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Lake Legal Hunter Valley Pty Ltd
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Ellen Lake

Ellen Lake

Principal Solicitor Lake Legal Hunter Valley Pty Ltd

Maitland, NSW
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About Ellen

Ellen Lake is the Principal Solicitor and founder of Lake Legal in the Hunter Valley. With a career spanning two decades in the legal field, Ellen brings a unique, purpose-driven approach to her practice. As a sole practitioner, she ensures that each client receives personal attention throughout their legal journey, fostering a sense of continuity and a deep understanding of individual circumstances. Her approach is calm, direct, and practical, delivering clear and actionable advice to guide clients through complicated legal challenges. Ellen's expertise extends across family law, providing empathetic support through separation, divorce, and related matters. Understanding the personal and emotional aspects of family law, she helps clients navigate parenting arrangements, property settlements, divorce, and more, focusing on amicable resolutions whenever possible. In estate planning, Ellen crafts personalised plans that offer peace of mind, ensuring her clients' wishes are clearly documented and legally sound. Her professional journey includes significant roles as Principal Solicitor at Lake Legal, Associate Solicitor and Solicitor at Next Legal and Conveyancing, as well as various positions at local firms as a Legal Secretary. Ellen’s foundational training was completed at Charles Sturt University, where she obtained a Bachelor of Laws and furthered her qualifications with a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from The College of Law Australia. Her comprehensive skills are bolstered by early certifications, such as a Certificate in Conveyancing Procedures. Ellen's dedication to her clients and her field is reflected in her deliberate, client-focused practice, ensuring that every legal matter she handles receives the meticulous care it deserves.

Practice areas

Estate Planning
Family Law

Resume

Experience

Principal Solicitor

Principal Solicitor

Lake Legal | Hunter Valley

Apr 2026 - Present • 6 months

Associate Solicitor

Associate Solicitor

Next Legal and Conveyancing

Sep 2025 - May 2026 • 8 months

Solicitor

Solicitor

Next Legal and Conveyancing

Sep 2023 - Sep 2025 • 2 years

Graduate at Law

Graduate at Law

Moray & Agnew

Nov 2018 - Aug 2023 • 4 years 9 months

Legal Secretary

Legal Secretary

Local Government Legal

Jun 2017 - Nov 2018 • 1 year 5 months

Legal Secretary

Legal Secretary

Hunter Law

Feb 2015 - Nov 2018 • 3 years 9 months

Legal Secretary

Legal Secretary

Bale Boshev Lawyers

Aug 2012 - Feb 2015 • 2 years 6 months

Legal Secretary

Legal Secretary

Curwoods Lawyers

Apr 2011 - Aug 2012 • 1 year 4 months

Legal Secretary

Legal Secretary

O'Hearn Lawyers

May 2009 - Sep 2010 • 1 year 4 months

Legal Secretary

Legal Secretary

Sparke Helmore Lawyers

Feb 2008 - Feb 2009 • 1 year

Education

Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice

Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice

The College of Law Australia

2023 - 2023

Bachelor of Laws

Bachelor of Laws

Charles Sturt University

2019 - 2022

Certificate in Conveyancing Procedures for Support Staff

Certificate in Conveyancing Procedures for Support Staff

NSW Law Society

2018 - 2018

University Certificate in Workplace Essentials

University Certificate in Workplace Essentials

Charles Sturt University

2016 - 2016

Certificate III in Business Administration

Certificate III in Business Administration

MEGT Training

2008 - 2009

Contact information

Maitland, NSW

Suite 2, Level 1, 14 Bulwer St, Maitland, NSWWebsite

Practice certificate

Name
Ellen Louise Kate Lake
Date of admission
2023
Certification type
Principal of a law practice
Class
Law Practice
Region
NSW

Last checked: 27 May 2026 • Checked with Law Society of NSW

Practice areas

Estate Planning
  • Guardianship
  • Power of Attorney
  • Wills and Estates
Family Law
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Financial Agreements
  • Mediation
  • Parenting and Child Support
  • Property and Financial Settlement