Kelly & Chapman Lawyers + Notary Public Melbourne

Kelly & Chapman Lawyers + Notary Public Melbourne

Business & Commercial

BUSINESS & COMMERCIAL • BUYING & SELLING PROPERTY
Bentleigh, VIC
59+ years Experience
4.9

Rating

Team

1966

Since

Kelly & Chapman Lawyers + Notary Public is a long-established law firm in Melbourne, founded in 1966, providing legal services to the local community. They pride themselves on delivering quality,...

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What is Kelly & Chapman Lawyers + Notary Public Melbourne?

Kelly & Chapman Lawyers + Notary Public Melbourne is a well-established legal practice founded in 1966 with over 50 years of experience serving Melbourne's southeast region. The firm is a trusted provider of comprehensive legal services, incorporating the practices of A K King & Rossi, L K MCGregor & CO, and J K Edwards & CO, with a team of 11 dedicated professionals committed to delivering professional and friendly service while maintaining quality and efficiency throughout every client interaction.

What services does Kelly & Chapman Lawyers + Notary Public Melbourne offer?

  • Wills and Probate Law: Complete estate planning services including wills preparation, deceased estates administration, testamentary trusts, probate applications, letters of administration, estate disputes resolution, advanced care directives, succession planning for superannuation and business interests, and guidance on taxation implications in estate planning
  • Property Law & Conveyancing: Comprehensive property transaction services including residential and commercial conveyancing, property settlements, electronic conveyancing, advice on co-ownership structures, and CGT withholding payments for real property sales
  • Business Law: Full-service business legal support encompassing franchise agreements, commercial lease negotiations, succession advice for business enterprises, trust structures including bare trusts and family discretionary trusts, protection against employee competition, and trading name registration guidance
  • Family and Domestic Relationship Law: Specialized family law services covering divorce proceedings, property settlements, parenting matters including custody orders and parenting plans, prenuptial agreements, family violence intervention orders, binding financial agreements, and guidance on superannuation impacts in property settlements
  • Notary Public Services: Official notarial services including document authentication, DFAT authentication process, apostilles, and international document legalisation for use overseas
  • Powers of Attorney: Comprehensive power of attorney services including enduring powers of attorney, medical treatment decision makers appointment, advanced care directives, and guidance on legislative changes affecting powers of attorney
  • Civil and Commercial Litigation: Resolution of civil disputes and commercial litigation matters
  • Criminal Law: Defense representation for criminal matters
  • Traffic Law: Legal representation for traffic offenses
  • VCAT Law: Representation in VCAT matters including guardianship and administration orders
  • Personal Injury Law: Assistance for transport accident victims

Why choose Kelly & Chapman Lawyers + Notary Public Melbourne as your lawyer?

Kelly & Chapman Lawyers + Notary Public Melbourne distinguishes itself through its commitment to approachability and keeping clients informed of developments throughout their legal matters. The firm offers multilingual services in Greek, Croatian, Bosnian, and Serbian, ensuring accessibility for diverse communities. With flexible meeting arrangements including home visits, nursing home visits, and hospital consultations when necessary, the firm demonstrates exceptional client care. Their principal, Misko Vujnovic, serves as a Notary Public appointed by the Supreme Court of Victoria, providing specialized international document services. The firm maintains a strong reputation with a 4.5/5 Google rating from 76 reviews and includes a Family Law Accredited LIV specialist recognized by the Law Institute of Victoria.

Who are the attorneys at Kelly & Chapman Lawyers + Notary Public Melbourne?

  • Misko Vujnovic: Principal, Notary Public, Barrister and Solicitor specializing in estate planning (wills, deceased estates, intergenerational wealth transfer, trusts, superannuation, private companies) and business law (franchises, commercial leases)
  • Susan Gale-Phillips: Licensed Conveyancer and Lawyer focusing on conveyancing and property purchases/sales
  • Penelope Stevens: Lawyer with LLB & BA from Monash University
  • Ms. Elizabeth: Lawyer providing general legal services
  • Sergej Vujnovic: Office Clerk supporting the legal team

How much does Kelly & Chapman Lawyers + Notary Public Melbourne cost?

