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Established 1893 · Geelong
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Your local experts for legal services throughout Geelong & surrounds.

At Wightons, we provide our clients with a personal service across a wide range of legal matters. We are dedicated to building and maintaining long-lasting relationships that span generations — by focusing on what we do best, our clients receive a high-quality service they can trust.

1893
Est.
Wighton & McDONALD
Our Heritage
An accomplished law firm in Geelong

Over a century of service to the community.

Established in 1893, Wightons Lawyers has been servicing the legal needs of individuals and businesses throughout Geelong for over 130 years. We are committed to continuing our strong legacy of providing effective legal services to a standard beyond our clients' expectations — in a professional, prompt, honest and efficient manner.

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Practice Areas
What we do

Comprehensive legal counsel across the spectrum.

From wills and estates to commercial transactions, our experienced team provides personal, considered advice on the matters that shape lives and businesses — in Geelong, the Bellarine, the Surf Coast, and beyond.

01 / Wills & Estates

Accredited Specialists in Wills & Estates

From simple Wills to testamentary trusts, probate and estate litigation — guidance for every stage of succession planning.

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02 / Family Law

Professional family law services

Separation, divorce, parenting and property matters — handled with sensitivity, clarity and care.

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03 / Property & Conveyancing

Reliable conveyancing services

Residential, rural and commercial conveyancing — proficient in PEXA and Duties Online.

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04 / Commercial Law

Accredited Specialist commercial lawyers

Buying or selling businesses, leasing, franchising, partnership agreements and succession.

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05 / Litigation

Dispute resolution & litigation

From mediation to formal court proceedings — practical advice with a clear-eyed view of your options.

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06 / Incorporation & Trusts

Asset protection & tax minimisation

Discretionary family trusts, SMSFs, LRBAs, company incorporation and charitable trusts.

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07 / Notary Public

Experienced Notary Public services

Certifying and witnessing documents for international use — including apostilles and DFAT authentication.

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Sometimes in life we meet people who change our lives, and at the time I rang you I was so lost with what was happening to me. Without your support on that first phone call I wouldn't have known how to approach such a sad situation. Your approach to listening to me gave me faith and the knowledge to approach the shockwave of change I was experiencing.

— Michelle A Wightons client

To arrange a consultation with a member of our expert legal team, please call (03) 5221 8777

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