Years of experience

After 25 years working in the law, Brendan Fennelly knows how to make his clients feel valued.
Often people come to Fennelly Legal after receiving a referral from their family or friends.
“We’ve had generations of clients,” he says.
“We’ve seen grandparents, parents and now even grandchildren, and we like to treat them as part of the family.”
Brendan says with bigger firms, clients might see someone different every time they walk in.
“With us you get consistent representation and you’ll see the same person every time – me. People want to feel comfortable with their legal representative.
“When people see us they want the peace of mind that their best interests will be served in an efficient and cost-effective manner.”
Brendan runs his Belmont-based family-owned firm with wife and office manager Maree, who ensures everything “runs smoothly and clients’ needs are attended promptly”.
“She’s the friendly face of the practice,” he says. “She’s been here for quite a while.
“We’d like to think we’re a smaller family-oriented firm.”
Fennelly lawyers handle a wide range of legal issues including conveyancing, family law, succession planning, business law and administration of deceased estates.
“We take the time to understand your needs and find the best possible solutions to your legal problems without charging you the earth,” Brendan says.
Brendan specialises in elder law and has a detailed knowledge of the Retirement Villages Act.
“We’ve got considerable experience in that area,” he says.
“Some developments that are advertised as retirement living don’t provide the protection of the Act.”
“We help people who wish to enter retirement villages and we assist residents where disputes arise.”
Brendan is a graduate of the University of Melbourne and was admitted to practice in Victoria in 1989.
The Highton resident is a long-time board member of both Belmont Rotary Club and Geelong RSL sub-branch.
Fennelly Legal is located at 1/130 High Street, Belmont. To book a consultation with phone 5243 1959.