Bev Clark

Director Clark Panagakos Family Law

Adelaide, SA

About Bev

Bev Clark, a seasoned legal professional, has been a key figure at Belperio Clark since 1992 and currently serves as the Director at Clark Panagakos Family Law. Admitted as a practitioner in 1987, Bev brings a wealth of experience across various legal domains, with family law being her current focus. Her background in general practice has given her a comprehensive understanding, which she leverages to deliver exceptional outcomes for her clients. Bev's dedication to resolving disputes amicably is evident through her accreditation as a mediator and her commitment to collaborative law. She was among the first in South Australia to be trained in this approach and has played a significant role in its development within the region. As a founding member of the Adelaide Collaborative Practice Group and the Australian Association of Collaborative Professionals, she remains an active advocate for non-litigious resolution methods. Her involvement extends to international forums, where she consistently contributes to and learns from the global collaborative law community. Beyond her legal career, Bev is an accredited behavioural trainer for over 30 years, applying positive reinforcement techniques in dog training. Her interests also include baking, travelling, and family time, reflecting her dynamic character. Bev's educational foundation was laid at the University of Adelaide, where she earned her Bachelor of Laws, complemented by a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the South Australian Institute of Technology. Her career path has seen her contribute significantly to various legal practices before establishing and expanding her own ventures, maintaining a strong presence in family law and personal injury matters.

Practice areas

Family Law

Resume

Experience

Director

Clark Panagakos Family Law

Mar 2023 - Present • 3 years 7 months

Family, Divorce and Injury Lawyer, Collaborative practitioner and Mediator

Belperio Clark

Sep 2008 - Mar 2023 • 14 years 6 months

Collaborative lawyer and Mediator

Belperio Clark

Jan 2008 - Jun 2012 • 4 years 5 months

Behavioural Trainer

Adelaide Pet Dog Training

Jan 2005 - Jun 2012 • 7 years 5 months

Partner

Belperio Clark

Jan 2000 - Jan 2008 • 8 years

Family and Injury Lawyer

Roberts Belperio Clark, Von Doussas, WAG Morris Pearce and Associates and Genders Wilson

Jan 1987 - Dec 2000 • 13 years 11 months

Education

GDLP

South Australian Institute of Technology

1986

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

University of Adelaide

1984 - 1987

Contact information

Adelaide, SA

174 Wright Street, Adelaide, SAWebsite

Practice certificate

Name: Bev Clark
Date of admission: 1987
Certification type: A

Last checked: 19 Mar 2026 • Checked with Law Society of South Australia

Practice areas

Family Law