Meet the Team

Debra Barron - Principal

Debra Barron is a qualified Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand and was admitted in 2006. She is Principal of ClearStone Legal and primarily works in the following areas:

• Residential Property

• Estate Planning

• Trusts

• Relationship Property and Separation

• Commercial Property and Leases

• Disputes

Debra enjoys working with a wide variety of clients and whatever it is that they are dealing with in their life – a sale/purchase of land or business, a hardship or a transaction which is emotionally difficult. Where ever possible Debra will try and present more than one option.

Debra’s other qualifications include a Bachelor of Social Science and she is a qualified Legal Executive. A Te Atatū local, Debra relishes spending time with her young family and is a keen gardener.

Kristin Sumpter - Solicitor

Kristin Sumpter is a qualified Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand and was admitted in 2002.  She has accumulated a wealth of legal experience over the past 20 years and enjoys developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, focusing on the following areas:

• Trust administration

• Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney

• Estate administration

• Occupation Licences - Retirement Villages

Kristin divides her time between our Te Atatū Peninsula and Kumeu offices and outside of work enjoys catching up with family and friends, watching her son’s cricket games, coastal walks and reading a good book.

Tina White - Registered Legal Executive

Tina White has over 10 years’ experience in Legal Executive and secretarial roles and is passionate about conveyancing. She is based at the Kumeu office and primarily works in the following areas:

• Residential conveyancing

• Refinancing

• Subdivisions

As a Kumeu local, Tina can often be spotted out cycling with her husband and three children or training for multi-disciplinary sports events.

Sheree Porter - Legal Secretary

Sheree Porter is a highly experienced legal secretary who has worked for large law firms both in New Zealand and during her OE in London.  She works to support the team primarily in conveyancing and estate planning from our Kumeu office.  Sheree is a devoted mum to three gorgeous girls and in between working and raising her family, fills her time with jogging and baking.

Sharon Patten - Office Manager

Sharon Patten has over 25 years’ experience in office and facilities management across a range of different industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, FMCG, tourism, education and in both the private and public sectors.  She uses this extensive knowledge to improve processes behind the scenes that support the team to engage more efficiently with our clients.  With her bright and bubbly personality, she is often the first person clients will speak to on the phone, or see if they are coming into our Te Atatū office.  Outside of work, she is a mum to two teenagers and enjoys spending time with family and friends.