Members Directory
Area of Practice:
Family Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions
Qualifications:
LLB/LP (Hons); B.I.B.
Date of Admission:
10 Feb 2003
About:
Practice details
Chris practices exclusively in Family Law and related jurisdictions.
Chris has a Master of Laws from Flinders University in South Australia and is a previous Lawbook Company Prize winner.
Area of Practice:
Appellate
Family Law
Family Law
Qualifications:
BA LLB (Monash), MBA (Melbourne)
Date of Admission:
03 Sep 1984
About:
Commencing in 1985, Bruno was the principal of Bruno Kiernan and Associates and then senior partner of Kiernan Bryant & Bourke.
TEL: +61 3 9225 6444
Area of Practice:
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Family Law
Family Law
Qualifications:
LLB, BA
Date of Admission:
13 Mar 2007
About:
Andrew specialises in Family Law and has worked almost exclusively in this field since signing the bar roll in 2008.
Area of Practice:
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Family Law
Family Law
Qualifications:
LLB(Hons), LLM
Date of Admission:
11 Apr 1994
About:
Belle Lane has worked in family law since her admission to legal practice. Belle has worked as a barrister at the Victorian and Western Australian Bars and also as a solicitor in both Victoria, Western Australia and the Northern Territory.
TEL: +61 3 9225 7333
Area of Practice:
Criminal Law
Family Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Family Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Qualifications:
BA (Hons), LLB
Date of Admission:
17 Feb 2009
TEL: +61 3 9225 7888
FAX: 9600 0320
Area of Practice:
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Family Law
Family Law
Qualifications:
LL.B, GDLP
Date of Admission:
11 Aug 2009
About:
Background
Chris completed his Bachelor of Laws at Monash University in 2009 and prior to being called to the Bar worked at Victoria Legal Aid. He was extensively involved with the Family Law Assistance Program and the Monash Oakleigh Legal Service whilst studying.
TEL: +61 3 9225 6444
FAX: 9225 6464
Area of Practice:
Appellate
Criminal Law
Family Law
International Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Criminal Law
Family Law
International Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
Qualifications:
BA LLB SJD
Date of Admission:
14 Aug 2007
About:
Robin accepts briefs to appear or provide written advice in matters relating to family law (including child support), administrative law and criminal law.
TEL: +61 3 9225 7666
Area of Practice:
Family Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Public Law & Administrative Law
Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions
Industrial Relations Law & Employment Law
Equity & Trusts
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Public Law & Administrative Law
Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions
Industrial Relations Law & Employment Law
Equity & Trusts
Qualifications:
BA, LLB (Hons), LittB, MA, PhD, DipEd, GradDipEdAdmin, GradCertArb, FTCL, LSDA, MIAMA. Honours Thesis: (1996: Monash University) The Presumption of Doli Incapax: Is it outmoded or forgotten in the Victorian juvenile justice system?
Date of Admission:
25 Feb 2002
About:
Dr O'Brien was called to the Bar in 2010. She has worked primarily in the following areas: Family Law - Parenting Orders and Property; Children's Law (Family matters); Wills and Probate; Family Provision; Trusts; Family Violence; Intervention Orders; Victims of Crime; Employment disputes.
TEL: +61 3 9225 8825
Area of Practice:
Criminal Law
Family Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Family Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Qualifications:
BA LLB (Hons)
Date of Admission:
06 Nov 2002
About:
Kerry has extensive experience working in Criminal Law, Family Law and the Children’s Court.
TEL: +61 3 9225 7777
FAX: 9600 0320
Area of Practice:
Family Law
Qualifications:
B.Ed. LLB. LLM
Date of Admission:
15 Nov 2005
About:
Jennifer Howe practices exclusively in family law and related jurisdictions, including family violence.
Area of Practice:
Family Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Date of Admission:
14 Nov 2006
Area of Practice:
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Commercial Law
Criminal Law
Equity & Trusts
Family Law
Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions
Appellate
Commercial Law
Criminal Law
Equity & Trusts
Family Law
Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions
Qualifications:
LL.B; B.EC
Date of Admission:
01 Aug 1978
About:
Since joining the Bar in 2010 Vince has become an established senior advocate in criminal matters conducting trials and appeals and now holding an Indictable Crime Certificate issued by the Victorian Bar.
Vince is also a member of VLA’s preferred barrister list.
Area of Practice:
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Criminal Law
Family Law
Appellate
Criminal Law
Family Law
Qualifications:
BA, LLB(Hons)
Date of Admission:
11 Aug 2009
About:
Pat Karnis was admitted to practice in August 2009 and signed the Bar Roll in November 2010. Prior to that she was a business owner for 15 years. In September 2009 she took up a position as a solicitor with a boutique family law firm.
