Briana Kotzapavlidis

Principal Partner Arkadia Family Law

Hawthorn, VIC

About Briana

Briana Kotzapavlidis serves as the Principal Partner at Arkadia Family Law, leveraging over two decades of dedicated practice in family law. Known for her empathetic and practical approach, Briana is committed to guiding clients through their most challenging times with tailored plans and realistic advice. She delves deeply into clients' personal concerns and aspirations, providing clear options that bridge the legal, emotional, and financial aspects of their cases. Her proficiency encompasses a wide range of family law matters, including parenting arrangements, complex financial disputes, property settlements, financial agreements, and binding child support agreements. Recognised for her excellence, Briana is featured in the 2026 edition of Doyle's Guide as a Leading Family & Divorce Lawyer in Melbourne and acknowledged as a Preeminent Parenting & Children's Matters Lawyer in Victoria. Briana's professional journey includes her current role at Arkadia Family Law, where she has been a Principal since March 2024. Previously, she was a partner at Hargreaves Family Lawyers from March 2020 to March 2024, following her tenure as Principal and Special Counsel at Tisher Liner FC Law. Her experience is further solidified by her roles at Mills Oakley as Special Counsel and Senior Associate in Family Law, and earlier as a Family Lawyer at Marshalls & Dent. Briana holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts from Deakin University, reflecting her solid academic foundation in legal practice.