Principal Lawyer

Alison Mitchell

Alison Mitchell is a Principal Lawyer at Whyte Just & Moore, specialising in Wills & Estates. With over 20 years of legal experience, she is adept at connecting with clients from diverse backgrounds, providing tailored advice to meet their unique needs.

Alison's empathetic and relatable approach ensures that clients receive clear, personalised guidance, whether drafting straightforward wills or navigating complex family and business arrangements. She is committed to demystifying legal processes, offering technical expertise in an accessible manner to empower clients in making informed decisions.

Expertise

Wills & Estates:

  • Succession planning including the preparation of wills and testamentary trusts

  • Enduring Powers of Attorney – Financial and Personal

  • Appointments of Medical Treatment Decision Makers

  • Superannuation matters, including self-managed superannuation funds and related disputes

  • Binding Death Benefit Nominations

  • Complex estate administration, encompassing applications for probate and other grants of representation

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Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Deakin University, 1998

  • Bachelor of Commerce (Economics), Deakin University, 1998

  • Admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of Victoria and the High Court of Australia, 1999

Professional Leadership

Alison began her career in various practice areas included litigation, criminal law, and wills and estates, before specialising exclusively in family law. During her time in family law, Alison was appointed by Victoria Legal Aid as an Independent Children's Lawyer, representing children in contentious family law disputes. This role honed her ability to navigate sensitive and complex matters with empathy, precision, and a child-centred focus. 

After enjoying time at home with her young family, Alison returned to Whyte Just & Moore, initially taking on the roles of Practice Manager and Cost Consultant. These positions allowed her to contribute to the operational and financial management of the firm while maintaining her connection to the legal profession. 

Her depth of experience and ability to cut through legal jargon ensures that her clients feel supported and empowered throughout the process. 

Community Involvement

Alison is actively engaged in her community, serving on the Barwon Health Human Research and Ethics Committee and chairing the school advisory board at her son's primary school. She previously held the position of Treasurer for the Geelong Law Association and volunteered at the Barwon Community Legal Service for over a decade. These roles reflect her commitment to ethical standards and community service, enhancing her capacity to offer compassionate and informed legal counsel to her clients. 

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Our office is located at Level 2, 100 Brougham St, Geelong. Parking is available on the front of the building or on the adjoining streets.
Upon arrival, please proceed to the ground floor lobby and dial 201 on the intercom to the left of the lifts. Our Reception will then grant you access to the lifts.