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Clinton Hodgart

Principal CMH Lawyers

Melbourne, VIC

About Clinton

Clinton Hodgart serves as the Principal of CMH Lawyers, a dynamic Melbourne-based firm he founded, specialising in commercial litigation, property and contract disputes, employment law, debt recovery, and wills and estate planning. With admission to practise in both the Supreme Court of Victoria and the High Court of Australia, Clinton possesses a robust background in legal proceedings, having acted as instructing solicitor in appellate cases before the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia. His legal acumen is complemented by his accreditation as a nationally recognised mediator, reflecting his adeptness in negotiation as well as courtroom advocacy. Clinton's approach is centred around providing straightforward, plain English advice and maintaining direct client engagement from initial consultation through to case resolution. He leverages an esteemed network of barristers, selecting from experienced junior counsel to King's Counsel as dictated by the complexity of each matter. This ensures that each case benefits from expert input as required. Educated at the University of New England with a Bachelor of Laws, and further credentialed with a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from The College of Law Australia, Clinton's educational journey underscores his commitment to legal excellence. His focus on financial, practice, and risk management, alongside professional development, equips him with the strategic insight necessary for effective legal practice management. This, combined with his distinguished mediation credentials from the Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria, ensures Clinton is well-prepared to navigate complex disputes with skill and sensitivity.

Practice areas

Commercial Law

Employment Law

Estate Planning

Litigation & Disputes

Property Law

Resume

Experience

Principal Lawyer & Managing Director

CMH Lawyers

Jul 2026 - Present • 3 months

Lawyer

Parke Lawyers

Jun 2025 - Jul 2026 • 1 year 1 month

Property Lawyer

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Dec 2024 - Apr 2025 • 4 months

Lawyer

MNG Lawyers

Jul 2023 - Dec 2024 • 1 year 5 months

Commercial Manager

International WISE COUNSEL

Feb 2023 - Jul 2026 • 3 years 5 months

Assistant Project Manager

John Fitzgerald Civil Engineering & Project Management

Jun 2022 - Apr 2023 • 10 months

Education

Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria

The College of Law Australia

Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice

The College of Law Australia

2023 - 2023

Bachelor of Laws - LLB

University of New England (AU)

2019 - 2023

Bachelor of Technology - BTech

Swinburne University of Technology

2008 - 2010

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