Litigation
Litigation support you can trust for fair and effective resolutions
Legal disputes can be stressful and time-consuming. At Fountain Law, our skilled litigation team guides you through every step, offering tailored solutions to resolve matters efficiently. Whether through negotiation, mediation, or court representation, we safeguard your interests and provide peace of mind.
Your trusted partner for litigation
From commercial disagreements and unpaid debts to family disputes and property matters, we approach every case with care and compassion. Whenever possible, we explore alternative dispute resolution methods like mediation and arbitration to save you time and costs. If court proceedings are necessary, our skilled litigators will advocate for your rights and guide you through each step, always focused on minimising stress and securing the best possible outcome.
We can help you with
Mediation, arbitration, or other alternative dispute resolution
Navigating a legal dispute doesn’t always mean heading to court. Mediation and arbitration provide less adversarial and more cost-effective ways to resolve conflicts. Our team facilitates these processes with skill and impartiality, helping you reach a fair resolution while preserving relationships and saving time.
Preparing for trial
When a case escalates to court, thorough preparation is essential. We manage every detail from preparing your documents to discussing your trial strategy. Our team ensures you’re fully prepared to present a strong case and achieve the best possible outcome.
Negotiation strategies
Effective negotiation can often resolve disputes before they escalate. We employ proven strategies to represent your interests and find common ground with opposing parties. Our goal is to secure favourable terms while minimising conflict and stress.
Representing you in court, arbitration, or tribunals
When disputes require formal proceedings, you can rely on our experienced litigation lawyers to advocate on your behalf. Whether in court, arbitration, or tribunals like VCAT, we provide confident representation to protect your rights and achieve fair resolutions.
Resolving disputes before they go to court
Not every dispute needs to end in litigation. Our team works to resolve conflicts early through communication and strategic planning, helping you avoid the time, cost, and stress of a courtroom battle.
Recovering debts
Unpaid debts can strain your business or personal finances. We assist in recovering owed amounts through effective demand letters, negotiation, and legal action if necessary. Our approach is efficient and tailored to reclaim what’s rightfully yours without unnecessary hassle.
Mediation, arbitration, or other alternative dispute resolution
Navigating a legal dispute doesn’t always mean heading to court. Mediation and arbitration provide less adversarial and more cost-effective ways to resolve conflicts. Our team facilitates these processes with skill and impartiality, helping you reach a fair resolution while preserving relationships and saving time.
Preparing for trial
When a case escalates to court, thorough preparation is essential. We manage every detail from preparing your documents to discussing your trial strategy. Our team ensures you’re fully prepared to present a strong case and achieve the best possible outcome.
Negotiation strategies
Effective negotiation can often resolve disputes before they escalate. We employ proven strategies to represent your interests and find common ground with opposing parties. Our goal is to secure favourable terms while minimising conflict and stress.
Representing you in court, arbitration, or tribunals
When disputes require formal proceedings, you can rely on our experienced litigation lawyers to advocate on your behalf. Whether in court, arbitration, or tribunals like VCAT, we provide confident representation to protect your rights and achieve fair resolutions.
Resolving disputes before they go to court
Not every dispute needs to end in litigation. Our team works to resolve conflicts early through communication and strategic planning, helping you avoid the time, cost, and stress of a courtroom battle.
Recovering debts
Unpaid debts can strain your business or personal finances. We assist in recovering owed amounts through effective demand letters, negotiation, and legal action if necessary. Our approach is efficient and tailored to reclaim what’s rightfully yours without unnecessary hassle.
Mediation, arbitration, or other alternative dispute resolution
Navigating a legal dispute doesn’t always mean heading to court. Mediation and arbitration provide less adversarial and more cost-effective ways to resolve conflicts. Our team facilitates these processes with skill and impartiality, helping you reach a fair resolution while preserving relationships and saving time.
Preparing for trial
When a case escalates to court, thorough preparation is essential. We manage every detail from preparing your documents to discussing your trial strategy. Our team ensures you’re fully prepared to present a strong case and achieve the best possible outcome.
Negotiation strategies
Effective negotiation can often resolve disputes before they escalate. We employ proven strategies to represent your interests and find common ground with opposing parties. Our goal is to secure favourable terms while minimising conflict and stress.
Representing you in court, arbitration, or tribunals
When disputes require formal proceedings, you can rely on our experienced litigation lawyers to advocate on your behalf. Whether in court, arbitration, or tribunals like VCAT, we provide confident representation to protect your rights and achieve fair resolutions.
Resolving disputes before they go to court
Not every dispute needs to end in litigation. Our team works to resolve conflicts early through communication and strategic planning, helping you avoid the time, cost, and stress of a courtroom battle.
Recovering debts
Unpaid debts can strain your business or personal finances. We assist in recovering owed amounts through effective demand letters, negotiation, and legal action if necessary. Our approach is efficient and tailored to reclaim what’s rightfully yours without unnecessary hassle.
