Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Mornington
At Carroll Goldsmith, we prioritise your goals and aspirations, delivering practical legal solutions tailored to your unique circumstances. With decades of combined experience, our team specialises in family law, commercial law, conveyancing, and estate planning, serving clients across the Mornington Peninsula. We build relationships founded on trust and respect, enabling us to address legal challenges swiftly and provide clear, actionable advice.Our focus on minimising stress and avoiding costly litigation ensures efficient resolutions, whether you require guidance on property settlements, business transactions, or franchising agreements. As a locally rooted firm, we combine deep community knowledge with a commitment to staying current with evolving legal landscapes, ensuring our clients receive both strategic and compassionate representation.
Services
Family Law
Small Business Law
Conveyancing
Franchising Law
Intellectual Property
Employment Law
Wills & Estate Planning
Dispute Resolution
Property Law
Commercial Law
Highlights and features
- We offer 30 years of legal expertise in Mornington Peninsula
- Our team provides tailored solutions for complex legal matters
- We prioritise clear communication and client-focused outcomes
- We combine local market knowledge with commercial legal insight
- We deliver fixed fee structures and flexible appointment options
What people say
Excellent communication
Highly recommend services
Professional and empathetic
Complex matters simple
Customer anxiety removed
Services
Family Law
Our family law practice provides comprehensive solutions for property settlements, child custody matters, and de facto relationship disputes. We specialise in binding financial agreements, spousal maintenance, and divorce proceedings while prioritising amicable resolutions. With empathetic guidance and strategic legal representation, we help clients navigate emotional challenges while protecting their rights and children's interests across Mornington Peninsula.
Commercial Law
We deliver tailored commercial legal services for businesses operating across Bayside Victoria. Our expertise covers entity formation, contract law, employment agreements, and intellectual property protection. With a focus on risk mitigation and growth strategies, we assist clients with franchising agreements, shareholder arrangements, and commercial disputes while maintaining a deep understanding of local market dynamics and regulatory requirements.
Conveyancing
Our conveyancing specialists handle residential and commercial property transactions throughout the Mornington Peninsula. We manage SMSF property purchases, subdivision processes, and lease agreements while addressing encroachments and easement issues. With expertise in Section 32 statements and contract negotiations, we ensure smooth property transfers and compliance with Victorian property laws for buyers and sellers.
Estate Planning
We provide comprehensive estate planning services including complex wills, testamentary trusts, and power of attorney arrangements. Our team specialises in probate applications, estate administration, and will challenges while helping clients protect assets through strategic guardianship planning. We ensure clear succession pathways and compliance with Victorian succession laws for families across Bayside region.
Franchising Law
We offer dedicated franchising legal services for franchisees across Mornington Peninsula. Our expertise covers franchise agreement reviews, disclosure document analysis, and dispute resolution under the Franchising Code of Conduct. We specialise in protecting franchisee rights regarding territory violations, unfair practices, and code compliance while providing strategic guidance for franchise network participants.
People
Richard Goldsmith
Lawyer
Richard Goldsmith specialises in commercial law, wills, and property matters. With extensive local knowledge, he provides strategic legal solutions while maintaining a client-focused approach. A Mornington Peninsula resident, Richard combines professional expertise with community engagement through AFL and local footy support.
Monika Hermann
Family Law Lawyer
Monika Hermann offers empathetic family law representation, specialising in separation matters and parenting arrangements. Her commercial background informs practical advice for clients navigating relationship changes. She maintains a calm approach while supporting clients through emotional legal transitions on the Mornington Peninsula.
Peter Faragher
Business and Employment Law Lawyer
Peter Faragher provides balanced legal guidance for employment and business matters. With local commercial insights, he helps resolve disputes efficiently while focusing on growth-oriented solutions. His approach combines legal expertise with understanding of both employer and employee perspectives across Mornington Peninsula businesses.
Risn McGuigan
Senior Paralegal
Risn McGuigan specialises in property and estate matters as senior paralegal. She offers practical guidance through conveyancing and probate processes while maintaining attentive client support. Her proactive approach ensures smooth transaction management for clients across the Mornington Peninsula region.
Caroline Bouwman
Receptionist
Caroline Bouwman serves as the firm's welcoming point of contact, combining administration expertise with client-focused service. Her background in justice services informs organisational excellence while ensuring client comfort from initial engagement through to matter resolution across Mornington-based operations.
Questions
What areas of law does Carroll Goldsmith Lawyers specialise in?
We specialise in family law, commercial law, conveyancing, franchising law, and estate planning across the Mornington Peninsula region.
Do you offer fixed fee legal services?
Yes, we provide upfront fixed fee structures for many of our legal services to ensure cost transparency for clients.
Can you assist with SMSF property transactions?
Our conveyancing team has specialist expertise in handling SMSF property purchases and related legal requirements.
Are after-hours appointments available?
Yes, we offer flexible appointment options including after-hours consultations to accommodate client needs.
How experienced is your family law team?
Our family law specialists have extensive experience handling complex matters including property settlements and parenting arrangements.
Do you provide franchising legal advice?
Yes, we offer dedicated franchising law services including agreement reviews and dispute resolution under the Franchising Code.
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