Wightons Lawyers

Wightons Lawyers helps individuals and businesses in Geelong and nearby towns with family law, wills and estates, and commercial and property matters. The firm began in the 1890s when James Wighton started practising law in the area.

The team includes accredited specialists in wills and estates and in commercial law. Family law lawyers handle separation, parenting, property and child support matters, and appear in State and Federal Courts in Melbourne and Geelong.

Clients can call (03) 5221 8777 to arrange a consultation. The Geelong office moves to 347 Moorabool Street, South Geelong, on 26 October 2026.

Wightons Lawyers has offices in Geelong, Corio, Winchelsea and Ocean Grove. The Geelong office moves from 89 Myers Street to 347 Moorabool Street, South Geelong, on 26 October 2026. The firm serves Geelong, the Bellarine, the Surf Coast and surrounding regions.

The firm acts in wills and estates, including probate, estate planning and Will challenges. Justine Finlay and Jesse Rankine are accredited specialists in wills and estates, and Justine Finlay is also an accredited specialist in commercial law. Other work includes family law, commercial law, leasing, business sales, litigation, debt recovery and conveyancing. The family law team covers divorce, property settlements, parenting, child support and intervention orders.