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Gisborne · Geelong · Morwell · Melbourne
Family law, conveyancing, wills and estates, business leases and retirement village contracts. Straight answers, fees you know before you start, and a team that listens.
4.9 from 123 Google reviews · Read reviews
Luiza Struska, Principal Solicitor and Notary Public
Fees published.
Every price includes GST.
Four offices across Victoria.
One phone number for all of them.
In person, by phone or on Zoom.
Whatever suits you.
Open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
We get back to you quickly.
01How we can help
If yours is something else, call anyway. We are a general practice and we will point you in the right direction.
Divorce, property settlements, parenting arrangements and consent orders, handled sensitively, with fixed fee packages.
02Buying, selling or transferring property anywhere in Victoria, with a contract review before you sign and a fixed quote up front.
03Wills, enduring powers of attorney and medical treatment decision makers, for individuals and couples, from $330 including GST.
04Probate, letters of administration and guidance for executors, plus advice if you need to contest a will or defend one.
05Leases, renewals, assignments and disputes for landlords and tenants, in plain English. Victoria based, acting for clients across Australia.
06Independent advice on retirement and lifestyle village contracts before you sign, so you understand the fees, the exit costs and your rights.
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02Why ConnectLaw
You will always know where your matter stands, what it will cost and what your options are. We say the thing other lawyers tend to avoid saying.
Good outcomes matter more to us than good invoices. If there is a faster or cheaper way to get you where you need to be, we will find it and tell you, even when it means less work for us.
Family law, property, wills and estates, business and leasing, notarial services. We cover it all, and we use technology the profession is still catching up to.
03Fees
Hardly any law firm does. We think you should be able to see what things cost before you pick up the phone. A few examples, all including GST.
Disbursements such as title searches and court fees are extra. Fees are current at the date shown on the fee page and may change. We confirm your price in writing before any work starts.
04The team
A small team, so you will get to know the person handling your matter. No call centres, no being passed around.

Luiza Struska
Principal Solicitor and Notary Public

Lucy Brown
Solicitor, family law

Sam Rowland
Solicitor, leasing and retirement villages

Danielle Rayner
Senior Conveyancer

Julie Obersnell
Conveyancer

Rebecca Cauchi
Paralegal and Law Clerk

Karen Jennings
Paralegal
05Clients
Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 123 reviews on Google.
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06Getting started
Step one
Tell us what is going on in your own words. You do not need to know what area of law it is.
Step two
A clear picture of your options, what we recommend and what it will cost, in writing, before anything starts.
Step three
You deal with the same person throughout and hear from us before you need to ask.
07Offices
Head office in Gisborne, with meeting rooms in Geelong, Morwell and Melbourne by appointment. One phone number for all four.
Shop 11, Nexus Centre
17 Goode Street
Gisborne VIC 3437
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Get directions →Level 4, 60 Moorabool Street
Geelong VIC 3220
By appointment. Call or email to book a time.
Get directions →Morwell Innovation Centre
1 Monash Way
Morwell VIC 3840
By appointment. Call or email to book a time.
Get directions →[Melbourne address to be confirmed]
By appointment. Call or email to book a time.
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Email contact@connectlaw.com.au if you would rather write. We aim to reply within one business day.