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Melbourne lawyers with deep litigation experience.
We build genuine relationships and provide advice you can trust.
Clear advice on complex disputes
Mazzeo Lawyers is a Melbourne litigation firm with more than 30 years’ experience acting for individuals, families and business owners. We advise on property and business disputes, family law property settlements, contested wills and estates, confiscation proceedings and other complex matters. We take the time to understand your situation, explain where you stand in plain English and give you clear, practical advice about how to proceed.
Nick Mazzeo - Principal
Practice areas
Where our experience is most valuable.
As a litigation practice, we are experienced in disputes where the stakes are significant and the way forward is not always straightforward. Matters can involve property, business interests, family relationships, trusts or estates, and often more than one of these at the same time. Our experience across these areas allows us to look at the matter as a whole and identify the issues that need to be addressed.
Explore the area closest to your situation to understand how we can help.
Property and business disputes
Family law
Property settlements after separation, including complex asset structures, de facto property matters, family trusts and parenting matters.
Wills and estate disputes
Will challenges, family provision claims, executor and administrator disputes, and probate and administration disputes.
Confiscation and proceeds of crime
Restraining orders, exclusion applications, forfeiture and confiscation proceedings under Victorian and Commonwealth proceeds-of-crime laws, including third-party property interests.
Personal injury
Other services
Conveyancing and property matters, commercial leasing, estate planning, and business sale and purchase matters.
Litigation depth, built in Melbourne
Experience that brings clarity when it matters most
Mazzeo Lawyers has more than 30 years of experience litigating and resolving complex disputes. We appear in the Supreme Court of Victoria, County Court of Victoria, Magistrates Court of Victoria, VCAT and the Federal Court of Australia. The firm is based on Queen Street in Melbourne’s legal precinct and is a member of the Law Institute of Victoria.
Much of our work comes to us by referral from past clients and other practitioners, a trust we value and work to keep. Every matter we act in receives the time and personal attention of an experienced lawyer.
- Supreme Court of Victoria
- County Court of Victoria
- Magistrates' Court of Victoria
- VCAT
- Federal Court of Australia
Our team
Meet the people behind the practice
Led by Principal Nick Mazzeo, who has more than 30 years’ experience in litigation and dispute resolution, our lawyers bring experience across the firm’s key practice areas. The team takes a consistent approach: understand the matter, provide clear advice and communicate directly throughout the process.
Our approach
How we work with you
The people responsible for your case are the people you speak to
We explain before we advise
We make sure you understand the position, the options available and the implications of each, including the likely risk, cost and timing.
Efficient where possible, prepared where not
Where a matter can be resolved through negotiation or mediation, we pursue that path. Where it cannot, we prepare thoroughly and are ready to litigate.
Client stories
What clients say about working with us
I cannot thank Sarah and her barrister enough. They were truly amazing throughout the entire process. Without their expertise and dedication, I was facing years without my kids. Following our last court date, the children have been removed from the order, and I’m finally looking forward to reuniting with them soon.
I couldn't have asked for a better team to represent me. Words truly can’t describe how thankful I am for getting my life and my family back. If you need people who will actually fight for you, look no further
If you’re dealing with a similar situation, I highly recommend the team of Tarrina H, Nick F, etc. -Mazzeo Lawyers. They’re not just lawyers, they’re problem solvers who genuinely care about their clients.
From the outset of my legal journey, Mazzeo Lawyers, especially Rohan Miller and Tom McCredie, provided unparalleled support, insight, and expertise. Their dedication to my case was evident through every step of the process, offering clarity and reassurance in a challenging time.
What truly sets Mazzeo Lawyers apart is their commitment to justice and the well-being of their clients. Undertaking my case on a no-win, no-fee basis, they ensured that I was not burdened by financial stress, allowing me to focus entirely on the case at hand. This level of client care and consideration is a rare find in the legal world.
Rohan and Tom are not just outstanding lawyers but exceptional human beings. Their empathy, combined with their formidable legal acumen, made a significant impact. They didn't just represent me; they fought for me, showing a deep understanding of the nuances of my case and a genuine commitment to achieving the best possible outcome.
I cannot thank Mazzeo Lawyers enough for their hard work, dedication, and the successful handling of my case. I highly recommend their services to anyone in need of expert legal representation backed by a firm that truly cares about its clients. Mazzeo Lawyers stands as a beacon of excellence in the legal community, and I am profoundly grateful for their support.
I wish everyone could have lawyers like you.
We thank you all very much.
Insights
Practical legal insights
Plain-English articles on business disputes, family law property settlements, contested estates, confiscation proceedings and related matters, written to help you understand where you stand and what the process involves.
Contact Mazzeo Lawyers
Discuss your matter with our Melbourne office
If you would like to understand your options, we would be pleased to discuss your circumstances. An initial conversation helps us understand your situation and advise you on the most sensible way forward. It is confidential, and it does not commit you to anything.
We are located at Level 8, 256 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000.
