Faram Ritchie Davies

Faram Ritchie Davies is a law firm based in Shepparton. The firm serves Shepparton and surrounding areas, as well as interstate and international clients. It provides pro bono services to schools, sporting associations, and clubs. The firm was a nominee in the Shepparton Chamber of Commerce Business Awards. It offers a reduced fee initial consultation.

Tim Davies is a Principal with over 40 years of legal practice, including 30 years in the Greater Shepparton region. He holds LL.B, B.Com, M. Tax, MBA., CPA. Davina Pugliese is a Senior Lawyer with more than 18 years' experience and holds LL.B, B. Bus (Dist.). Nicole Batey is a Property Law Clerk, an Associate of the Institute of Legal Executives (Victoria), and joined the firm in 2018. Rachael James is a Law Clerk who commenced in 2022. Amanda Davies is a Probate Clerk who joined in 2021. Catherine Kielty is a Wills Clerk who has worked with Tim Davies since 1989 and became a member of the Institute of Legal Executives in the UK in 1999. Sam Calleri is the Practice Manager and has been with the firm since 2017. The firm's main service areas include business purchases and sales, property law, conveyancing, leases, general commercial law, deceased estates and estate planning, wills, medical appointments and powers of attorney, and will disputes.

Nicole Batey is named repeatedly in feedback about this Shepparton law firm, particularly for guiding clients through the purchase or sale of a home and finalising paperwork remotely. Customers describe those transactions as smooth and straightforward, with questions answered from the outset, other parties liaised with on the client's behalf, regular updates provided and settlements completed on time. Something that features in review after review is the promptness of the service, with matters handled efficiently at a fee clients regard as reasonable for the work involved. James Maxwell receives particular mention for standing by clients through difficult periods, treating them with respect and empathy and pursuing their interests in sensitive matters.

Reviewers also note that staff are caring, knowledgeable and supportive, offering quality advice on family and estate issues, and several describe confidence in the firm's handling of all their legal needs. Clients value the clear communication maintained before and after work is completed, the professionalism of the team and the personal attention of named solicitors. Those dealing with stressful circumstances, including court matters, report feeling supported throughout, with one long-standing client noting a relationship built on trust in the firm's handling of every legal requirement that arises.