Kelly & Chapman Lawyers + Notary Public Melbourne operates as a small firm with annual revenue of $1.6 million, typically indicating competitive pricing structures for legal services. The firm's liability is limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation. Specific pricing information and payment terms are available upon consultation.

Where is Kelly & Chapman Lawyers + Notary Public Melbourne located?

Kelly & Chapman Lawyers + Notary Public Melbourne is located at 1/300 Centre Rd, Bentleigh, VIC 3204, Australia, with free parking available for clients. The office operates Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm and remains closed on weekends. Contact the firm at +61395572915 or reception@kellyandchapman.com.au. Postal correspondence may be sent to PO Box 147, Bentleigh, 3204, Australia. Visit their website at https://www.kellyandchapman.com.au/ or connect on LinkedIn at http://www.linkedin.com/company/kelly-and-chapman-lawyers-melbourne.

Client Reviews

4.9

50 verified reviews

Michael Lewit

Michael Lewit

Verified Client
2 weeks ago

Today the cycle of buying and selling was completed. We were recommended to Kelly and Chapman by a friend who said that Susan and Laiany are the most competent team to handle the conveyancing for a purchase and sale. Throughout the process of buying and selling we were always kept updated and fully informed. When selling potential purchasers were requesting special conditions along with various requests. The recommendations in answer to these from both Susan and Laiany were always sound and relevant in safeguarding our interests. Laiany and Susan are the hardest working conveyancing team we have come across in the many property transactions we have been involved in over the years. We can highly recommend them if you require a conveyancer. Thank you Susan and Laiany

Shaun H

Shaun H

Verified Client
3 weeks ago

Thank you so much Laiany Pinto! Your guidance and advice was greatly appreciated during our short settlement.

You are very approachable, professional and have exceptional communication. We highly recommend Kelly & Chapman Lawyers!

Ben Harris

Ben Harris

Verified Client
a month ago

We have just finished using the incomparable Susan Gale-Phillips in a conveyancing matter and could not recommend her more highly. The matter was complicated, involving a buyer's advocate and a company/trust structure, issues with which we have no experience. Susan was across absolutely all of the legal and administrative matters. Moreover, her communication, both in writing and on the phone, was clear, detailed and very timely. The matter settled today without a hitch and we are so grateful that we decided to use Kelly & Chapman, and Susan in particular. Thank you so much!!

Avr

Avr

Verified Client
a month ago

Nice and friendly service. Always welcoming and they are pretty quick with the process

tatatong1

tatatong1

Verified Client
a month ago

None

Danny Wong

Danny Wong

Verified Client
a month ago

Very Helpful and thorough. Always a pleasant experience working with Misco V.

Tony Farfor

Tony Farfor

Verified Client
a month ago

Great staff and very helpful

Sai

Sai

Verified Client
8 months ago

I feel so lucky to have found Susan! Her dedication and support throughout the process were unmatched, and she went above and beyond to ensure everything went smoothly. I couldn't have asked for better guidance.

Isabella Sclippa

Isabella Sclippa

Verified Client
10 months ago

After my grandmother passed away last year I needed a lawyer to help me with applying for probate and settling the small estate with family. I am currently living overseas so after googling and coming across Kelly and Chapman Lawyers, I spoke with Vicki. She is extremely knowledgeable, professional and really personable. I knew straight away she was who I wanted to work with. Vicki and her team were extremely helpful and answered every question I had. They were very accommodating regarding the distance. She was extremely patient and handled alot of the drama that popped up very professionally and tactfully. It took some time but we were finally able to get an amazing outcome. I was so happy to have Vicki on my team. I would highly recommend her to anyone. Thank you Vicki.

