Melissa Mahoney
Melissa has more than nine years of experience in the legal industry and has supported clients through some of the most challenging periods of their lives.
Melissa began her legal career in Personal Injury Law before transitioning to practise exclusively in Family Law and Civil Law in 2023. While committed to resolving matters efficiently and wherever possible without court intervention, she also brings a meticulous and strategic approach to litigation. She combines technical legal expertise with practical guidance, ensuring her clients feel informed, supported and empowered throughout the legal process.
Melissa completed her Bachelor of Laws (Honours) at Queensland University of Technology in 2021, followed by her Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice at the College of Law in the same year. She was admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland in 2021 and subsequently admitted to the High Court of Australia.
Prior to pursuing a legal career, Melissa completed a Bachelor of Social Science, majoring in Human Services, and a Graduate Diploma of Wellness. She also worked in employment services, supporting people with verified and non-verified disabilities to obtain and maintain employment. During this time, she undertook volunteer work in several developing countries. These experiences have given Melissa a broader understanding of the diverse challenges individuals and families may face, informing her empathetic and practical approach to her legal practice.
Outside of her legal career, Melissa enjoys spending time with family and friends, as well as reading, exercising, gardening and baking.
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Melissa has more than nine years of experience in the legal industry and has supported clients through some of the most challenging periods of their lives.
Melissa began her legal career in Personal Injury Law before transitioning to practise exclusively in Family Law and Civil Law in 2023. While committed to resolving matters efficiently and wherever possible without court intervention, she also brings a meticulous and strategic approach to litigation. She combines technical legal expertise with practical guidance, ensuring her clients feel informed, supported and empowered throughout the legal process.
Melissa completed her Bachelor of Laws (Honours) at Queensland University of Technology in 2021, followed by her Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice at the College of Law in the same year. She was admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland in 2021 and subsequently admitted to the High Court of Australia.
Prior to pursuing a legal career, Melissa completed a Bachelor of Social Science, majoring in Human Services, and a Graduate Diploma of Wellness. She also worked in employment services, supporting people with verified and non-verified disabilities to obtain and maintain employment. During this time, she undertook volunteer work in several developing countries. These experiences have given Melissa a broader understanding of the diverse challenges individuals and families may face, informing her empathetic and practical approach to her legal practice.
Outside of her legal career, Melissa enjoys spending time with family and friends, as well as reading, exercising, gardening and baking.
