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Amelia Trotman stands out as a seasoned legal professional with over 17 years of dedicated experience in family law. As an Accredited Family Law Specialist, she is highly regarded for her extensive knowledge and expertise, making her a leading figure in the realm of family law. Amelia's career is marked by her role as the former head of the family law division at a prominent national law firm, where she managed a diverse team of 18 family lawyers across Australia. Her proficiency spans a wide range of family law matters, from drafting pre-nuptial, financial, and relationship agreements to handling high net worth property settlements that involve complex asset structures and multiple parties. Amelia is adept at resolving international property disputes and addressing both domestic and international relocation matters. Her skill set includes managing complex parenting cases, particularly those involving allegations of abuse or family violence, as well as dealing with spousal maintenance, injunctions, restraining orders, and divorce proceedings. Amelia is known for her compassionate and pragmatic approach, allowing her to foster trust and build strong relationships with her clients. Her ability to empathise and communicate effectively ensures that her clients receive the best possible outcomes. Beyond her client work, Amelia is a respected figure within the legal community. She is a past president of the Women Lawyers Association of Queensland and maintains active membership in the Queensland Law Society, the Family Law Practitioner’s Association of Queensland, and the Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia. Her contributions to the profession and her commitment to excellence have solidified her standing as a trusted adviser and advocate in family law.

Accredited Family Law Specialist / FDRP / Nationally Accredited Mediator
HRT Family Lawyers & Mediators
Aug 2021 - Present • 5 years 3 months

National Practice Director - Family Law
Armstrong Legal
Dec 2019 - Jun 2021 • 1 year 6 months

Partner
Armstrong Legal
Apr 2019 - Nov 2019 • 7 months

Special Counsel | Accredited Family Law
Armstrong Legal
May 2015 - Apr 2019 • 3 years 11 months

Immediate Past President - Women Lawyers Association Qld
Women Lawyers Association of Queensland (WLAQ)
Dec 2014 - Dec 2015 • 1 year

Senior Associate/Accredited Family Law Specialist
Michael Lynch Family Lawyers
Aug 2008 - May 2015 • 6 years 9 months

Associate
Sciaccas Lawyers Pty Ltd
Aug 2006 - Aug 2008 • 2 years

Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
QUT (Queensland University of Technology)
2003

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Law
QUT (Queensland University of Technology)
2000 - 2003

Law/Criminology
Victoria University of Wellington
1997 - 2001
Spotwood College, New Plymouth, New Zealand
1993 - 1997
Last checked: 1 Apr 2025 • Checked with Queensland Law Society