A mobile and online law firm servicing your Family, Property and Wills & Estates Law needs.
Available weekends, evenings and weekdays, at a place convenient for you.
All Perth metropolitan areas – from Two Rocks to Rockingham
About Shield Law
We’re free whenever you are
Hi, I’m Russell Sumner, welcome to Shield Law.
I founded Shield Law as I have listened to clients and learnt that clients have busy lifestyles, are time poor and cost conscious.
I want Shield Law’s clients to have the flexibility to set times which suit their lifestyle.
You will not be inconvenienced by business hours or by driving to a lawyer’s office and paying for parking. Shield Law is available weekends, evenings and weekdays.
For your convenience Shield Law uses technology such as Facetime, Skype, Zoom, email and telephone.
As a virtual lawyer we can meet anytime, anywhere. Shield Law is mobile to be responsive to your needs and to provide you with a service that is second to none with a personal touch.
Shield Law will meet you at a venue convenient for you such as your home, work, a local café, wherever you please, wherever you’re comfortable, the choice is yours. This means we can meet without the inconvenience of having to commute to an office and pay parking fees.
As Shield Law does not maintain an office, we are able to offer competitive prices.
We will keep you regularly updated regarding costs to avoid any potentially surprising bills. We will always provide you with a quote at the outset. Shield Law is dedicated to providing you with exceptional personalised service at a price that is less than any other comparable legal service.
I want to build a relationship with Shield Law’s clients and remain your lawyer for life. I will help you to protect yourself, your family, your assets and your property, no matter what stage of life you are at.
“I call myself a mobile lawyer or an online lawyer. Some people call me a virtual lawyer.” If you find yourself looking for a:
- Family lawyer
- Divorce lawyer
- Separation lawyer
- Family Violence lawyer
- Property lawyer
- Wills & Estates lawyer
Mobile, online or virtual, Shield Law is the firm you’re looking for.
Shield Law Services
Lawyers for life
Family Law
Over a lifetime, many people require family law advice on one or more occasions for a variety of issues.
Shield Law can represent you in relation to:
- Children’s matters and parenting arrangements (custody)
- Parenting plans
- Property settlement
- Binding financial agreements
- Prenuptial agreements
- Consent orders
- Family violence
- Restraining orders
- Divorce
- Child support
- Spousal maintenance and spousal support
- Court and mediation representation
Family
Helping a family member onto the property ladder? There are many ways to assist your family members, create an investment and protect your assets at the same time.
Contact Shield Law to:
- Receive advice on the various ways to assist your family members
- Receive advice as to how to protect your assets, gift or investment if your family member separates from their partner
- Shield Law can provide you with all the documents and Deeds to protect you
Partnerships and Marriage
Starting a new life? Perhaps with someone new? Protect your assets and loved ones by:
- Obtaining a Binding Financial Agreement (prenuptial agreements/prenups)
- Ensuring you own property in a manner that protects you and your loved ones
- Creating a Will and Powers of Attorney
Separation and Divorce
Problems at home? Shield Law can protect you in all areas of family law and family violence including resolving:
- Children & parenting arrangements (custody)
- Property matters
- Family violence
- Restraining orders
- Divorce
- Binding Financial Agreements (BFAs)
- Prenups
- Consent orders
- Child support
- Spousal maintenance / support
- Court and mediation representation
- Revise your Will and Powers of Attorney
Property Law
Do you need assistance with navigating through your Property Law matters?
Shield Law can assist with:
- Co-owner disputes
- Owning property with family
- Loan document advice
- Loans to family
- Loans to children
- Retirement village advice
- Residential property disputes
- Contract disputes
- Boundary disputes
- Residential tenancy agreements
- Residential tenancies
Home and Property
Renting a property? Obtain advice on Tenancy Agreements (Leases) and learn about the benefits and possible pitfalls of renting compared to owning property.