Ellen Tao

Ellen Tao

Verified Client
10 months ago

Susan Gale-Phillips has provided me and my family with conveyance services twice in the past one year and reviewed numerous contracts for us. She is very responsive, professional and easy to communicate with. Susan always bring up key issues for our attention and provides very helpful advices. We are very lucky to have Susan and our property purchase has been very smooth because of her.

Anthony Fordham

Anthony Fordham

Verified Client
11 months ago

Outstanding experience dealing with professionals such as Misko and Susan. As a local real estate agent I am careful who I recommend to my clients but each time the team at Kelly & Chapman deliver excellent service. Keep up the great work!

Raghuram

Raghuram

Verified Client
a year ago

Title: A Seamless and Stress-Free home buying experience with Kelly & Chapman

I recently had the pleasure of working with Susan Gale-Phillips from Kelly & Chapman for the purchase of our property, and I am compelled to share the exceptional experience I had with their services.

From the outset, Susan displayed a profound understanding of the intricacies of property transactions. Her expertise and attention to detail were evident as she navigated the complexities of the legal aspects involved in our property transaction. Communication was a standout feature throughout the process. She ensured that I was kept well-informed at every stage, providing timely updates and clarifications whenever necessary. This transparent and proactive approach alleviated much of the stress typically associated with property transactions, and I always felt confident that my interests were being prioritized. One of the most impressive aspects of Susan's service was her responsiveness. Emails and phone calls were promptly returned, and she was readily available to address any concerns or queries I had. This level of accessibility and dedication to client satisfaction set a high standard for professionalism.

In conclusion, my experience with Susan (and Kelly & Chapman) was nothing short of outstanding. Their professionalism, expertise, and unwavering dedication to client satisfaction made the entire process seamless and stress-free. I wholeheartedly recommend Susan to anyone in need of a reliable and proficient solicitor/conveyancer for their property transactions. In fact, I have already done so to a friend, and he has benefited from her expertise. Thanks to their efforts, I am now happily settled in my new home, and I am grateful for the excellent service they provided.

Jesss

Jesss

Verified Client
a year ago

Please don't use their service.

Nishant Bathani

Nishant Bathani

Verified Client
a year ago

Working with Susan has been an exceptional experience. She stands out as the most proactive and organised conveyancer I've encountered till date, whose efficiency has notably simplified the process. Additionally, I'm deeply grateful for her constant eagerness and positive approach, which have significantly enhanced our interactions.

Hooman Tahbaz

Hooman Tahbaz

Verified Client
a year ago

I can't express how grateful I am for Susan's exceptional service as my conveyancer. As a first home buyer, her guidance was invaluable throughout the entire process. Her attention to detail is truly second to none. Susan's expertise and dedication made what could have been a stressful experience remarkably smooth and straightforward. I wholeheartedly recommend her services to anyone in need of a conveyancer. Susan, thank you for your outstanding support!

Nikki

Nikki

Verified Client
a year ago

We found Susan Gale-Phillips to be extremely professional, knowledgeable, efficient, thorough and meticulous. She alleviated any concerns and went above and beyond, always explaining everything to us at all times. There was peace of mind, knowing we didn't have to worry about a thing as we were in great hands. Susan made the whole process clear and easy. I would not hesitate to recommend Susan Gale-Phillips from Kelly Chapman Lawyers.

Zach Dimachki

Zach Dimachki

Verified Client
a year ago

Fabulous working with Susan from Kelly and Chapman. Made the whole conveyancing process a breeze. Very supportive and always there for you. A pleasure to work with, highly recommend.

Lee Muddle

Lee Muddle

Verified Client
a year ago

My experience with Susan @ Kelly & Chapman lawyers was seamless. Susan guided me through every part of the process ensuring I was kept informed and understood what the 'next steps' would be. I received very clear communications with instructions on what I needed to do where/when, making it all very easy for me to follow and comply. All-in-all this was a very positive experience for me - thanks to Susan and I would definitely look to utilise her services again if I needed them. I highly recommend you try them out!