Mediation, arbitration, or other alternative dispute resolution
Navigating a legal dispute doesn’t always mean heading to court. Mediation and arbitration provide less adversarial and more cost-effective ways to resolve conflicts. Our team facilitates these processes with skill and impartiality, helping you reach a fair resolution while preserving relationships and saving time.
Preparing for trial
When a case escalates to court, thorough preparation is essential. We manage every detail from preparing your documents to discussing your trial strategy. Our team ensures you’re fully prepared to present a strong case and achieve the best possible outcome.
Negotiation strategies
Effective negotiation can often resolve disputes before they escalate. We employ proven strategies to represent your interests and find common ground with opposing parties. Our goal is to secure favourable terms while minimising conflict and stress.
Representing you in court, arbitration, or tribunals
When disputes require formal proceedings, you can rely on our experienced litigation lawyers to advocate on your behalf. Whether in court, arbitration, or tribunals like VCAT, we provide confident representation to protect your rights and achieve fair resolutions.
Resolving disputes before they go to court
Not every dispute needs to end in litigation. Our team works to resolve conflicts early through communication and strategic planning, helping you avoid the time, cost, and stress of a courtroom battle.
Recovering debts
Unpaid debts can strain your business or personal finances. We assist in recovering owed amounts through effective demand letters, negotiation, and legal action if necessary. Our approach is efficient and tailored to reclaim what’s rightfully yours without unnecessary hassle.
Mediation, arbitration, or other alternative dispute resolution
Navigating a legal dispute doesn’t always mean heading to court. Mediation and arbitration provide less adversarial and more cost-effective ways to resolve conflicts. Our team facilitates these processes with skill and impartiality, helping you reach a fair resolution while preserving relationships and saving time.
Preparing for trial
When a case escalates to court, thorough preparation is essential. We manage every detail from preparing your documents to discussing your trial strategy. Our team ensures you’re fully prepared to present a strong case and achieve the best possible outcome.
Negotiation strategies
Effective negotiation can often resolve disputes before they escalate. We employ proven strategies to represent your interests and find common ground with opposing parties. Our goal is to secure favourable terms while minimising conflict and stress.
Representing you in court, arbitration, or tribunals
When disputes require formal proceedings, you can rely on our experienced litigation lawyers to advocate on your behalf. Whether in court, arbitration, or tribunals like VCAT, we provide confident representation to protect your rights and achieve fair resolutions.
Resolving disputes before they go to court
Not every dispute needs to end in litigation. Our team works to resolve conflicts early through communication and strategic planning, helping you avoid the time, cost, and stress of a courtroom battle.
Recovering debts
Unpaid debts can strain your business or personal finances. We assist in recovering owed amounts through effective demand letters, negotiation, and legal action if necessary. Our approach is efficient and tailored to reclaim what’s rightfully yours without unnecessary hassle.
Mediation, arbitration, or other alternative dispute resolution
Navigating a legal dispute doesn’t always mean heading to court. Mediation and arbitration provide less adversarial and more cost-effective ways to resolve conflicts. Our team facilitates these processes with skill and impartiality, helping you reach a fair resolution while preserving relationships and saving time.
Preparing for trial
When a case escalates to court, thorough preparation is essential. We manage every detail from preparing your documents to discussing your trial strategy. Our team ensures you’re fully prepared to present a strong case and achieve the best possible outcome.
Negotiation strategies
Effective negotiation can often resolve disputes before they escalate. We employ proven strategies to represent your interests and find common ground with opposing parties. Our goal is to secure favourable terms while minimising conflict and stress.
Representing you in court, arbitration, or tribunals
When disputes require formal proceedings, you can rely on our experienced litigation lawyers to advocate on your behalf. Whether in court, arbitration, or tribunals like VCAT, we provide confident representation to protect your rights and achieve fair resolutions.
Resolving disputes before they go to court
Not every dispute needs to end in litigation. Our team works to resolve conflicts early through communication and strategic planning, helping you avoid the time, cost, and stress of a courtroom battle.
Recovering debts
Unpaid debts can strain your business or personal finances. We assist in recovering owed amounts through effective demand letters, negotiation, and legal action if necessary. Our approach is efficient and tailored to reclaim what’s rightfully yours without unnecessary hassle.
Graham Fountain
Graham is used to fighting fires. With extensive experience in the states fire services, as both a volunteer and executive, he’s faced the heat in both the bush and in the boardroom. This comes in handy now as he forges a successful career in the law.
Graham is the Principal Lawyer and owner of the Fountain Law Group and a Nationally Accredited Mediator.
Graham has a reputation as a transformational, visionary, dynamic and highly responsive Non-Executive Chair/Director, CEO, Principal Lawyer, and Nationally Accredited Mediator. This experience provides Graham with well-honed governance, legal and strategic leadership skills arising from his demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, complex, and politically sensitive environment, evidenced by a diverse and successful career within the public, private and not for profit sector, across multiple national and local companies and organisations.
