John Perry

Partner

John Perry (B. Juris, LLB) has been practising law for over 35 years and has extensive experience in Wills, Estates and Wills Disputes.

Some areas of particular expertise are:

• Powers of Attorney
• Testamentary Trusts
• Probate and Administration Matters
• Estate Planning
• Small Business
• Commercial Matters
• Incorporated Associations
• Retail and Commercial Leases

John is actively involved in the City of Whitehorse community and has undertaken voluntary positions at Box Hill Citizens Advice Bureau. He is also is involved in the Whitehorse Business Group, Local Traders groups, Box Hill Institute Business Group and is Treasurer of the Eastern Suburbs Law Association.

John may be contacted on (03) 9877 1744 or at
johnperry@perryweston.com.au

 

Michael Weston

Partner

Michael Weston (LLB, A.S.L.I.V. Accredited Family Law Specialist) has been practising law for over 25 years and has expertise in all aspects of Family Law including:

• Parenting Matters
• Property Division
• Binding Financial Agreements
• Relationship Agreements
• Co-habitation Agreements
• Domestic Partners Property Matters
• Child Support
• Spousal Maintenance

Michael appears frequently in the Federal Magistrates Court and Family Court and also undertakes extensive work as an Independent Children’s Lawyer. He has undertaken advanced training in Collaborative Law, a process by which Family Law disputes can be resolved by way of a structured negotiation process.
Michael also has expertise in small business and liquor licensing matters.
Michael is actively involved in Local Amateur Theatre Productions, many community groups and sporting associations, and is a member of a local Wine Appreciation Group. He is an active weekend golfer and cricket umpire.

Michael may be contacted on (03) 9877 1744 or at michaelweston@perryweston.com.au

 

Chiara Tornese

Associate

Chiara Tornese (B.A., LLB (Hons)) was admitted to practice in 2006, having completed her articles of clerkship at Perry Weston. Chiara appears frequently in the Federal Magistrates Court and Family Court and has experience in all aspects of Family Law including:

• Parenting Matters
• Property Division
• Binding Financial Agreements
• Relationship Agreements
• Cohabitation Agreements
• Domestic Partners Property Matters
• Child Support
• Spousal Maintenance
• Intervention Orders

Chiara may be contacted on (03) 9877 1744 or at chiaratornese@perryweston.com.au

 

Arwen Johns

Solicitor

Arwen Johns (B.A. , LLB (Hons)) was admitted to practice in 2008, having completed her articles of clerkship at Perry Weston Lawyers. Arwen practices in the areas of Family Law, Wills and Estates and Criminal Law and has expertise in:

• Parenting Matters
• Property Division
• Binding Financial Agreements
• Relationship Agreements
• Cohabitation Agreements
• Domestic Partners Property Matters
• Child Support
• Spousal Maintenance
• Intervention Orders
• Wills
• Powers Of Attorney
• Probate And Administration Matters
• Testator’s Family Maintenance Matters

Arwen may be contacted on (03) 9877 1744 or at
arwenjohns@perryweston.com.au

 

Conveyancing Department

Amanda Dugdale has 30 years legal experience, specialising in Conveyancing.

Jade Mitchell has tertiary qualifications in Conveyancing (Diploma of Financial Services Conveyancing) and has extensive experience within the legal field.

Rebecca Catena is currently completing her tertiary qualifications in Diploma of Financial Services (Conveyancing) and works in our Conveyancing Department. Rebecca is also our Probate Clerk and is experienced in all matters relating to Deceased Estates, Grants of Probate, Letters of Administration, Wills and Family Law Property.