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Deborah Culhane

Director Country Life Law

Lakes Entrance, VIC

About Deborah

Deborah Culhane is the Director of Country Life Law and is renowned for her dedication to empowering local communities through nuanced legal guidance. With a rich background as a corporate lawyer for a prominent hospitality and tourism company, Deborah brings invaluable insight into these sectors, ensuring clients receive comprehensive legal support tailored to their unique industries. She excels in working with agricultural enterprises, assisting them in navigating complex legal landscapes to secure sustainable growth. Deborah’s approach is distinguished by her commitment to understanding her clients' individual stories, needs and objectives. Recognising that rural settings often require distinct strategies compared to urban environments, she crafts bespoke legal solutions that fit each client's specific circumstances. Her genuine interest in clients' aspirations allows her to deliver holistic services that go beyond mere legal advice. Having practised law and provided business consultancy for over two decades, Deborah is deeply invested in the hospitality, leisure, and events sectors of regional businesses. Her tenure as In-House Counsel at Village Roadshow Limited equipped her with extensive experience in both domestic and international commercial law. This expertise has honed her ability to offer strategic legal support to tourism-based businesses, fostering transformative impacts on regional communities. Deborah also assists clients seeking lifestyle changes, guiding them in acquiring properties ranging from olive groves and wineries to charming bed and breakfasts in picturesque rural areas. Her passion for property and rural lifestyles dovetails perfectly with her legal practice, making her an invaluable ally for those pursuing a "tree-change." Active in her community, Deborah contributes her expertise as a lawyer, amateur violist, and advocate for women entrepreneurs. She is a board member of Business Wodonga and Metavision Institute Pty Ltd. Her enthusiasm extends to sailing, having participated in the 2013 Sydney to Hobart yacht race, and she avidly supports Women and Girls in Sailing.

Practice areas

Commercial Law

Property Law

Resume

Experience

Director

The Country Life Law Group Pty Ltd

Jan 2025 - Present • 1 year 9 months

Board Member

Corryong Health

Sep 2022 - Jun 2024 • 1 year 9 months

Board Member

Metavision Institute

May 2019 - Present • 7 years 5 months

Secretary

Duly Served Legal & Consulting

Sep 2018 - Jan 2025 • 6 years 4 months

Board Member

Business Wodonga

Sep 2017 - Present • 9 years 1 month

Board Member

Global Sisters

May 2017 - Feb 2021 • 3 years 9 months

Senior Associate

marshalls+dent+wilmoth

Feb 2017 - Jun 2018 • 1 year 4 months

Corporate Counsel

Village Roadshow

May 1999 - Feb 2013 • 13 years 9 months

Education

Master’s Degree, Property and Commercial Law

The College of Law Australia

2013 - 2018

Graduate Certificate of Management, Business Management

University of Melbourne

2012

Graduate Diploma Applied Corporate Governance, Corporate Governance

Governance Institute of Australia

2006 - 2008

BA/LLB, Political Science, Law

University of Tasmania

1988 - 1993

Contact information

Lakes Entrance, VIC

2 Gray Street, Lakes Entrance, VICWebsite

Practice certificate

Name: Deborah Culhane
Specialisations: Commercial Law, Conveyancing/Real Property, Small Business, Wills and Estates
Certification type: Principal with Trust
Region: LAKES ENTRANCE VIC 3909

Last checked: 26 Aug 2026 • Checked with Victorian Legal Services Board

Practice areas

Commercial Law

Property Law