Business Details
21 Years
experience
Expert Family Law & Estate Planning Lawyers in South Yarra
Matthies Lawyers is a boutique legal practice centrally located in South Yarra, specialising in Family Law, Wills, Estates, and Dispute Resolution. With years of experience, we apply our expertise pragmatically to protect clients' relationships, families, and wealth. Our approach prioritises resolving matters outside of court through negotiation or mediation, but we are fully equipped to handle litigation when necessary. We provide personalised advice, ensuring continuity of service by working directly with the same experienced lawyers throughout each case.Our team is committed to being friendly, straightforward, and transparent, empowering clients with regular updates and informed decision-making. We serve individuals and businesses across all Australian jurisdictions, offering tailored solutions that reflect our deep understanding of complex legal landscapes.
Services
Family Law
Wills & Estates
Property Conveyancing
Will Disputes
Probate
Animal Law
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We provide continuity by working with the same experienced lawyers throughout your matter.
- Our team has decades of combined experience in Family Law and Wills & Estates.
- We prioritise negotiated settlements to reduce costs and emotional stress.
- We are centrally located in South Yarra for convenient access.
- Our lawyers are members of the Law Institute of Victoria and Law Council of Australia.
What people say
Courteous and knowledgeable
Seamless process during difficult time
Highly recommend
Efficient and quick to respond
Responsive and transparent
Services
Family Law
Matthies Lawyers provides comprehensive Family Law services, including separation, divorce, child custody, and property settlements. We prioritise negotiated solutions to reduce conflict while offering robust litigation support when necessary. Our approach ensures clients' rights and interests are protected with empathy and expertise.
Estate Planning
Our Estate Planning services focus on safeguarding your legacy through tailored wills, testamentary trusts, and power of attorney arrangements. We ensure asset distribution aligns with your wishes while minimising legal and tax complexities for beneficiaries.
Probate
We assist executors and beneficiaries in navigating probate processes, including court applications, estate administration, and resolving disputes. Our goal is to ensure efficient and compliant management of deceased estates.
Property Conveyancing
Matthies Lawyers offers fixed-price conveyancing services for residential and commercial property transactions. We handle contract preparation, title transfers, and dispute resolution to ensure seamless property transfers with legal certainty.
Will Disputes
We resolve will disputes through mediation or litigation, addressing claims for further provision, executor removal, and validity challenges. Our focus is on minimising costs and emotional strain while protecting clients' interests.
People
James Matthies
Founder & Family Law Specialist
James Matthies is an Australian qualified lawyer with over 18 years of experience in Family Law and Estate Planning. He focuses on helping clients resolve disputes through negotiation or litigation while preserving wealth for future generations.
Toni OSullivan
Family Law & Estate Planning Lawyer
Toni OSullivan graduated from Monash University in 2023 with a double degree in Law and Arts. She specialises in resolving estate and family law matters efficiently, admitted to practice in December 2024.
Questions
What areas of law does Matthies Lawyers specialise in?
We specialise in Family Law, Wills & Estates, Probate, Property Conveyancing, and Will Disputes, offering tailored legal solutions for individuals and businesses.
Do you offer flexible financing options for legal fees?
Yes, we partner with JustFund to provide flexible credit solutions for family law matters, allowing eligible clients to defer payments until settlement.
How do you handle will disputes?
We prioritise mediation to resolve will disputes amicably but are prepared to litigate when necessary, focusing on minimising costs and emotional stress for clients.
Are your conveyancing services fixed-price?
Yes, we offer fixed-price conveyancing with transparent breakdowns of additional costs like government fees and disbursements.
