Joanne Smyers

Joanne Smyers is a dedicated Senior Associate with a pronounced focus on family law. Her journey in this field began during her university years where she volunteered at Community Legal Centres, nurturing a deep-seated passion for assisting individuals through complex family matters. Over the past 12 years, Joanne has honed her expertise in family law, providing compassionate and insightful guidance to her clients. Presently, Joanne is a valued member of Lakey Family Law and Mediation in Mornington, Victoria, where she has served as a Senior Associate since December 2023. Her prior roles include an Associate position at the same firm, and before that, she made impactful contributions as a family lawyer with Melbourne Family Lawyers, Resolve Conflict Family Lawyers and Mediators, and Lampe Family Lawyers. Her career commenced with a foundational role at Neal Collin Lawyers in Berwick, Victoria, where she developed her skills as a paralegal and later as a senior legal assistant. Joanne's educational background includes a Bachelor of Laws from Monash University and a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from The College of Law Australia, equipping her with the robust legal acumen that she consistently applies to her practice today. Joanne is committed to understanding each client's unique situation, providing tailored strategies to support them through challenging times, and striving tirelessly to achieve favourable outcomes.