Prompt Legal Services was established 1999. We are committed to providing outstanding client service in all areas of law. Our service is centered on building strong client relationships and keeping in step with our clients’ needs so that we can become their long term advisors. Being a small property lawyers firm, we can offer personalized legal services Melbourne. Our staff is friendly and very approachable.
Meet the Team
Ian Cimino
Principal Lawyer at Prompt Legal Services
Ian boasts 15 years of experience in the Information Technology industry at numerous companies working his way up from technical to operational management levels. Ian is particularly fond of his long tenure at Anderson consulting (Now Accenture) and later BHP due to invaluable learning exposure to best business-practice methodology. In 2007, Ian pivoted to the legal industry.
As a committed life-long learner, Ian holds a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and then went on to complete a master’s degree in Business during his stint at BHP. When pivoting to the legal industry, Ian also completed a Bachelor of Laws.
Ian has a passion for the investment generally and particularly the property industry where his degree in Mathematics assists in keeping all decisions at a non-emotional level.
Tahlia Hoegel
Conveyancing Manager
Tahlia joined Prompt Legal Services Australia in November 2015 and has over 12 years of experience in Conveyancing and complex property matters. Tahlia performs an important role in undertaking and negotiating complex conveyancing matters, as well as being responsible for the technical supervision and quality control of the conveyancing team in our Essendon and Craigieburn office.
Dan Gazzard
Wills and Probate Lawyer
Daniel joined PLS in April 2019 as wills and probate lawyer. Daniel holds a Bachelor of Laws, a Bachelor of Legal Studies, a Bachelor of Politics and International Studies and a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice. Daniel practices in succession law at our firm, including estate planning and estate litigation matters. Prior to joining PLS, Daniel worked in medico-legal compliance, and gained various legal experience from work at community legal centres in WA.
Natalie Eldridge
Family and Litigation Lawyer
We welcomed Natalie to our team in September, 2016. Natalie holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice. Natalie looks after predominantly family law matters and general litigation work. Natalie has held roles in real estate sales earlier in her career, and as a foreign exchange dealer in a major retail bank as well as legal costing.
Lynette Italia
Senior Conveyancer
In 2020, PLS acquired “Gladstone Park Conveyancing Services” (GPC). The Original owner, Lynette Italia continues to work in the business. Lynette holds a license in conveyancing and is a member of the Australian Institute of Conveyancers. Lynette handles all aspects of the conveyancing process, both residential and commercial.
Holly Stevens
Junior Lawyer
Holly joined the PLS team in February 2022. She holds a Bachelor of Laws, a Bachelor of Psychological Science, and a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice. Utilising her customer service experience from a hospitality background, Holly works alongside Natalie in family law, litigation and criminal law matters.
Mary Youkhana
Conveyancing Assistant
Mary joined the team in February 2021. She is currently studying Commerce and Bachelor of Law, working towards becoming a property lawyer. Mary assists in all aspects of conveyancing matters together with Tahlia, Michael, and Lynette.
Sheryn Khan – Conveyancing Assistant
Chantelle Foenander – Junior Lawyer
Katherine Cimino – Office Manager
Prompt Legal Services Pty. Ltd. (A.C.N 099 668 989) is an Incorporated Legal Practice ATF the Prompt Legal Services Melbourne Trust (A.B.N 23 970 239 647).