Brendan Herbert
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Brendan Herbert

Brendan Herbert

Principal Lawyer Macpherson Kelley

location
Melbourne, VIC
Click to Reveal Phone Number(03) 861..

About Brendan

Brendan Herbert is a principal lawyer dedicated to assisting private clients in family law matters. He understands the vulnerability individuals experience when seeking family law advice and recognises the significant impact a lawyer can have during challenging times. Brendan approaches each case with empathy and commitment, guiding clients through the complexities of relationship breakdowns to achieve the most favourable outcomes for them and their families. His effectiveness stems from a calm and measured approach, aimed at reducing tension and facilitating constructive dispute resolution. Brendan views his role as a privilege and is motivated by the opportunity to apply his comprehensive experience across family law to enhance his clients’ situations while minimising stress, cost, and disruption. Brendan’s expertise encompasses all areas of family law, including property asset protection, complex property disputes, formalising agreements, litigation, negotiation, mediation, and resolving parenting disputes. His thorough and considerate handling of cases ensures clients are supported every step of the way.

Practice Areas

Family Law

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Experience

Principal Lawyer
Principal Lawyer
Macpherson Kelley
Jun 2018 - Present · 7 years 9 months
Senior Associate
Senior Associate
Macpherson Kelley
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 · 1 year
Associate (Family Law)
Associate (Family Law)
Macpherson Kelley
Jun 2016 - Jun 2017 · 1 year
Lawyer, Senior Lawyer
Lawyer, Senior Lawyer
Moores
Jan 2012 - Jun 2016 · 4 years 5 months
Youth Justice
Youth Justice
Department of Human Services
Jun 2006 - Jun 2011 · 5 years
Court monitor
Court monitor
Legal Transcripts Pty Ltd
Dec 2000 - Sep 2006 · 5 years 9 months

Education

Master of Applied Law (Family Law)
Master of Applied Law (Family Law)
The College of Law Australia
2014 - 2016
Grad. Dip. in Legal Practice
Grad. Dip. in Legal Practice
Leo Cussen Centre for Law
2010 - 2011
LLM Masters of Law (Juris Doctor)
LLM Masters of Law (Juris Doctor)
Monash University
2006 - 2011
BA (Criminal Justice Administration)
BA (Criminal Justice Administration)
RMIT University
2001 - 2005

Contact Information

Melbourne, VIC

LocationLevel 7, 600 Bourke Street, Melbourne, VIC
Click to Reveal Phone Number(03) 861..

Practice Certificate

Name
Brendan Herbert
Specialisations
Family Law
Certification type
Employee without Trust
Region
MELBOURNE VIC 3000
CheckLast checked: 2 Feb 2026
Checked with the Victorian Legal Services

Practice Categories

Family Law
  • Adoption
  • Enforcement Orders
  • Financial Agreements
  • Property and Financial Settlement
  • Provision Claims