About Us

Jellie McDonald is a medium size rural law firm. Our offices are in Warrnambool which is a prosperous and growing regional centre situated in western Victoria.

At Jellie McDonald we pride ourselves on providing prompt and thorough legal services in a cost efficient way. We will not complicate a client’s legal problem with unnecessary technicalities.

We like to work closely with a client’s other professional advisers such as accountants, financial advisers and bankers.

The people at our firm have overlapping areas of practice which provides a depth of experience. Depending on a particular client’s needs, more than one of our solicitors or law clerks may work on a matter.

 

	David Jellie, Principal Solicitor David was born and bred in Warrnambool and comes from an old farming family. David has continuously practised law since 1985 in Melbourne and Warrnambool. David is married with three children. David is active in a local Rotary Club. David has Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws degrees. He is accredited by the Law Institute of Victoria as a specialist in Business Law and Wills and Estates. Areas of Practice | Commercial Law, Property Law, Wills and succession planning. Email | [email protected]		Marcus Malseed, Principal Solicitor Marcus grew up on a farm near Warrnambool. Marcus advises on a wide range of commercial and property transactions. He also handles litigation related to these areas. Marcus has Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce degrees.  Marcus has written the course materials for and lectured in business law at Deakin University. Areas of Practice | Commercial Law, Property Law, Wills and succession planning. Email | [email protected]
	Jacinta McDonald, Principal Solicitor Jacinta grew up in Caramut 50 km. north of Warrnambool and received her secondary education at Monivae College in Hamilton. Jacinta studied law at Melbourne University and has practiced law in Warrnambool since being admitted to practice in 1995. Jacinta’s non-professional interests include netball and spending time with her young children. Jacinta has a Bachelor of Laws and practises mostly in family law. Areas of Practice | Family law, Wills and succession planning. Email | [email protected]		Helen Shalders, Associate Solicitor Helen worked as a barrister in England for 14 years before moving to Australia in 2003. Helen handles a wide range of matters involving court appearances including child protection, criminal law, intervention orders, VOCAT,  Family Law and Estates. She also advises on commercial matters. Helen’s personal interests are travelling, beekeeping, walking and cooking. Areas of Practice | Family Law, Criminal Law, Intervention Orders, Childrens Court, Victims of Crime, Commercial law, Wills and Estates. Email | [email protected]