Jude Perumal

Jude Perumal

Verified Client
a year ago

Always prompt and helpful. Great service.

Andy H

Andy H

Verified Client
a year ago

Dealt with Misko found him to be very professional and trustworthy. Saved me a lot of money. I highly recommend him.

Vin Tan

Vin Tan

Verified Client
2 years ago

We highly recommend Kelly and Chapman Lawyers for legal and conveyancing services provided to us for our recent sale. Susan Gale-Phillips assisted us during our complicated sale process and was very professional, calm, understanding and excellent communicator. Susan is very detailed and advised us through every step of the sale until the day of settlement. The team at Kelly and Chapman was very patient and guided us throughout the process of our sale and legal matter. We are using the services of Susan and K&C team for our next purchase so a big thank you from our end. Highly recommend the services of Susan and rest of the team at Kelly and Chapman.

Dimmus Mankus

Dimmus Mankus

Verified Client
2 years ago

Susan went above and beyond for me when buying my first home. She was professional and made everything easy to understand. highly recommend

Chris Ferguson

Chris Ferguson

Verified Client
2 years ago

We would highly recommend Susan from Kelly & Chapman. We bought and sold with a simultaneous settlement. Susan was very organised, thorough and responsive. Everything was in place to ensure things went smoothly on the day. The advice we received on numerous matters was well considered and allowed us to make good decisions. Susan was very friendly and approachable, and an excellent communicator.

Chris & Sarah

DJ Sega

DJ Sega

Verified Client
2 years ago

Shout out to Susan Gale-Phillips for guiding us through a very complicated intra-family property transfer. There were so many complexities and a bit of family drama thrown in but Susan was professional throughout and kept everything on track. Honestly couldn’t recommend her more highly. Thank you Susan!

Greg Eldred

Greg Eldred

Verified Client
2 years ago

Very attentive and quick to action

Liz Wedderburn

Liz Wedderburn

Verified Client
2 years ago

We will continue to use Kelly & Chapman and would definitely recommend them.

Sue Murphy

Sue Murphy

Verified Client
2 years ago

Have had a few dealings with Kelly&Chapman over the years regarding family estates. They are professional and very quick to respond to any queries. We were so impressed with their dealings with family members, my immediate family have also attended now to ensure our wills and Powers of Attorneys are completed and kept at their office. Misko and his team are great!

Gerry Dimatos

Gerry Dimatos

Verified Client
2 years ago

Absolutely excellent service and attention to detail. Nothing is too trivial and you are treated with care and respect. Highly recommended professional service.

elizabeth melville-jones

elizabeth melville-jones

Verified Client
2 years ago

Susan supported and advised me through a purchase and a sale transaction, she was calm and extremely thorough all the way through even when things got difficult and I felt completely confident in her the entire time. Cannot recommend highly enough.

Sandeep Abeywickrema

Sandeep Abeywickrema

Verified Client
2 years ago

Susan made the experience of buying our home so smooth. She was fantastic to work with as she is thorough, and spent a great deal of time talking us through the contracts and guiding us through the purchase process. Thanks Susan!

Kristian blair

Kristian blair

Verified Client
2 years ago

Susan and Abdul are honestly wonderful. They helped us with the settlement of our house and provided such amazing service. I cannot thank them enough for all their help. Their professionalism is unmatched, and this experience has truly been so positive with their advice and guidance. We felt incredibly comfortable knowing they were looking after us. Thank you so much.

Leyin Chen

Leyin Chen

Verified Client
2 years ago

Highly recommended for conveyancing. Susan and the team were very easy to keep in contact with through the whole process. She gave us advice on contracts before we put in offers, which was incredibly valuable to us.

Pam Durrant

Pam Durrant

Verified Client
2 years ago

For the emotional task of finalising my late husband's estate, the staff at Kelly and Chapman were outstanding, caring and professional - thankyou

manoj reddy

manoj reddy

Verified Client
2 years ago

Very friendly and professionally experienced.

