Middleton Maisner Legal

Middleton Maisner Legal is an incorporated private legal practice based in Mildura, tracing its roots to 1932 when it was founded by Norman J. Favaloro, a specialist in Matrimonial Law. The practice became Favaloro, Irwin & Richards in 1971 when John Irwin and Keith Richards OAM purchased it, and later became Martin Irwin and Richards in 2000 when Kay Martin OAM joined. Hugh Middleton joined in 2002 and eventually took ownership, while Lior Maisner joined in 2011 and became a partner in 2024. The firm provides a full range of legal services across North Western Victoria, extending to Broken Hill, Robinvale, Swan Hill, Ouyen and Wentworth.

It offers services including conveyancing, property and commercial law, criminal law, and estates and estate planning. Legal Aid services are available depending on eligibility. The firm holds numerous professional certifications and abides by all traditional and modern information security standards, and utilises artificial intelligence tools to support its work. It is a proud supporter of Cancer Council Victoria’s Financial and Legal Support Program.

Hugh Middleton is an accredited specialist in Criminal Law and has been practising law in Sunseria for well over twenty years. Sam Iamarino holds over 50 years of experience in legal practice in Mildura. Lior Maisner was admitted to legal practice in 2011. Sasha Leon Molina was admitted as an Australian Lawyer in 2022. Rebecca Batey commenced her legal career as a law clerk in 2018 and was admitted to practice as a lawyer in 2025. Donna Sandiman joined the conveyancing team in 2007.

Middleton Maisner Legal is described by clients as a practice where conveyancing and estate matters are handled with care and attention. Several reviewers highlight the way property transactions are managed, noting that contracts are kept moving and key dates are met, with clear communication maintained throughout. A detail many reviews return to is the professionalism and friendliness of named staff, particularly Lior Maisner, whose expertise and prompt attention are repeatedly praised, alongside Codi, Donna and the reception team, who are described as welcoming and helpful.

The drafting of a will and the preparation of a constitution for a community organisation are among the matters reviewers express gratitude for, with guidance offered through each step. Clients recall that complex situations were explained in plain language, with questions answered in an understandable way. Matters described include selling a farm and buying a new house, with reassurance offered during what clients found to be a stressful period. Reviewers frequently mention that instructions are followed through reliably, that correspondence is timely, and that the process feels organised from start to finish. The recurring theme is a team that listens first and then acts, with property settlements and estate planning handled in Mildura.