Patrick Mulligan
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Patrick Mulligan

Patrick Mulligan

Principal Lawyer Mulligan Lawyers Pty Ltd

location
Ringwood East, VIC
Click to Reveal Phone Number03 8580 ..

About Patrick

Patrick Mulligan, Principal Lawyer at Mulligan Lawyers, embodies expertise and dedication across a spectrum of legal fields. Admitted in 2009, Patrick brings a robust academic background with a double degree in Law and Arts from Griffith University and a Masters in Law focusing on commercial law and torts from the Australian National University. Since becoming a principal lawyer in 2013, he has developed a thriving practice known for its proficiency in family law, wills and estates, and commercial litigation. Patrick's career is marked by a series of pivotal roles, each reflecting his commitment to delivering exceptional legal services. At Mulligan Lawyers, he runs a comprehensive practice, offering expertise in litigation, conveyancing, property law, criminal law, family law, and wills and probate. Known for his plain English advice and strategic advocacy, Patrick has successfully represented clients in various courts, including VCAT, Magistrates, County, Supreme, and federal Courts. His tenure as Principal Consultant at Taylor Rose Lawyers saw him navigate family law, property law, tenancy disputes, criminal law, and commercial litigation across Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula. Previously, he established his own firm, cultivating a client-focused practice with offices in Collingwood, Ringwood, and Kinglake, emphasising family law, property law, and litigation. Patrick's early roles laid a strong foundation for his career, with significant experience as a Senior Lawyer at Taylor & Preston Lawyers and Goodman Group Lawyers, dealing with family law, employment law, wills and estates, and commercial law. His journey began as a Trainee Solicitor at Fairfields Lawyers, where he honed his skills in family litigation, criminal law, and estate litigation. Throughout his career, Patrick has been recognised as a tenacious advocate, committed to safeguarding his clients' rights and achieving favourable outcomes.

Practice Areas

Commercial Law
Criminal & Traffic
Employment Law
Estate Planning
Family Law
Litigation & Disputes
Property Law

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Resume

Experience

Principal Lawyer
Principal Lawyer
Mulligan Lawyers
Mar 2025 - Present · 1 year 2 months
Principal Consultant
Principal Consultant
Taylor Rose Australia
Jan 2024 - May 2025 · 1 year 4 months
Principal Lawyer
Principal Lawyer
Mulligan Lawyers Pty Ltd
Dec 2016 - Jan 2024 · 7 years 1 month
Principal Solicitor
Principal Solicitor
Mulligan & Associates Lawyers
Jan 2016 - Dec 2016 · 11 months
Senior Lawyer
Senior Lawyer
Taylor & Preston Lawyers
Apr 2015 - Jan 2016 · 9 months
Senior Lawyer
Senior Lawyer
Goodman Group Lawyers
Oct 2014 - Mar 2015 · 5 months
Principal
Principal
Mulligan & Associates
Nov 2013 - Oct 2014 · 11 months
Senior Lawyer
Senior Lawyer
Thexton Lawyers
Jan 2013 - Aug 2013 · 7 months
General Practice Lawyer
General Practice Lawyer
LAC Lawyers
Jan 2011 - Jan 2013 · 2 years
General Practitice Lawyer
General Practitice Lawyer
Sabelberg Morcos Lawyers
Jan 2010 - Jan 2011 · 1 year
Trainee Solicitor and Solicitor
Trainee Solicitor and Solicitor
FAIRFIELDS LAWYERS
Jan 2008 - Jan 2010 · 2 years

Education

Master's Degree, Law
Master's Degree, Law
The Australian National University
2009 - 2014
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
The Australian National University
2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Griffith University
1996 - 2004
Bachelor of Law
Bachelor of Law
Griffith University
1996 - 2004

Contact Information

Ringwood East, VIC

Location2/72 Railway Avenue, Ringwood East, VIC
Click to Reveal Phone Number03 8580 ..
WebsiteView Website

Practice Certificate

Name
Patrick Mulligan
Specialisations
Advocacy, Child Protection/Childrens Law, Criminal Law, Family Law, Family Violence/Statutory Offences, Immigration Law, Litigation - general, Wills and Estates
Certification type
Principal without Trust
Region
VIC
CheckLast checked: 30 May 2026•
Checked with the Victorian Legal Services Board

Practice Categories

Commercial Law
  • Company Secretarial
  • General Advice
  • Trusts
Criminal & Traffic
  • Criminal Law
Employment Law
    Estate Planning
    • Deceased Estates
    • Disputes
    • Estate Administration
    • Guardianship
    • Power of Attorney
    • Probate
    • Wills and Estates
    Family Law
    • Children's Law
    • Divorce and Separation
    • Parenting and Child Support
    • Property and Financial Settlement
    Litigation & Disputes
      Property Law
      • Conveyancing