Personal Experience

Joanne is a trusted and highly experienced lawyer in Beaumaris, Victoria, proudly serving individuals, families and business owners across Bayside Melbourne for over 30 years.

A graduate of Monash University, Joanne combines strong academic foundations with decades of practical legal experience. Living locally and raising her two daughters in the area (now both adults), she has deep roots in the Bayside community and a genuine understanding of the needs of local families and businesses throughout Beaumaris and surrounding suburbs including, but not limited to, Mentone, Cheltenham, Black Rock, Sandringham and Brighton.

As an experienced solicitor in Victoria, Joanne provides compassionate, practical legal advice tailored to each client’s circumstances. She is committed to delivering comprehensive legal services, including estate planning comprising standard and complex Wills, Testamentary Trusts, Special Disability Trusts, Powers of Attorney, deceased estates, retirement and aged care living, business and commercial matters including Retail and non-Retail Leases and general legal matters, with a strong focus on achieving fair and sustainable outcomes.

Joanne’s approach goes beyond one-off legal assistance. She is proud to support not only her clients, but also their children and grandchildren, building long-term relationships with families across the Bayside region and beyond. By understanding your family’s evolving needs, she provides continuity, trust and personalised legal solutions at every stage of life.

If you are looking for an experienced estate planning lawyer, wills and estates solicitor, or commercial lawyer in Bayside, Joanne Simmonds offers local knowledge, personalised service and over 30 years of trusted legal experience.