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Areté Legal

What is Areté?

What is Areté?

What is Areté?

Areté (pronounced: are-eh-tey) is an ancient Greek word that has more than one meaning. 


Areté means the virtue of Excellence in All Areas. Areté is the true essence of things; it is moderation, justice, happiness and moral duty, all together in their perfect states. 


Areté Legal strive to achieve Areté not only as professionals but as human beings. 


To achieve Areté in your matter, we understand the balance of what you need and what you want including:


  • you want competent and practical legal advice you can easily understand
  • you need reliable, timely and responsive communication
  • you want a professional, courteous, fair and understanding lawyer
  • you need a lawyer who will support you and work hard to resolve any issues 
  • you want resources to help guide and educate so you understand the steps involved in your matter 


By providing you with practical legal advice, support and access to resources, we help you gain a better understanding of the legal world to achieve your Areté. 


Areté Legal - Excellence in all Areas

Practice Areas

What is Areté?

What is Areté?

Areté Legal can assist in the areas of:


Conveyancing       

                                

  • Acting for Purchasers                          
  • Acting for Vendors 
  • Residential properties
  • Commercial properties


Property Transfers 


  • Spousal transfers for asset protection
  • Family law property matters
  • Entity transfers - companies ad SMSF's


General and other Property


  • Registering/discharging a mortgage
  • Preparation of Loan Agreements
  • Registering  withdrawing Caveats
  • Application by Surviving Proprietors
  • Application by Legal Personal Representative



Estate Planning 

  • Preparation of Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney
  • Superannuation Death Benefit Nominations


Estate Administration 

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Our Approach

Experience, Detail and Care

Experience, Detail and Care

Areté Legal is a mostly digital law firm, meaning we can hold virtual meetings at times that suit you from the comfort of your home or office to save you time. We also offer electronic signing of documents and Verification of Identity services for your convenience. If a face to face, in person meeting is preferred this is also welcomed -  whatever method bests suits your needs.


Areté Legal support you and are dedicated to guiding you through your legal matter. We help you understand the process and the actions we take on your behalf. 


Areté Legal provide pragmatic, proactive, straightforward and helpful advice and work with you to achieve your goals. 



Experience, Detail and Care

Experience, Detail and Care

Experience, Detail and Care

With over 15 years' experience in the legal industry, working across multiple jurisdictions in exclusive areas of law, we are well equipped to assist you. 


We have the knowledge, expertise and understanding to handle your matter with the upmost professionalism, care and practicality.


We will work with you every step of the way to make sure you understand the legal process, the choices you are making and you feel informed and empowered to make them. 


Check out testimonials from our very happy clients!

Testimonials

who we are

Nerissa Thompson, Principal Lawyer

Nerissa is the Principal Lawyer and Founder of Areté Legal.  


Having over 15 years' experience in the legal industry working in small and medium private practice firms in the areas of property with a focus on conveyancing as well as estate planning and estate administration. 


Nerissa focused the development of her expertise in the area of estate planning at an Australian trustee company servicing clients across three states including Victoria, New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory.


She prides herself on her client centric attitude, providing her clients with reliable and practical legal advice that is appropriate and comprehensive to suit their needs and circumstances. 


Nerissa holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Business – Event Management from Victoria University, a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from the College of Law and completed the Practice Management Course for Lawyers from the Law Institute of Victoria.


Nerissa was admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of Victoria in 2010 and is a member of the Law Institute of Victoria.


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