Terri Papoutsoglou

Principal Lawyer TP Legal and Associates

South Yarra, VIC

About Terri

Terri Papoutsoglou serves as the principal lawyer at TP Legal & Associates, bringing over 30 years of comprehensive legal experience. She holds a law degree obtained in 2003 and has been actively practising soon thereafter. Her legal journey commenced in rural and metropolitan environments, culminating in the establishment of her own practice in 2013. Terri is particularly noted for her work in the Children’s Court, where her advocacy skills have earned her significant recognition. Terri is deeply committed to supporting vulnerable community members, dedicating time to various charity groups around St Kilda and metropolitan Melbourne. Her career includes roles such as an associate lawyer with Gorman & Hannan Lawyers, a senior lawyer at the Child Protection Litigation Office, and positions with Victoria Legal Aid and Verhoeven & Curtain Solicitors. Her education is equally distinguished, featuring a Bachelor’s degree in Law from Monash University along with graduate diplomas in Criminology and Applied Psychology. Outside her professional life, Terri relishes spending quality time with her teenage son, family, and friends in Melbourne. She also cherishes opportunities to travel to Greece, reconnecting with loved ones and embracing well-earned relaxation.

Practice areas

Family Law

Resume

Experience

Principal

TP Legal and Associates

Jun 2013 - Present • 13 years 4 months

Associate Lawyer

Gorman & Hannan Lawyers

Jan 2009 - Dec 2013 • 4 years 11 months

Senior Lawyer

Child Protection Litigation Office

Dec 2006 - Dec 2008 • 2 years

Lawyer

Victoria Legal Aid

Oct 2005 - Nov 2006 • 1 year 1 month

Lawyer

Verhoeven & Curtain Solicitors

Feb 2004 - Oct 2005 • 1 year 8 months

Education

Bachelor’s Degree, Law

Monash University

2000 - 2003

Graduate Diploma in Applied Psychology

Swinburne University of Technology

1996 - 1998

Graduate Diploma of Criminology, Criminology

University of Melbourne

1995 - 1996

Bachelor’s Degree, Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)

La Trobe University

1990 - 1993

Contact information

South Yarra, VIC

Level 19, 644 Chapel Street, South Yarra, VICWebsite

Practice certificate

Name: Terrie Papoutsoglou
Specialisations: Advocacy, Child Protection/Childrens Law, Criminal Law, Family Violence/Statutory Offences
Certification type: Principal without Trust
Region: VIC

Last checked: 24 May 2026 • Checked with Victorian Legal Services Board

Practice areas

Family Law