David Phelan
Special Counsel | Wills & Estates | Commercial Litigation

Expertise

David was admitted in 1998 and has practised widely in Wills & Estates, Estates Litigation as well as Commercial Litigation with well-regarded Melbourne CBD firms.   

David applies his legal skills and experience to advise clients about their dispute resolution options and guide them through what can be a stressful and uncertain time.  

His areas of practice include:

• Wills and Estates litigation including family provision claims and applications to remove Executors
• Disputes arising from allegations of the misuse of a power of attorney
• Contract disputes
• Commercial and business disputes
• Personal and corporate insolvency
• Misleading and deceptive conduct claims
• Debt recovery
• Domestic building disputes

David enjoys using legal means to find a practical outcome to a dispute for his clients on a commercial basis.

About David

David is a keen cricket supporter who also enjoys the latest movies and stand-up comedy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws – University of Melbourne
• Bachelor of Commerce –  University of Melbourne
• Accredited Specialist – Commercial Litigation – Law Institute of Victoria (2018)

Admissions

• Supreme Court of Victoria
• High Court of Australia 

Memberships and Committees

• Law Institute of Victoria