Joanne Simmonds

Joanne Simmonds is a trusted and highly experienced lawyer based in Beaumaris, Victoria, with over 30 years of dedicated service to individuals, families, and business owners across Bayside Melbourne. A proud alumnus of Monash University, Joanne blends a strong academic background with extensive hands-on legal experience. Her deep roots in the Bayside community, where she has raised her two daughters, provide her with a genuine understanding of the local needs. She has served clients in Beaumaris and nearby suburbs such as Mentone, Cheltenham, Black Rock, Sandringham, and Brighton. Joanne is recognised for her compassionate approach, offering practical legal advice tailored to each client's unique circumstances. Her wide-ranging legal services include estate planning, covering standard and complex Wills, Testamentary Trusts, Special Disability Trusts, Powers of Attorney, deceased estates, and retirement and aged care planning. She also handles business and commercial matters, including Retail and non-Retail Leases, with a focus on achieving fair and sustainable outcomes. Joanne's commitment extends beyond one-off legal assistance, as she proudly nurtures long-term relationships with families across Bayside and beyond, supporting not only her clients but their children and grandchildren as well. By adapting to the evolving needs of families, she ensures continuity, trust, and personalised legal solutions through every stage of life. For those seeking an experienced estate planning lawyer, wills and estates solicitor, or commercial lawyer in Bayside, Joanne offers local knowledge, personalised service, and a wealth of trusted legal expertise.