Barrister
Areas of Practice
Equity & Property Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Building & Construction
Commercial Law
Family Law
Personal Injury & Negligence
Successions & Trusts
Qualifications
Appointments
Bar Association NSW – Legal Aid Committee
Bar Association NSW – Media & Information Law & Technology Committee
President – NSW Regional Women Lawyers Association
About
Michelle accepts briefs in equity and property, commercial law (building and construction), insurance disputes and family law. Michelle has extensive civil litigation experience and has appeared in the Supreme Court, Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, District Court and various tribunals.
Michelle has successfully represented clients in claims for historic institutional abuse, medical negligence, motor accident, workers compensation and other personal injury claims. In addition, she has worked on family provision claims, challenges to testamentary capacity and breach of executor duties claims.
Prior to being called to the Bar in 2023, Michelle was the owner and principal lawyer of Central Coast firm Meares Law, practicing primarily in family law and plaintiff litigation. Michelle has significant experience in complex parenting and property matters including valuation issues, company and trust structures, bankruptcy, superannuation including Australian and international pensions and appellate work. She frequently appears in parenting matters involving complex mental health and family violence issues.
Michelle was formerly a member of the NSW Council for Law Reporting and the Legal Aid Review Committee.
Michelle is a skilled negotiator who achieves the best outcomes and results.
Publications and Presentations
Curriculum Vitae
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