About Us
We are centrally located in the heart of South Yarra.
We have years of experience in the fields of Family Law, Wills and Estates, and Dispute Resolution, and we apply our expertise pragmatically to protect and preserve our clients’ relationships, families and wealth.
We aim to resolve matters outside of Court by negotiation or mediation, but where litigation is necessary, we are experienced in running significant trials across all jurisdictions.
James Matthies
Family Law and Estate Planning
James is the founder of Matthies Lawyers. He is an Australian qualified Lawyer in practice since 2005, with a passion for helping individuals and business owners resolve their Family Law matters and preserve their wealth for the future using the tools available to Estate Planners. James helps our clients avoid and resolve conflict through good planning, negotiation and mediation and litigation where required. James is a member of the Law Institute of Victoria, and the Law Council of Australia Family Law Section.
Kate Scolyer
Family Law and Estate Planning
Kate is putting her law and psychological sciences degrees to use in Family Law and Wills and Estates in the firm’s practice. Kate graduated from La Trobe University with a Double Bachelor’s Degree in Law and Psychological Sciences in 2022 and completed her practical legal training at Leo Cussen Centre for Law. Kate was admitted to practice in February 2023 and is a member of the Law Institute of Victoria and the Law Council of Australia Family Law Section.
JAMES MATTHIES
Family Law and Estate Planning
He is an Australian qualified Lawyer in practice since 2005, with a passion for helping individuals and business owners resolve their Family Law matters and preserve their wealth for the future using the tools available to Estate Planners. James helps our clients avoid and resolve conflict through good planning, negotiation and mediation and litigation where required. James is a member of the Law Institute of Victoria, and the Law Council of Australia Family Law Section.
KATE SCOLYER
Family Law and Estate Planning
Kate is putting her law and psychological sciences degrees to use in Family Law and Wills and Estates in the firm’s practice. Kate graduated from La Trobe University with a Double Bachelor’s Degree in Law and Psychological Sciences in 2022 and completed her practical legal training at Leo Cussen Centre for Law. Kate was admitted to practice in February 2023 and is a member of the Law Institute of Victoria and the Law Council of Australia Family Law Section.
We specialise in Family Law and Estate Planning
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