinnon Lawyers is a boutique family law firm based in Coffs Harbour, NSW. Founded in 2018, by Benjamin Bryant and Heather Mckinnon, the firm has grown alongside the evolving family law landscape, navigating court restructures, legislative reforms and changes to parenting frameworks while continuing to provide clarity and confidence to families in the local community and beyond.

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Keeping Pace with a Rapidly Changing Family Law System

Family law is constantly evolving, and for Bryant McKinnon, staying current is essential. With LEAP keeping precedents, procedures and reforms up to date, the firm can focus on delivering outcomes for clients rather than monitoring regulatory change.

Balance Sheet Plus: Transforming Financial Matters

One of the most impactful tools for the firm has been Balance Sheet Plus, which has fundamentally changed how financial matters are approached.

From modelling multiple settlement scenarios to drafting orders, Balance Sheet Plus enables faster, clearer decision‑making. It has also become a cornerstone of staff training.

"When I’m training new paralegals, I’m actually not bringing up the Court precedent. I’m taking them straight to Balance Sheet Plus."

The tool has also supported the team at Bryant McKinnon by streamlining disclosure preparation and helping staff identify gaps early in the process.

Smarter Drafting with LawY

LEAP’s AI-assisted tools have made a strong impression on the team, particularly LawY, which enables faster and more sophisticated legal research and drafting. By supporting tasks such as generating draft orders and refining legal language, LawY provides more adaptive and responsive assistance than traditional precedents alone, helping the firm achieve more efficient and considered drafting outcomes.

Matter AI: Instant Clarity Across the Firm

For both lawyers and support staff, Matter AI has become a one‑stop source of truth.

“Matter AI is fantastic, especially for support staff to get a sense of what is happening in the matter.”

Simple, conversational queries replace time‑consuming file reviews, making it easy to access critical information.

A True Practice Partner

As Bryant McKinnon Lawyers has grown, LEAP has scaled alongside it without losing the human touch.

“LEAP has gotten larger over the years as my firm has grown as well, but I can still pick up the phone and contact a human."

The continuity of support has remained consistent since day one.

Fit for Purpose, Built for the Future

LEAP is a central part of Bryant McKinnon Lawyers’ practice, supporting efficiency, accuracy and confidence in the delivery of family law services. As the firm continues to assist families across the Mid North Coast, LEAP remains integral to achieving strong outcomes and future-focused growth by providing reliable, best-in-class practice management support.

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