Coulter Legal is a distinguished Australian law firm with over 85 years of experience, offering comprehensive legal services to both business and private clients. With a team of more than 80 professionals, the firm operates from offices in Geelong, Melbourne, Torquay, Barwon Heads, and Robe, providing accessible and tailored legal solutions across Victoria and South Australia. Their areas of expertise encompass corporate and commercial law, litigation and dispute resolution, employment, discrimination and equality law, property and development, wills and estate planning, estate administration, family and relationship law, and conveyancing.

Renowned for their client-centric approach, Coulter Legal emphasizes building insightful legal partnerships that empower clients to navigate current challenges while planning for the future. The firm's commitment to excellence is reflected in their dedication to understanding each client's unique circumstances, ensuring personalized and effective legal strategies. Their reputation is further solidified by a culture that fosters innovation, inclusivity, and continuous improvement, positioning them at the forefront of the legal industry.

Clients consistently commend Coulter Legal for their professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to simplify complex legal processes. Testimonials highlight the firm's supportive nature and efficiency, with clients expressing high satisfaction with the outcomes achieved. This unwavering dedication to client service, combined with their extensive expertise, underscores Coulter Legal's standing as a trusted legal partner in the community.

About Coulter Legal

Founded in 1940


Practice areas
Family
Lawsuits & Disputes
Employment & Labor
Real Estate

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Family

Coulter Legal's Family & Relationship Law team offers comprehensive legal services in areas such as divorce, de facto relationships, complex property settlements-including high-net-worth disputes and bankruptcy issues-financial agreements, spousal maintenance, child support, parenting disputes, adoption, donor agreements, and family violence matters. Led by Bonnie Phillips, an Accredited Family Law Specialist, the team provides empathetic, strategic advice tailored to each client's unique circumstances, aiming to achieve strong outcomes through negotiation, mediation, or litigation. They collaborate with trusted professionals, including accountants, tax advisors, psychologists, and family report writers, to ensure holistic support for clients navigating challenging life transitions.
Adoption
Child Abuse
Child Custody
Child Support
Child Visitation
Collaborative Law
Divorce & Separation
Domestic Violence
Father's Rights
Marriage
Military Divorce
Same Sex & LGBT
Annulment

Lawsuits & Disputes

Coulter Legal's Litigation & Dispute Resolution team offers comprehensive legal services in building disputes, consumer disputes, and partnership, company, and shareholder disputes. They assist clients in navigating complex legal challenges by providing strategic advice and representation tailored to each unique situation. Their expertise encompasses resolving conflicts efficiently, aiming to achieve favorable outcomes while minimizing disruption to clients' personal and business affairs.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency

Employment & Labor

Coulter Legal's Employment, Discrimination & Equality Law practice offers comprehensive services to both employers and employees, focusing on compliance, policy development, and dispute resolution. Their expertise includes conducting risk assessments, drafting employment contracts and workplace policies, and advising on matters such as award compliance, wage theft, and employee entitlements. The team also represents clients in disputes before the Fair Work Commission and various courts, handling cases related to unfair dismissal, general protections, and discrimination complaints. By providing clear, tailored advice, Coulter Legal assists clients in navigating complex workplace issues and fostering positive work environments.
Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Pension
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination
Whistleblower & Qui Tam
Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation

Real Estate

Coulter Legal's Property & Development team offers specialised legal services to a diverse clientele, including property developers, purchasers, vendors, owners corporations, landowners, tenants, farmers, trustees, and lenders, across residential, industrial, commercial, retail, and farming sectors. Their expertise encompasses complex transactions throughout Victoria, such as adverse possession claims and property acquisitions by self-managed superannuation funds. By investing time to understand each client's unique circumstances and objectives, they provide timely, relevant advice and collaborate with accountants and financial planners to deliver solutions that align with broader commercial goals.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Natural Resources
Conveyancing