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Legacy Legal

5.0(23 reviews)See reviews ↓·Geelong

About the company

Legacy Legal is a law firm based in Geelong. Ben McCarthy is the Principal Director. The firm specialises in Family Law and offers mediation services. It provides wills and estates services including estate planning, powers of attorney, probate, and trust administration. Conveyancing services are also offered. Legacy Legal is a full-service law firm. Its liability is limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation. A free initial appointment is available.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Legacy Legal earns consistent praise for the family law work of Ben McCarthy, whose guidance through separation, divorce and financial settlements is described across reviews as steady, patient and plainly explained. Clients note that he kept them informed at every stage, answered calls and emails without delay, and gave each question proper time rather than rushing the conversation. A theme running through the feedback is the care shown during emotionally difficult matters, including a drawn-out matter spanning three years that reached a favourable result.

His advice is characterised as knowledgeable, professional and economical, and comments frequently highlight his preparation and attention to both large and small details. Support staff receive similar acknowledgement for attentive service and for regular check-ins as matters progressed. Those writing from Geelong describe proceedings that felt uncomplicated and well handled from the outset. Communication around each stage, kindness through a hard period, and dependable representation in family law disputes and property settlements recur throughout the accounts, with many stating they would engage Ben and the practice again.

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Elise A2 August 2026

I spoke with around 10 different lawyers before deciding who to go with, and know I made the right choice with Ben at Legacy Legal. From the start, Ben gave honest, practical advice and explained everything in a way that was easy to understand. He was always quick to get back to me, kept me updated throughout the process, and took the time to answer my questions and concerns. Going through this can be really stressful, but Ben's calm, understanding approach made the process so much more manageable. He is knowledgeable, approachable, and communicates really well, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Ben. I'm very grateful.

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Antony Gaskin22 June 2026

Ben was extremely efficient and gave great and concise advice in relation to my family law and estate matter. Great work Ben:)

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Ange P19 June 2026

Ben has been absolutely amazing, he was so kind and supportive, everything was stress free and so professional, very prompt replies to any questions I had, I truly recommend Ben at Legacy Legal, I’m so grateful for all Ben’s help and support.

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Melissa Haigh16 June 2026

Ben was a pleasure to work with, very straightforward and cost efficient. Would recommend using him for any family law matter. Very helpful and knowledgeable, always willing to offer more information if feeling concerned. 100% recommendation. Thank you

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Kate Dewey23 April 2026

I highly recommend Ben McCarthy for anyone navigating separation or complex legal matters. During what has been a deeply challenging and emotional time, Ben has been an incredibly steady and reassuring presence. His professionalism and clarity stood out from the beginning, but what truly made a difference was the way he approached everything with care, patience, and genuine understanding. He consistently took the time to explain each step of the process in a way that made me feel informed and supported, rather than overwhelmed. His ability to balance strategic, practical advice with empathy helped me navigate decisions with a sense of confidence and calm that I didn’t think was possible at the time. Ben is thoughtful, thorough, and grounded in his approach, always focused on achieving fair and realistic outcomes. I’m genuinely grateful to have had his guidance and support through this process, and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to others going through something similar.

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Michelle McGennisken22 April 2026

I reached out to Ben McCarthy at Legacy Legal when I needed assistance with Financial Disclosure. What can I say but wow! Ben was highly professional and supportive throughout a very difficult time in my life. He communicated clearly and made me feel supported and reassured every step of the way. Ben was very knowledgeable when answering any questions I had and I was kept well informed throughout the whole process. He went above and beyond to ensure the best possible outcome. I have no hesitation recommending Ben He was the absolute best. Thankyou!

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Chris P16 March 2026

Ben was an absolute pleasure to deal with and ensured the process was as stressfree as possible. I will be recommending everyone that requires legal services to speak with Ben.

Law firms & solicitors in Geelong compared

Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 12 businesses in this category in Geelong are compared.

RankProviderRatingReviewsOpen Sat.
1EAS Legal Geelong★ 5,0188Yes
2Ben von Einem & Associates★ 5,0117No
3Agar Singh Legal★ 5,048No
4WS Lawyers★ 5,024No
5Legacy Legal (this page)★ 5,023No
Contact
+61352129010www.legacylegal.com.auUnit 2/110 Little Malop St, Geelong VIC 3220
Working hours
Monday09:00–17:00
Tuesday09:00–17:00
Wednesday09:00–17:00
Thursday09:00–17:00
Friday09:00–17:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed