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1/24A Ranelagh Dr, Mount Eliza, Victoria 3930

Mornington Peninsula and Bayside clients

Malvern

49-51 Station Street Malvern VIC 3144

Melbourne inner east and citywide clients

Telephone or Online

1300 413 997

Discovery Calls are made over the telephone and all other consultations are available via a secure online video call.

All consultations available in person or by phone and secure video. Three ways to connect:

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Discovery Call

15 min

  • A short phone or video call to discuss your situation and whether we are the right fit. No charge, no obligation.
  • You are not yet sure whether you need a lawyer, or you want to ask a few questions before committing to a full consultation.

Initial Consultation

$550 incl. GST

90 min

  • A full one-on-one session covering your legal position, options, and recommended next steps. In person or online.
  • You are ready to understand your legal position clearly and leave with a practical action plan.

Pre-mediation conference

$880 incl. GST

90 min

  • Strategic preparation for mediation, including a written letter of advice. In person or online.
  • You have mediation coming up and want to walk in prepared, confident, and legally informed.

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