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Expert Family Law and Estate Planning Lawyers South Yarra
Experienced and understanding boutique practice focussed on all aspects of
Family Law and Wills and Estates
Family & Divorce Law
Wills & Estates
Property Conveyancing
Will Disputes
Animal Law
Probate
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Due to our boutique size, you will deal with the same experienced lawyers throughout your matter, reducing costs and increasing efficiency through continuity of service. We are centrally located in the heart of South Yarra. We have years of experience in Family Law and Wills and Estates. We aim to resolve disputed matters outside of Court, but we are experienced in running significant trials across all jurisdictions when necessary.
Matthies Lawyers draws upon many years of experience representing individual and business clients across all Australian jurisdictions. We provide personalised advice and service with the benefit of dealing with the same practitioners from start to finish. You will find us friendly and straightforward to deal with. We undertake to get to know you well at the start of your matter, and keep you regularly updated so that you are empowered. Matthies Lawyers will give you sensible, caring advice – we prefer to reach negotiated settlements outside of court where possible, but when matters are best served by the structure of court proceedings, we are well experienced to guide you through the process to get the best results for you, your family or business. We are ably assisted by our network of Legal Counsel and financial and parenting experts when required.
We are happy to speak to you about your options well before you are ready to take action.
Contact us for a confidential discussion about how Matthies Lawyers can assist you.
Our Lawyers
Our experienced team offers supportive and pragmatic counsel in all areas of Family Law and the related field of Wills and Estate Planning and claims for further and better provision. We also deal with Property Conveyancing and Animal Law.
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James Matthies
Family Law and Estate Planning
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Kate Scolyer
Family Law and Estate Planning
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