GE Law Services

What is GE Law Services?

GE Law Services is an established and respected law firm founded in 1973, serving the eastern suburbs of Melbourne for over 50 years. With 11-20 dedicated staff members, the firm provides integrated legal services across multiple practice areas while maintaining a down-to-earth, approachable philosophy that prioritizes client satisfaction without overwhelming legal jargon.

What services does GE Law Services offer?

• Estate Planning & Administration: Complete estate services including wills, enduring powers of attorney, probate, deceased estates, guardianship matters, and trust establishment (unit trusts, family trusts, testamentary trusts)

• Property Law & Conveyancing: Comprehensive property transaction services including land transfers, subdivisions, consolidations, and complex property claims such as adverse possession, caveat disputes, removal of restrictive covenants, and easement matters

• Commercial & Business Law: Full-service business legal support covering company law, commercial transactions, franchising law, director's disputes, shareholders' oppression claims, restructuring, and breach of contract matters

• Family Law Services: Complete family law representation including divorce proceedings, children law, child support, property settlements, domestic law matters, and same-sex relationship legal issues

• Criminal Law Defense: Experienced criminal defense for assault, affray, carrying unlawful weapons, glassing cases, white collar crime, traffic offenses, driving whilst suspended, police prosecutions, and drug trafficking charges

• Planning & Environment Law: Specialized planning services including planning permit applications, cancellations and appeals, panel hearings, zoning and overlay matters, existing use rights, enforcement proceedings, and Section 173 agreements

• Litigation & Dispute Resolution: Expert representation in commercial litigation, civil litigation, torts, specific performance claims, misleading and deceptive conduct claims, misuse of confidential information, and alternative dispute resolution

• Employment Law: Workplace relations expertise covering unfair dismissal claims and employment dispute resolution

• Tax & Asset Protection: Strategic advice on disputes with the Australian Tax Office and State Revenue Office, plus comprehensive asset protection planning

Why choose GE Law Services as your lawyer?

GE Law Services distinguishes itself through its commitment to providing efficient, time-effective service without "legalese" jargon, making legal services accessible to all clients. The firm's dedicated and caring professional team focuses on creating partnerships with clients rather than transactional relationships. With steady expansion since 1973, the firm has established itself as one of the prominent eastern suburbs law firms, building a solid reputation through consistent delivery of best outcomes for both private individuals and businesses of all sizes.

Who are the attorneys at GE Law Services?

Pippa R Sampson (Director/Principal) leads the firm with over 40 years of experience, having been admitted to practice in 1981. Holding B.A. and L.L.B. degrees, she has served as a Partner of Goddard Elliott since 1989 and brings unique government experience as a former Ministerial Adviser and Personal Secretary to the Minister for Planning and Environment. Her expertise spans planning and environment law, commercial litigation, estate administration, complex property claims, and tax issues. She maintains admission to the Federal Court, Supreme Court of Victoria, County Court of Victoria, and VCAT. As an assertive but practical advocate with a no-nonsense commercial attitude, she has served multiple terms as President of the Eastern Suburbs Law Association and holds board positions with Methodist Ladies' College, Law Institute of Victoria, and Calisthenics Victoria.

Adriane Whiticker serves as an attorney with the firm, holding B.A. and L.L.B. degrees.

How much does GE Law Services cost?

GE Law Services provides tailored pricing based on individual case requirements and complexity. Contact the firm directly at (03) 9562 0811 for detailed fee information and payment arrangements.

Where is GE Law Services located?

GE Law Services is located at 110 Kingsway, Glen Waverley VIC 3150, Australia. The office operates Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 5:30pm and is closed on weekends. Contact the firm at (03) 9562 0811, fax (03) 9561 1156, or via email at goddardelliott@gelawyers.com.au or admin@gelawyers.com.au. Visit their website at www.gelawyers.com.au or follow them on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/goddardelliott.