Velos Lawyers

lawyers@velos.com.au 03 8636 1800

Professional Melbourne Lawyers that you can trust

Our solicitors are proactive and considerate of the needs of our clients. At Velos Lawyers we act promptly, professionally and sensitively with all legal matters.

Why Choose Velos Lawyers

At Velos Lawyers we place great emphasis on seeking the best possible outcome for our clients. We understand that everybody’s circumstances are different, and we work with a knowledge of these differences to minimise disruption to the personal lives and businesses of our clients.

Services

Commercial Law

Wills & Probate

Personal Injury

Property Law

Debt Recovery

VCAT Hearings

Our Team

Bill Velos

Principal

bvelos@velos.com.au
03 8636 1800

Bill Velos, the firm’s principal was admitted to practice as a lawyer in 1985 with a Bachelor of Laws and Economics dual degree from Monash University. He practices largely in the areas of Commercial litigation, Commercial Law, Credit Law, Construction Law, Wills & Estates and Personal Injury Law.
Bill is a member of the Law Institute of Victoria and over the years has gained an extensive knowledge and experience in many areas of legal practice that he pursues. Bill has run many high end litigation proceedings in both State and Federal Courts and has extensive experience in these areas of the law.

Bill receives retainers from Credit Unions, Chartered Accounting firms, Financial Institutions and other corporate entities and a large part of the practice concerns recoveries for personal loans and secured loans from borrowers of the Financial Institutions. This area of practice has grown considerably in the past 10 years.

Bill also acts extensively for Developers, Construction Companies, builders and associated entities and has extensive experience in appearing and acting within the VCAT jurisdiction.

Steven Bragianis

Lawyer

sbragianis@velos.com.au

Steven is the newest member of Velos Lawyers, joining the team in 2018. Steven came to Velos Lawyers with a background as a generalist legal practitioner with a focus on deceased estates and estate litigation. Possessing a Bachelor of Laws with honours, Steven now practices in personal injury law and estate litigation.

Maria Boyd

Assistant to Bill Velos

mboyd@velos.com.au
03 8636 1828

Maria joined the team at Velos Lawyers as Personal Assistant to Bill Velos in 2015. With over 21 years of experience, Maria assists in a diverse range of legal matters, including commercial litigation, general commercial work, wills, estates/probate and mortgages. Maria has an Advanced Diploma in Business (Office Administration) and an Advanced Diploma Legal Practice at TAFE.

Lynda Johnston

Legal Executive – Conveyancing

ljohnston@velos.com.au
03 8636 1818

Lynda started in the legal industry in 1987 and has practiced in conveyancing since 1995. She commenced her employment with Velos in 2012. Lynda is knowledgeable with PEXA electronic settlements and proficient in all aspects of conveyancing including drawing mortgage documents. Lynda also has experience in workers’ compensation, debt recovery, wills and probate.

Vicky Modouris

Law Clerk

vmodouris@velos.com.au
03 8636 1836

Vicky was first employed by Velos Lawyers in the 1990s as a law clerk and administrative assistant. After taking a 10 year hiatus to raise her young family, Vicky re-joined the team at Velos Lawyers. Vicky is an invaluable member of the team and she continues to assist the lawyers with day to day file management.

Soula Avgeris

Receptionist

savgeris@velos.com.au
03 8636 1800

As our receptionist, Soula is the face of Velos Lawyers. She undertakes reception and administrative duties, while making clients and guests feel welcome. Soula joined the Velos team over 9 years ago, with significant experience in administrative work at various companies and organisations.

Testimonials

I have known Bill Velos and his staff at Velos Lawyers for 6 years. During this time they have acquitted themselves with professionalism and competency. I value the honest, pragmatic and sensible advice I have received and appreciate that they have endeavoured to secure outcomes for us in the most cost effective manner. I without reservation recommend Bill and his practice.

Anthony Lawless
Lawless Designer Home

I have had a long standing professional association with Velos Lawyers for over 20 years. Bill and his team have overseen all legal matters on our behalf, we unreservedly recommend them. He appreciates the importance of putting us in the best possible position to avoid or resolve any disputes and reduce any disruption to my business. Bill is a trusted advisor with great judgement and integrity. We highly regard the relationship and intend to continue to foster and maintain it.

James Mousios
Langcroft Constructions

I have used Velos Lawyers for over 15 years and have always received very professional legal advice. The team at Velos have always been proactive and considerate to all my needs. I am so happy with their service and the way they treat me as a client I refer them to all my family and friends without hesitation. I never think of going anywhere else.

Sam Gosios
Superpartners Pty Ltd

I have had the pleasure of working for and with Bill Velos since 1987 in my capacity as a professional and licensed Conveyancer. Over this period Bill has always performed his duties as a lawyer remarkably well and with utmost diligence and humility, particularly having viewed first hand some of the amazing results he has obtained for his clients in all jurisdictions. I have experienced working with a vast number of lawyers over my thirty (30) years working in the law and can honestly state that Bill is one of a kind when it comes to providing expert and concise advice and I have no hesitation commending him to my clients.

Martin Galea
Principle Conveyancing

Bill Velos of Velos Lawyers has acted for me for a period of over 25 years in numerous business and personal matters. During this time I have found Bill and the staff at Velos Lawyers to be highly competent and at the same time friendly in their dealings with me. I would not hesitate to recommend Velos Lawyers

Paul Bradbury
Nest Living Pty Ltd

I have known and worked in insolvency matters with Bill Velos of Velos Lawyers for over 20 years. During this time Bill and the staff at Velos Lawyers have acted for me in my capacity as a company Liquidator and I have found their work to be excellent. Bill has many years of commercial experience and has the ability to make sensible and practical decisions in the interests of his client. I would highly recommend Bill and his staff.

Craig Bolwell
Bolwell Kelson Advisory

Bill Velos of Velos Lawyers has acted for Orbit Homes and us personally since the mid 1990’s. Our experiences with Bill and his staff is that they undertake all legal matters requiring their attention competently, with a minimum of fuss and at reasonable cost. I would not hesitate in recommending Bill and his team at Velos Lawyers.

Craig & Paul Millson
Orbit Homes Group

I would highly recommend Velos Lawyers. Mr Bill Velos and his team responded promptly to my legal needs and kept me informed at all times while maintaining a high level of professionalism, sensitivity and support throughout my legal matters. This high level of efficiency was greatly appreciated.

Vicki Moraitis