Graham started his legal career in 1984 as a law clerk and was admitted to the Law Society of NSW in 1990 He has since practised in most areas of law and has appeared in Federal Courts and State Courts both instructing Barristers and as a Solicitor Advocate. He holds many qualifications including Bachelor of Commerce (Merit), Diploma of Law and Diploma in Practical Legal Training (PLT).

Since 1997, Graham’s Lancaster Law practice has focused on Commercial Law and Insolvency, of which he is an Accredited Specialist in Commercial Litigation (Insolvency). He has also developed specialised knowledge and experience in Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution.

Graham was a Director and founding member of the Leadership Development Forum. He is a Life Member of the Association of Apex Clubs, was a former Board Member of the Specialist Accreditation Board of the Law Society of New South Wales for 12 years and is now President of The Illawarra Connection.

Graham has been a director of the Wollongong Hawks and is a former director, and Company Secretary of Basketball Illawarra.