Business Details
35 Years
experience
Your Trusted Shepparton Legal Partner
Faram Ritchie Davies has been delivering quality legal services to Shepparton and surrounding areas since 1991. Our practice spans property law, conveyancing, commercial law, estate planning, and will disputes, with a focus on practical, client-centered solutions. We prioritize sensible advice tailored to individual client needs, ensuring clear communication and realistic outcomes. Our team combines decades of local experience with specialized expertise in complex legal matters, including taxation and estate administration.We actively support the community through pro bono services for schools and sporting organizations. Recognized as nominees in the Shepparton Chamber of Commerce Business Awards, we maintain a commitment to excellence while offering reduced-fee initial consultations. Our firm balances personalized service with professional efficiency across all legal transactions.
Services
Property Law
Conveyancing
Estate Planning
Will Disputes
Commercial Law
Lease Agreements
Deceased Estates
Wills & Powers of Attorney
Business Sales
Land Tax Advice
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of local legal expertise since 1991
- Our team includes specialists in property, commercial, and estate law
- We provide reduced-fee initial consultations for all clients
- We combine legal excellence with personalized, community-focused service
- Our lawyers hold advanced qualifications including CPA and tax certifications
Services
Property Law
Our property law services cover titles, easements, land tax, and subdivisions. We provide clear documentation and compliance advice for residential, commercial, and agricultural properties. Our team handles complex property transactions with professional efficiency.
Conveyancing
We manage residential, commercial, and farmland conveyancing with transparent communication. Our process includes contract preparation, title checks, and government grant assistance to ensure stress-free property transactions for buyers and sellers.
Estate Planning
With over 60 years combined experience, we create tailored estate plans including wills, testamentary trusts, and powers of attorney. Our approach ensures legal clarity for asset distribution and medical decision-making arrangements.
Will Disputes
We provide strategic representation for will contests and estate disputes. Our services include defending claims, challenging superannuation decisions, and negotiating family arrangements with compassionate legal support.
Commercial Law
Our commercial law practice covers business structures, contracts, and leasing agreements. We assist with entity formation, tax planning, and dispute resolution for local businesses and agricultural enterprises.
People
Tim Davies
Principal
With over 40 years legal experience, including 30 in Shepparton, Tim specializes in property law, commercial matters, and estate administration. He holds CPA status and advanced tax qualifications, combining legal and accounting expertise.
Davina Pugliese
Senior Lawyer
Davina has 18+ years experience in wills, estate litigation, and commercial law. She provides practical solutions for estate planning, contract disputes, and insurer challenges while serving on community health boards.
Nicole Batey
Property Law Clerk
Nicole specializes in conveyancing and property transactions with 16 years experience. She focuses on residential sales, subdivisions, and rural water agreements while pursuing advanced legal executive qualifications.
Rachael James
Law Clerk
Rachael supports commercial and farmland conveyancing matters. She assists with contract drafting and client communications while completing her law degree and coaching local sports teams.
Amanda Davies
Probate Clerk
Amanda brings extensive estate administration experience and an Advanced Diploma in Legal Practice. She manages probate matters with empathy and efficiency while balancing family commitments.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We specialize in property law, conveyancing, estate planning, will disputes, and commercial law for local businesses and agricultural clients.
Do you offer initial legal consultations?
Yes, we provide reduced-fee initial consultations to assess your legal matter without obligation.
How long has your firm been operating?
Faram Ritchie Davies has served Shepparton since 1991, with team members having over 100 combined years of local legal experience.
What makes your firm different?
We combine personalized service with specialist expertise, supporting the local community through pro bono work and tailored legal solutions.
Can you handle complex estate matters?
Yes, our team has over 60 years combined experience in estate planning, testamentary trusts, and will dispute resolution.
Do you assist with business transactions?
We support business purchases, sales, commercial contracts, and leasing arrangements for local enterprises and agricultural operations.