Purchasing a property? Protect yourself, your assets and your loved ones by:
- Receiving advice on your loan and mortgage documents
- Receiving advice on what basis to purchase your property such as joint proprietors, tenants in common and sole proprietor
- Receive advice on how to protect your assets in general and in relation to a relationship breakdown
- Obtain a Will and Powers of Attorney
Investment
Investing? Obtain advice on how and in whose name to hold those investments including:
- Advice on loan and mortgage documents
- Advice on borrowing or lending money to or from family, friends or another third party
- On what basis to own the investment especially when you are investing with family, friends or another third party
- Considering letting an investment property? Shield Law will provide you with advice and a Tenancy Agreement (Lease) tailor made for you
- Obtain advice on co-owner and joint owner ventures
Helping a family member, friend or third party to invest? There are many ways to assist them, create an investment and protect your assets at the same time. Contact Shield Law to:
- Receive advice on the various ways to assist a family member, friend or third party
- Receive advice on protecting your assets, gift or investment
- Receive advice as to how to protect your assets, gift or investment if the family member, friend or third party separates from their partner
- Shield Law can provide you with all the documents and Deeds to protect you
Retirement
Retiring? Receive advice in relation to the extensive contracts and agreements involved when you move into retirement villages and retirement homes. There are many rules and regulations in relation to retirement villages and homes and you must receive independent advice.
Finally, update your Will and Powers of Attorney.
Wills & Estates
Wills & Estates Law can be tricky to negotiate and can take up precious time if you don’t know what you are doing.
Shield Law is here to help with any of the following Wills & Estates matters:
- Disputed Wills/Contesting a Will/Challenging a Will
- Estates Law (also known as Estate Law)
- Contesting an inheritance
- Powers of Attorney
- Estate planning
- Probate
Wills & Estates
Unfortunately, as with taxes, death is guaranteed. Rest assured Shield Law will ensure your hard-earned assets are dealt with in accordance with your wishes. Shield Law will protect your assets and wishes by:
- Enforcing your Will and Powers of Attorney
- Dealing with any disputes in relation to your Will
- Ensuring your beneficiaries receive the inheritance you wish to give them
- Carrying out your wishes through Probate
- Deal with Intestacy in the absence of a Will
The Team
Founder and Principal Russell Sumner
I have practiced law and been in business in England, Victoria and Western Australia since 2000.
I was admitted to practice as a Barrister and Solicitor in the Supreme Court of Victoria in 2010, the High Court of Australia in 2011 and the Supreme Court of Western Australia in 2021.
I obtained my Law Degree with Honours in England in 1999, my Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice in England in 2000 and began working at a top 500 Law firm in London.
Since coming to Australia, I obtained my Masters of Law International in Victoria in 2009, my Graduate Diploma in Practical Legal Training in 2009 and my Graduate Diploma in Dispute Resolution at Melbourne University in 2011.
I have predominantly practiced in Family Law, Property Law and Wills & Estates litigation. I am well versed in children, property, family violence restraining orders, residential property litigation and wills & estates litigation.
I provide clients with down to earth, practical and sensible advice.
My zealous approach is cost effective and benefits clients in all aspects of dispute resolution whether it be through negotiations, mediation or in court.
Testimonials
“I have worked extensively with Russell. He has handled legal matters on my behalf. He has always been professional, courteous, efficient, and direct. His approach makes me trust him without doubt. I would recommend him and Shield Law to anyone.”
“Russell’s sound legal knowledge, expertise and ability to “think outside the box” was invaluable when assisting me in a recent family law matter. I highly recommend him.”
“It’s so exciting to end one chapter and start a new one. Thank you for your support and assistance, I will definitely be using your services when I can apply for divorce. You were amazing and I appreciate your honesty and opinions. You’ve been so kind and understanding and I couldn’t be more appreciative. I will definitely refer people to you!”
“Russell dealt with a complex and acrimonious case of mine. He was approachable, understanding and relieved me of a lot of the stress. He dealt with everything without undue fuss in the face of adversity which I was thankful for. I was grateful to have him in my corner. We had a successful outcome which paved the way for a bright future for my family and I.”
“I was impressed with his ability to listen with empathy, clear thinking and explaining complex issues simply. I learned so much from him. He was so startlingly generous with sharing his knowledge.”
“I have worked with Russell in a number of litigious matters between 2018 and the present. He is one of my preferred instructing solicitors. I am impressed with Russell’s ability to communicate with his clients in a clear, sensible and empathetic manner. Russell takes the time to work out the best solution for each client, whether that is commencing proceedings in court and fighting to the end, negotiating for a sensible compromise or accepting that the matter does not have strong prospects of success. I have recommended Russell to my friends and family as an approachable solicitor who is not afraid to seek specialised advice if required and will work hard for his clients. I recommend Russell for anyone wanting clear, sensible and targeted legal advice and guidance through the legal process.”
Contact
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Location
Perth, Western Australia
From Two Rocks to Rockingham
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