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Clark Panagakos Family Law

4.9(119 reviews)See reviews ↓·Adelaide

About the company

Clark Panagakos Family Law is a family law practice based in Adelaide. The practice was created by directors Bev Clark and Erica Panagakos, who together have 30 years' combined legal experience. Bev Clark and Erica Panagakos are Family Law specialists, accredited mediators and trained practitioners of Collaborative Practice.

The firm's team includes Bev Clark (Director), Erica Panagakos (Director), Alysia Panagakos (Senior Associate), Max Dilena (Associate) and Kaitlin Matthews (Solicitor). The firm's main services include Family Law, Child Support, Divorce, Property Settlements, Child Residence, and Pre-Nuptial and Cohabitation Agreements.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Genuine care paired with clear, practical guidance runs through the accounts left by people navigating separation, divorce and the division of property. Several buyers describe feeling supported and heard from the first consultation, with complex matters explained in terms that were easy to follow and advice shaped to each person's situation. Honesty about likely outcomes and costs is a theme that recurs, with clients noting that decisions were guided by their interests rather than by prolonging proceedings.

Erica, Alysia and Bev are named repeatedly for their warmth, accessibility and steady reassurance during stressful periods, and one account singles out a suggestion to try mediation before going further as proof of a sensible, less confrontational approach. A barrister, Dora Fuda, is also thanked for her work on a Family Court matter. Responsiveness when urgent problems arose, patience with questions at every stage and a noticeable easing of anxiety are mentioned again and again. The practice handles divorce, mediation and property settlement, and the closing sentiment from many is that they felt informed and genuinely looked after throughout.

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Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Tim30 June 2026

Working with Erica was an excellent experience. Her knowledge, expertise and proficiency in family law is unsurpassed. I highly recommend her for any family law issues you may have

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Matt Stevenson12 June 2026

I couldn’t recommend Erica more highly. She helped me through a pretty challenging time and made the whole process feel a lot less overwhelming. From the start, Erica was really approachable and easy to deal with. One thing that stood out was that she actually suggested trying mediation first, which showed genuine care about finding a practical and less stressful outcome rather than just pushing things further. Throughout everything, Erica was always clear in her advice, quick to respond, and very switched on. I felt like she really had my back and was looking out for my best interests the whole way through. If you’re looking for a family lawyer who is not only knowledgeable but also down-to-earth and genuinely supportive, I’d definitely recommend Erica.

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Phoebe Martin1 May 2026

Working with Erica Panagakos and her team has been one of the most positive professional experiences of my life. I was nervous walking in, but that feeling did not last long. From the moment I arrived and overheard Bev cheerfully telling the front desk about the local op shop lady setting a dress aside for her, I knew this was not your typical firm. There is a genuine warmth here, with real and kind people who also happen to be exceptional at what they do. I am incredibly grateful to Erica and the whole team. If you are going through something difficult and do not know where to start, start here.

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Dan Max9 April 2026

Erica and her team were absolutely outstanding. She was incredibly kind, professional, and always provided clear, realistic advice that helped me feel confident throughout the process. I especially appreciated how she encouraged me to handle as much as I could on my own with her guidance, stepping in at exactly the right time when her expertise was needed. Her support struck the perfect balance between empowering and reassuring. I highly recommend Erica and her team — a truly 5 out of 5 experience.

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Sarah Irwin26 February 2026

I couldn’t be happier with the outcome of my divorce, and it’s all thanks to my incredible lawyer. She was exactly what I needed — no‑nonsense, efficient, and completely focused on getting the results I wanted without dragging the process out. Her approach was clear, direct, and refreshingly straightforward. On top of her professionalism, she was genuinely lovely to deal with. I always felt supported, informed, and confident that I was in the best hands. I’m extremely grateful for everything she did for me and would highly recommend her to anyone needing strong, effective representation.

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Blair Huggard8 January 2026

Alysia did an absolutely fantastic job on my family matter - her expertise and tenacity made my process as smooth as possible. Once again thank you Alysia and the team for all of your efforts. Regards Blair

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luke ireland1 December 2025

I contacted this office after being with another firm for 18 months, In that time my parenting went from 50/50 to every second weekend to eventually nothing. Once I contacted Clark Panagakos. My case was given to Claire, It took two years as my case was complex with fabricated and plagiarised affidavits facilitated by my ex partners second Law firm. In and out of hearings to eventually having our son back on a 40/60 care share, as well as the financial settlement being resolved. Claire is very confident in her approach and has a vast knowledge to all matters within Family Law, She reacts very quickly to issues that arise from the other party. I highly recommend Claire to get your issues resolved. Or any other lawyer in that office . They are all tried and true. We are so grateful for your service Luke Ireland

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Contact
+61881513919clarkpanagakos.com.au174 Wright St, Adelaide SA 5000
Working hours
Monday09:00–17:30
Tuesday09:00–17:30
Wednesday09:00–17:30
Thursday09:00–17:30
Friday09:00–17:30
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed