Ria Ellis

Ria Ellis is a seasoned solicitor known for her keen business sense and meticulous attention to detail. With a practice encompassing Family Law and Wills & Estates, she adeptly handles property settlements, children's matters, Binding Financial Agreements, Spousal Maintenance, and all areas of Succession Law. Ria is particularly skilled in complex and high-end estate planning, drawing from her experience in prominent commercial firms and her role as an Estate Planning Specialist at one of Australia's major banks. Currently a Senior Lawyer at Eastern Legal in Toorak Gardens, South Australia, Ria has been with the firm since April 2022. Her previous role at Jordan & Fowler in Adelaide further solidified her expertise in family law and succession planning across a range of intricate cases. Prior to this, Ria served as an Estate Planning Lawyer with ANZ Wealth Legal Services, enhancing her proficiency in estate administration and disputes. Her career also includes significant tenures as a Senior Associate at HWL Ebsworth Lawyers and Kelly & Co. Lawyers in Adelaide, where she contributed extensively to their Wealth Management & Succession teams. Ria's foundational legal training began at Cosoff Cudmore Knox, where she honed her skills as a solicitor. Ria is a graduate of Flinders University with an Honours degree in Law. Outside her professional life, she enjoys horse riding, reading, travelling, and spending quality time with her family, often at the beach.