PAUL BUCKLEY

PAUL BUCKLEY

Verified Client
2 years ago

None

Luke D’Anastasi

Luke D’Anastasi

Verified Client
3 years ago

Personalized service that meets the clients needs. Going through a new property build and Susan has been a life saver and looked out for my best interests, thus easing my mind. Highly recommended.

Paul Frost

Paul Frost

Verified Client
3 years ago

A professional organisation with a passion for detail.

M Gandy

M Gandy

Verified Client
3 years ago

Very efficient and courteous service from Susan Gale-Phillips throughout a sale process. Susan's communication and professionalism was greatly appreciated. Will continue to work with this team for future needs.

Nap Elly

Nap Elly

Verified Client
3 years ago

We had a very good experience, they always try to help us in the short time. Very professional, understanding and friendly service.

Mary Humphreys

Mary Humphreys

Verified Client
3 years ago

Misko was a great help in guiding our large family through the processes of our mothers. . He displayed the knowledge we required and patience we needed, even dealing with my very basic zoom knowledge.

Del A

Del A

Verified Client
3 years ago

We highly recommend Kelly and Chapman Lawyers. Misko Vujnovic, Lawyer and Susan Gale-Phillips, Conveyancer were fabulous in their efficient, professional but caring and friendly assistance at a difficult time for us. They both made us very comfortable and explained everything with great patience and made things so easy for us. They were in constant contact with us and if we had a question it was answered very promptly, even outside normal business hours. Their professionalism was excellent.

Andrew Taylor-Harris

Andrew Taylor-Harris

Verified Client
3 years ago

None

Bob Tully

Bob Tully

Verified Client
3 years ago

None

Olga Kononchuk

Olga Kononchuk

Verified Client
3 years ago

None

Barbie Steel

Barbie Steel

Verified Client
3 years ago

Excellent communication and attention to detail made our experience pleasant and efficient. I would definitely recommend Kelly and Chapman.

Janet Tan

Janet Tan

Verified Client
3 years ago

We needed to have our wills written.Our experience with Misko was a positive one. He executed with understanding and professionalism. I will not hesitate to enlist his expertise when I next needed a lawyer.

Kellie Rennie

Kellie Rennie

Verified Client
3 years ago

Misko and Susan made a very difficult time much easier to manage and get through. Misko handled the will of a late friend seamlessly and Susan sold her property efficiently and covered off all of the annoying issues. I would recommend both to anyone managing probate and/or selling of a property. Thank you to both of you.

Daniel Tyzack

Daniel Tyzack

Verified Client
3 years ago

Susan managed the sale of our home and purchase of our new property. She was extremely efficient and professional following up on issues promptly and even outside business hrs.

Would highly recommend.

Sylvia Kronberg

Sylvia Kronberg

Verified Client
3 years ago

None

Carol Marriott

Carol Marriott

Verified Client
3 years ago

I dealt with Kelly and Chapman over a period of 6 months. From the first meeting I felt totally comfortable - from Power of Attorney through to the finalisation of the Estate. I had the privilege of dealing with Misko Vujnovic (Lawyer) and Susan Gale-Phillips (Conveyancer) - the professional and yet friendly manner I experienced (including Reception) was outstanding. I was kept informed every step of the way - not once having to contact them to see where things were at, eliminating personal stress. I worked in Real Estate for 52 years and NEVER experienced service like this. I have no hesitation what so ever in recommending Kelly and Chapman to anyone seeking reliable, professional Legal Services.

Contact Information

Kelly & Chapman Lawyers + Notary Public Melbourne

1/300 Centre Rd, Bentleigh VIC 3204

Bentleigh VIC

Phone

+61395572915

Office Hours

Mon-Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm

By appointment available

Languages

English

Payment Methods

Cash, Card, EFTPOS

Payment plans available

Client Ratings

4.9

Based on 50 reviews

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