About the company
Claven Burdess Lawyers is a family law firm founded in 2021 and based in Warrnambool. The firm is led by directors and lead lawyers Peter and Michael, who have over 36 years of combined personal injury legal expertise. Michael commenced legal practice in 2006 at a large personal injury law firm, and Peter commenced in 2007 at the same firm. Amanda Lambert joined in 2025 and works as a lawyer in the personal injury and employment law departments.
All lawyers are Practising Members of the Law Institute of Victoria. The firm primarily focuses on personal injury law. It assists workers with unfair dismissals and general protections employment matters. A 'no win, no fee' service is offered in most injury matters. The firm's liability is limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.
What customers say
Based on genuine customer reviews
WorkCover and TAC claims are the work described in the two accounts of this Warrnambool firm. Michael Burdess is named as the lawyer who acted on both matters, and his manner is described as professional, approachable, confident and friendly. The first consultation is recalled as compassionate, with the team committed to securing a favourable outcome, and each stage of the claim explained clearly while the client was kept informed as the matter progressed.
Care taken over the details and firm advocacy are said to have made a difference to the result. Correspondence by email and telephone is described as timely and thorough, and the client reports feeling valued throughout. WorkCover representation is the service the accounts return to.
Reviews
Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.
I cannot recommend Michael Burdess highly enough. He was my lawyer for both TAC and Workcover claims. He is professional, very approachable and easy to talk to, with a confident and friendly manner. Communication from the firm via email and phone was timely and thorough, and I always felt valued.
I can’t recommend **Claven Burdess Lawyers** highly enough for their WorkCover representation. From the very first consultation, their team was professional, compassionate, and genuinely committed to achieving the best possible outcome for me. Navigating a WorkCover claim can be overwhelming, but they explained every step clearly and kept me informed throughout the entire process. Their attention to detail and strong advocacy made a real difference in my case, and I always felt confident that my matter was in capable hands. What stood out most was their responsiveness and willingness to answer all my questions — no matter how small. They treated me with respect and understanding during a very stressful time. If you’re looking for experienced, supportive, and results-driven lawyers for WorkCover matters, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Claven Burdess Lawyers.
Family lawyers in Warrnambool compared
Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 4 businesses in this category in Warrnambool are compared.
| Rank | Provider | Rating | Reviews | Open Sat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Claven Burdess Lawyers (this page) | ★ 5,0 | 2 | No |
| 2 | Lane Family Law | ★ 5,0 | 7 | No |
| 3 | Irvine Lawyers Warrnambool | ★ 5,0 | 1 | No |
| 4 | SD Family Lawyers | ★ 5,0 | 3 | No |