A Melbourne Law Firm Built on Transparency and Respect
Attwood Marshall Lawyers are proud to have provided trusted and quality legal services throughout Melbourne and Victoria for over 75 years. It is our intent to help those who are faced with difficult legal challenges and to change their lives for the better.
As a specialist all service law firm, we have dedicated teams headed up by either a Partner or Senior Associate who practice exclusively in their legal field, providing you with peace of mind that your legal matter is in the right hands.
Let our lawyers guide you through your legal matter
We understand that in most cases when you are seeking advice from a lawyer or solicitor, it has come at a very difficult time in your life.
We are committed to delivering legal services you can trust and providing you with support throughout your entire matter. In everything we do, we do it with understanding, integrity, and responsibility.
We want to help you resolve your matter quickly and effectively so that you can move on with your life.
We have implemented innovative systems to ensure our processes are streamlined and that we can pursue excellence in our internal management system and service delivery.
Level 15, 28 Freshwater Place,
Southbank, Melbourne VIC 3006
Contact: 1800 621 071
Our Melbourne Law Firm’s Services
With specialist teams covering all areas of law, our legal services include:
We are dedicated to helping our clients
Being compassionate and understanding to our clients is just as important to us as providing practical legal services.
Our lawyers effectively communicate so that you know where your case is at every step of the way.
It is our goal to alleviate your stress as much as possible and to give you confidence that someone has got your back.
No matter the legal issue, we are ready to help you achieve your desired goal.
Let’s work together to find the best legal solution for you so that you can put this matter behind you.
Meet Our Partners
Each department is led by an experienced lawyer with a proven track record in their field, including accredited specialists with specialist knowledge recognised by professional bodies. Our team carefully assess each client’s case to understand their unique needs and to ensure the best possible outcomes can be achieved.
Legal Practice Director
Jeff is the Legal Practice Director and Managing Partner of the firm. He first joined Attwood Marshall Lawyers as an Articled Law Clerk in 1981. Jeff quickly excelled under the tutelage of founding partner Bob Marshall, becoming a partner in 1991 and later achieving dual accreditation as a specialist in personal injury law.
Jeff has served as the firm’s managing partner since 1998 and has also built-up significant expertise in litigation, Wills and Estates, commercial law, and equine law.
Charles heads up the Commercial Litigation team, with a particular focus on property disputes, building and construction disputes, business shareholder/director disputes, and various other litigious areas. His extensive portfolio ranges from handling multi-million-dollar claims in the Federal Court of Australia to providing invaluable assistance to family-owned companies and individuals.
Charles excels in alternative dispute resolution, recognising that only a small fraction of cases proceed to trial in Australia. His specialist accreditation from the Law Society of NSW underscores his proficiency in this highly competitive field.
Debbie is a Partner in the Wills and Estates and Aged Care teams. With more than 20 years’ experience in the field, she has built up extensive expertise and skills with a primary focus on estate administration and elder law matters.
As an Accredited Aged Care Professional with Aged Care Steps, Debbie heads up Attwood Marshall Lawyers’ Aged Care department and provides advice to clients regarding transitioning to aged care and retirement planning.
Lucy has worked exclusively in Wills and estate disputes since 2010. As head of the firm’s Estate Litigation team, Lucy specialises in family provision disputes and other litigious estate matters. She has also developed expertise in guardianship, financial management law and public trustee disputes.
She is a valuable member of professional association Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners (STEP) and her vast knowledge and steely determination instil confidence in clients who are aggrieved by a family member’s decisions upon their death.
Hayley has over 20 years’ experience in the legal industry and heads our Family Law department, acting for clients across matrimonial and de facto property disputes, financial agreements, parenting disputes, and divorce applications.
Through years of handling high-conflict family disputes with intricate property and financial issues, she has also developed a strong knowledge in complex estate planning. Hayley is a Member of the Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia and the Family Law Practitioners Association.
Supporting the Melbourne Community
At Attwood Marshall Lawyers, we feel a deep sense of social responsibility. We support various charities and clubs throughout Australia that align with our intent, which is to help people and change their lives for the better.
We are proud to partner with:
- The Salvation Army
- Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service
- The Special Children’s Christmas Parties
- Family of League Foundation
Find out more about the charities and clubs we sponsor and support by clicking here.
We always welcome the opportunity to partner with vital and well-deserving charities that help support our community.