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Kelly & Chapman Lawyers + Notary Public
A Local Law Firm That Stands Beside You
Trusted Legal Help for Life’s Turning Points
At Kelly & Chapman Lawyers, we’ve been helping people across Melbourne’s southeast make sense of the legal system for more than 50 years.
Whether you’re navigating divorce, buying property, facing charges or planning your estate, we’re here to guide you with clarity, calm and experience that counts.
We believe good lawyers do more than solve legal problems. They listen. They explain. They help you feel in control, even when life isn’t.
Real Lawyers. Real Results.
We’re not a call centre. We’re not a franchise. We’re a small, deeply experienced law firm built on relationships, not transactions.
Clients choose us — and stay with us — because:
We speak your language
We explain things clearly
No jargon. Just solid advice.
We act fast.
Legal problems don’t wait — neither do we.
We’ve seen it all.
Since 1966, we’ve handled thousands of matters in and out of court.
We’re on your side
How We Can Help
Powers of Attorney
Powers of attorney are legal documents that let you choose someone who can make decisions for you. Powers of attorney give you choice and control.
Civil and Commercial Litigation
Very few people want to be involved in court proceedings. They can be protracted, stressful, costly and the outcome is not always predictable.
Criminal Law
It is an unfortunate fact of life that ordinary, decent and generally law-abiding people occasionally fall foul of the law.
VCAT
Many minor and specialised disputes are dealt with at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT).
Wills & Probate
Wills & Probate focuses on managing a person’s estate after death, including validating wills, distributing assets, settling debts, and handling inheritance matters to ensure the deceased’s wishes are carried out legally.
Property Law
Property Law deals with the ownership, use, transfer, and protection of real estate and property rights, including buying, selling, leasing, and resolving property disputes.
Notary Public
If you’re sending legal documents overseas, many foreign governments, courts, and institutions will only accept them if they’ve been notarised by an appointed Notary Public.
Built on Respect and Results
We don’t measure success in billable hours.
We measure it in:
Relieved Faces
Restored Confidence
Outcomes That Change Lives
If you want a lawyer who listens first and speaks with meaning, you’re in the right place.
Serving Bentleigh and Beyond
Our office is located in Bentleigh, but our clients come from all over Melbourne, including Clayton, Bentleigh, East Brighton, Brighton, Caulfield, Hampton, Cheltenham, Highett, Hughesdale, Chadstone, Carnegie, Malvern East, and beyond.
We’re locals. We know the courts. We know the community. And we’ll fight for the outcome that works best for you.
What Our Clients Say
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Brilliant services for our family and businesses Highly recommend
Digital Attraction
April 24, 2026Always prompt and helpful. Great service.
Jude Perumal
July 2, 2023We 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!!
Ben Harris
April 28, 2025 -
Very Helpful and thorough. Always a pleasant experience working with Misco V.
Danny Wong
April 10, 2025Please don't use their service.
Jess Hartanu
January 8, 2024Nice and friendly service. Always welcoming and they are pretty quick with the process
Avr
April 22, 2025 -
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.
Zach Dimachki
August 25, 2023We 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.
Vin Tan
April 1, 2023Dealt with Misko found him to be very professional and trustworthy. Saved me a lot of money. I highly recommend him.
Andy H
June 14, 2023
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