TEL: +61 3 9225 7587
FAX: 9600 0320
Area of Practice:
Commercial Law
Equity & Trusts
Family Law
Equity & Trusts
Family Law
Qualifications:
BA; LLB (Hons)
Date of Admission:
07 Apr 1999
About:
Amanda has extensive experience in family law, equity and commercial law. She regularly appears in both the Federal Circuit Court and the Family Court of Australia, on circuit and interstate.
TEL: +61 3 9225 7888
FAX: 9600 0320
Area of Practice:
Family Law
Appellate
Equity & Trusts
Appellate
Equity & Trusts
Qualifications:
BaLLB (Hons)
Date of Admission:
14 Sep 2002
About:
Jeff practises exclusively in Family Law and its associated jurisdictions.
Largely Jeff’s practise is based in the Federal Circuit Court and Family Court of Australia appearing in interim and final hearings for parenting disputes and proceedings for adjustment of property interests.
TEL: +61 3 9225 7508
FAX: 9225 7907
Area of Practice:
Criminal Law
Commercial Law
Family Law
Common Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
International Law
Industrial Relations Law & Employment Law
Equity & Trusts
Commercial Law
Family Law
Common Law
Public Law & Administrative Law
International Law
Industrial Relations Law & Employment Law
Equity & Trusts
Qualifications:
LL.M; LL.B; B.A, [Juris.]
Date of Admission:
22 Jul 1998
About:
Advocacy forms the basis of Marian's practice and she has appeared in courts in Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia and Tasmania.
TEL: +61 3 9225 7333
FAX: 9600 0320
Area of Practice:
Criminal Law
Family Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Family Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Qualifications:
LLB; BA.
Date of Admission:
10 Feb 2003
About:
Victoria is an experienced advocate admitted to practice law in 2003 and signed the roll of counsel in May 2011. She appears in all courts exercising the jurisdiction of the Family Law Act (Vic) 1975 and Commonwealth and state criminal laws.
Area of Practice:
Family Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Qualifications:
BA, LLB, LLM
Date of Admission:
23 Feb 2004
About:
I signed the bar roll in May 2011 and read with Dan Sweeney. I practice exclusively in family law matters and have a growing trial practice in both the Federal Circuit Court and the Family Court.
Area of Practice:
Criminal Law
Family Law
Family Law
Qualifications:
LLM
Date of Admission:
16 Dec 2009
About:
Before coming to the Bar, Justin worked at James Dowsely & Associates where he gained experience in the preparation of and advocacy in criminal matters, including murder and terrorism.
Area of Practice:
Criminal Law
Family Law
Family Law
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Laws; BA Hons
Date of Admission:
26 Apr 2005
About:
Nick’s practice is primarily in the criminal area, particularly in the Magistrates and County Courts.
TEL: +61 3 9225 7777
FAX: 9225 8480
Area of Practice:
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Equity & Trusts
Family Law
Equity & Trusts
Family Law
Qualifications:
BEc/LLB
Date of Admission:
02 Dec 1985
About:
Jim Mellas was admitted to practice in 1985 and has been in legal practice for over 32 years. Prior to signing the Bar Roll Jim was a Partner of McKean Park Lawyers and head of their Family Law department.
TEL: +61 3 9225 6444
Area of Practice:
Family Law
Date of Admission:
01 Dec 1982
TEL: + 61 3 9988 1855
FAX: + 61 3 9225 6464
Area of Practice:
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Appellate
Commercial Law
Family Law
Appellate
Commercial Law
Family Law
Qualifications:
B.A. (Dist.) LL.B.(Hons.) SJD
Date of Admission:
15 Apr 2008
About:
Daniel practises in Family Law with a particular focus on property, matrimonial finance and high-value financial relief cases. He has significant experience both at trial and appellate level and is regularly briefed to advise and appear in complex matters.
TEL: +61 3 9225 7888
Area of Practice:
Criminal Law
Family Law
Family Law
Qualifications:
L.L.B
Date of Admission:
11 Aug 2009
About:
PRACTICE Ek practices in all areas of Family Law – matrimonial or de-facto relationships – dealing with parenting and property matters. He appears at the Family Court, Federal Circuit Court and Magistrates’ Court.
TEL: +61 3 9225 7888
FAX: 9600 0320
Area of Practice:
Commercial Law
Family Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Family Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Date of Admission:
26 Apr 2006
About:
Chris completed his law degree at Monash University in 2003. He came to the Bar with five years of experience practicing as a lawyer in family law and commercial litigation.
TEL: +61 3 9225 6444
FAX: 9225 6464
Area of Practice:
Family Law
Qualifications:
BA; LLB
Date of Admission:
14 Feb 2006
About:
Sarah has worked exclusively in the area of Family Law and related jurisdictions since her admission to legal practice.