Graham’s proven track record in organisational change, improving business and brand performance through strategic foresight, service delivery innovation and inspirational leadership in small, medium, and large multi-faceted organisations provides a solid foundation to apply to supporting and providing tailored advice to his clients, and adds value to client’s personal and business needs. He leverages his wealth of experience to support companies, individuals, sporting bodies, professional athletes, sponsors, clubs and associations to negotiate and restructure their respective entity structures, arrangements and contracts.
As Graham has walked in the shoes of a Board Chair/Director, CEO and business owner, local businesses, executives and directors benefit from his expertise in both the law and life.
While he understands the finer points of the law, his strength lies in reaching commercial outcomes that will transform a business. Graham provides his clients with a holistic range of services that include negotiating mergers and acquisitions, sensitive business restructures, industrial agreements and working with all levels of government.
Not one to sit in the office, Graham’s true love is community. He has been involved with the CFA for over 48 years, volunteers with local sporting clubs and provides his oversight to several community organisations as a non-executive chair and director.
Grahams relief from the pressures of work lay in his family, including enjoying being a poppy to his newest members of his family.
Tristan Portelli
Tristan is a results-driven Associate with over 10 years of experience in the construction and property sectors. Holding a Juris Doctor and Business degree, he offers a unique blend of legal expertise and industry knowledge to provide tailored, practical solutions for his clients. Admitted to practice in 2021, Tristan has gained experience in a range of legal areas, including property law, retail and commercial leasing, and criminal litigation.
Beyond his legal practice, Tristan has previously served as a business advisor, helping clients make informed, long-term decisions that align with both their legal needs and business objectives. His client-focused approach emphasises clear communication, strategic advice, and innovative solutions that drive success.
Tristan is dedicated to building strong, trusted relationships, ensuring his clients navigate legal matters with confidence and clarity.
Outside of work, Tristan is actively engaged in community initiatives and enjoys spending his free time with his wife, discovering new foodie spots.
Shannon Humphreys-Grey
Shannon is a dedicated and dynamic lawyer at Fountain Law who was admitted to the legal profession in 2023.
Since being admitted, Shannon has worked extensively in litigation and commercial matters, including business acquisition and sales, entity structuring and shareholder frameworks, capital raising and loan/security arrangements and a range of other contractual matters. This includes the provision of independent legal advice and the development of complimentary strategies in respect to business and personal support to clients. Shannon supports a diverse range of clients with intellectual property and asset protection, and employment law matters. She also manages divorce applications for clients, supporting them through these sensitive transitions in their lives.
Beyond legal practice, Shannon is passionate about community engagement and serves as a Secretary to a Board of a local sporting club, where she contributes to the development and organisation of community-driven initiatives.
With a strong commitment to client service and a diverse range of legal expertise, Shannon is dedicated to providing practical and effective legal solutions to her clients while supporting the community through meaningful involvement.
Tayla Giarratana
Tayla utilises her administration experience to provide administrative support to our busy and experienced senior Consultant Lawyers. Tayla has the tenacity to work hard to provide quality administrative support including preparation of legal documents, filing, managing calendars, and coordinating correspondence. As a true team-player Tayla also provides general administrative support across the firm as a member of the administration team.
Outside of work Tayla enjoys spending time with her fiancé, daughter and their many dogs.
Madison Scully
Madison is a fresh face in the legal field, recently joining our team as a dedicated law graduate with a Bachelor of Laws. Friendly and enthusiastic, Madison brings eight years of customer service experience, enabling her to connect with clients easily and provide a welcoming environment.
Her strong work ethic and passion for law are driven by a desire to serve her community and make a meaningful impact.
Madison has a keen interest in family law and is excited to expand her knowledge into litigation and other legal areas as she grows with the firm. When she’s not in the office, you’ll likely find her enjoying a sunny walk, catching up with friends and family, or occasionally showing off her hidden talent on the dance floor—the worm.
Reach out for trusted litigation support
Our experienced litigation team is committed to providing tailored solutions that protect your interests and aim for efficient resolutions.
FAQs
While some disputes can be resolved informally, having a lawyer ensures your rights are fully protected and strengthens your position. At Fountain Law, our experienced litigation team can guide you through negotiation, mediation, or court proceedings to achieve a fair and legally sound resolution.
Avoiding court is often the preferred option to save time and costs. Our team excels in negotiation and mediation, working to reach an agreement that satisfies all parties. If court proceedings become necessary, we will represent you with professionalism and care.
The timeline for resolving a dispute depends on its complexity and whether it can be settled out of court. During your initial consultation, we’ll outline the expected process and keep you informed every step of the way to ensure a smooth and efficient resolution.
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