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Melissa Benn

Melissa Benn

Principal Solicitor Hurlstone Park Legal

Hurlstone Park, NSW

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About Melissa

Melissa Benn is a solicitor with over 20 years of experience assisting families, elders, creatives, and community members through significant legal matters including wills, estates, property, parenting, and protective orders. At Hurlstone Park Legal, Melissa provides clear and practical legal advice delivered with empathy and respect, ensuring clients feel empowered and supported through each legal milestone. Her approach to legal care is deeply human and trauma-informed, focusing on clarity and kindness to help clients navigate complex and sometimes difficult situations. Whether preparing a will, advising on family separations, or assisting with future planning, Melissa’s work centres on promoting dignity and practical peace of mind. In addition to her legal practice, Melissa is committed to advocating for accessible law reform, end-of-life planning, and community education. She strives to demystify the legal process, providing strength and compassion to those facing vulnerable times.

Practice areas

Estate Planning

Family Law

Property Law

Resume

Experience

Principal Owner

Principal Owner

Hurlstone Park Legal · Self-employed

Feb 2005 - Present • 21 years 8 months

Entertainment Lawyer

Entertainment Lawyer

Frankel Lawyers

Jan 2000 - Dec 2002 • 2 years 11 months

Commercial Disputes Solicitor

Mallesons Stephen Jaques

Jan 1997 - Feb 2000 • 3 years 1 month

Litigation Paralegal

Allen Allen & Hemsley

Mar 1995 - Dec 1996 • 1 year 9 months

Summer Associate Law Clerk

Phillips Fox

Nov 1993 - Feb 1994 • 3 months

Education

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Sociology and Anthropology

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Sociology and Anthropology

The University of Western Australia

Bachelor of Laws - LLB, LAW

Bachelor of Laws - LLB, LAW

The University of Western Australia

1990 - 1994

Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist

Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist

Edith Cowan University

1982 - 1986

Contact information

Hurlstone Park, NSW

21 Crinan Street, Hurlstone Park, NSWWebsite

Practice certificate

Name: Melissa Anne Benn
Date of admission: 1996
Certification type: Principal of a law practice
Class: Law Practice
Region: INNER WEST

Last checked: 15 May 2026 • Checked with The Law Society of NSW

Practice areas

Estate Planning

Parenting and Child Support