bdlegal is a boutique law firm in Gippsland, Victoria, providing Commercial and Legal Solutions to individuals, and small to medium size businesses.
Our team are professional, experienced and local.
Our experienced team are locals, some born and bred in Gippsland and Latrobe Valley, and we have seen the changes in our region over the last few decades. We’re familiar with the area and enjoy associations with local sporting and community organisations. After acquiring McDonough & Co. in 2017, bdlegal operates out of offices in Traralgon and Warragul.
Lawyers
Richard
Bridge
PARTNER
Born and raised in Latrobe Valley, Richard established Bridge Legal in Warragul in 2006, later partnering with Chris Drenen to form bdlegal.
Richard specialises in all facets of Commercial and Property Law, Complex Estate Planning, Deceased Estates and Probate, Business and Farm Succession Planning, Trusts, and Contractual Advice.
Chris
Drenen
PARTNER
With a 15-year background in local Councils before entering law, Chris specialises in Commercial Dispute Resolution (Retail Lease Disputes), Debt Recovery, and Owners Corporations issues.
Brayden
O’Connor
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
Graduating from Monash University and admitted as a Lawyer in February 2020, Brayden can assist you with Estate Planning, Business Sales and Purchases, Disputes, and Conveyancing.
Alexandria
Boucher
SOLICITOR
Introducing Alexandria, a Warragul local newly admitted as a Lawyer in 2024. Ready to assist with Wills and Estates, Litigation and Commercial Law.
Conveyancing Team
Our highly experienced Conveyancing team will assist you with property sales and purchases, transfers, caveats, sub-divisions and consolidations, and mortgage discharges for residential, commercial, and rural property transactions.
As a conveyancing law firm, we are positioned to provide legal advice for property transactions which require additional expertise.
Jennifer
Duncan
LICENCED CONVEYANCER
Priscilla
Griffin
LICENCED CONVEYANCER
Law Clerks and support staff
We have a pool of talented Law Clerks and administration staff to support all aspects of the practice.
We also consult with Barristers, experts in Taxation and Finance, and Human Resource and Industrial Relations specialists to further assist with matters requiring specialised advice.