About Tara-Jane
Tara-Jane Torrisi, the Principal Solicitor and founder of Torrisi Legal, brings an impressive blend of experience and dedication to her practice. Raised in Western Australia, Tara-Jane has cultivated a legal career focused on helping individuals and families navigate the complexities of separation, divorce, parenting arrangements, estate planning, and probate. These are critical areas that often arise during crucial life events, and her belief in the power of informed legal guidance is central to her approach.
Before founding Torrisi Legal, Tara-Jane gained valuable experience in government-funded legal services, where she held both solicitor and leadership roles throughout remote regions of Western Australia and New South Wales. Her background in behavioural science enriches her capacity to understand and guide clients through the emotional intricacies of legal disputes, making her especially adept in handling sensitive family law matters.
Tara-Jane's legal journey involves advising and representing clients across different jurisdictions, focusing on parenting disputes, property matters, and domestic and family violence proceedings. Her dedication is further evidenced by her pursuit of a Master of Applied Law, which underscores her commitment to continuous professional development and the excellence of service she offers.
Educationally, Tara-Jane holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Behavioural Science from the University of Notre Dame Australia, followed by a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from the College of Law. Her ongoing academic pursuits, coupled with over a decade of experience in the community legal sector, underscore her capacity and passion for providing comprehensive legal support and fostering collaborative relationships within the legal community.