Hanlons Barristers
& Solicitors

A respected Melbourne legal practice, now part of Parke Lawyers.

Established 1984

About Hanlons

Four decades of trusted Melbourne legal counsel.

Founded in 1984 by Ken Hanlon and Brian Reckas, Hanlons Barristers & Solicitors is a longstanding Melbourne legal practice known for property, estates and commercial work.

Today, the Hanlons name continues as part of the Parke Lawyers family.

Read about Hanlons

Established 1984

Continuing a longstanding Melbourne legal practice.

Founded by Ken Hanlon and Brian Reckas, Hanlons Barristers & Solicitors became known for trusted advice in property, estates and commercial matters. That practice continues today under the Parke Lawyers banner.

Wills & Estate Planning

Wills, testamentary trusts, EPOA, business succession and superannuation death benefits.

Probate & Deceased Estates

Grants of probate, letters of administration and estate administration.

Contested Wills & TFM Claims

Part IV family provision and Testator Family Maintenance claims, executor disputes and validity challenges.

Commercial & Business Law

Business sales, commercial contracts, franchising, shareholder matters and business succession planning.

Property & Conveyancing

Residential and commercial property transactions, conveyancing, leasing, subdivisions and property disputes.

Employment Law

Employment contracts, workplace policies, performance and termination advice, executive arrangements and Fair Work disputes for employers and employees.

Family law note: Hanlons has historically focused on property, estates and commercial matters. Family law services are now available through Parke Lawyers, and practical separation and divorce resources are available at divorce.info.

Continuing Practice