Trust is high on the list of priorities when people are looking for a lawyer. But how can you trust someone if you don’t know them? At Aspiring Law, we pride ourselves on our friendly, approachable, ‘work hard, play hard’ team. We think you’ll like them too.

Since Janice Hughes and Mike Toepfer founded the practice in 2011, Aspiring Law has grown to become Wanaka’s leading legal practice with 19 lawyers and support staff. ‘Our team has a lot of different interests and areas of expertise but one thing they all have in common is a passion for providing practical and pragmatic legal advice without the waffle.’

What better way to get to know someone, than to ask them a few questions… Here’s what we asked Mike:

Where did you grow up: I was born in Chicago and settled in Auckland when I was 10.  

What’s the best piece of legal advice you can share: Avoid problems by getting legal advice early.

What do you do when you’re not working: I love the great outdoors and enjoy biking, rowing, skiing, diving and travelling. 

What’s your favourite spot in Wanaka/Lakes District: Just about everywhere, but being anywhere on the lake is special.

Tell us something most people don’t know about you: I served three years as the Honorary Swedish Consul for Auckland and the upper North Island.

Property law, business and commercial law, wills and trusts, and international clients are some of the areas Mike specialises in. Give him a call on 03 443 0900.