Belinda Burgess

Belinda is a distinguished family lawyer, with over 25 years of dedicated experience in family and relationship law. Her expertise in this field is recognised by the Law Society of New South Wales, where she gained accreditation as a Family Law Specialist in 2001. Since then, she has been consistently acknowledged in the prestigious Doyle’s Guide to the Australian Legal Market as a Leading Family Lawyer for the Northern Rivers and North Coast region of New South Wales, maintaining this esteemed ranking since 2017. Belinda's legal journey began on the mid North Coast of New South Wales in Coffs Harbour. She soon moved to Sydney, where she honed her skills in a prominent CBD firm known for its specialist family law department. In 2003, Belinda returned to the North Coast, joining a respected family law practice in Lismore, and eventually established her own practice there in 2016. Her legal acumen extends to representing clients in the Federal Circuit & Family Court of Australia. From 1993 to 2002, Belinda was frequently appointed to represent children in complex parenting cases, reflecting her longstanding commitment to sensitive family dynamics. She has a particular interest in intricate parenting matters, including those involving child relocation, and possesses a strong commercial understanding, often handling financial cases that involve sophisticated corporate and trust structures and business valuations. Belinda is a proficient court advocate, known for her ability to conduct interim hearings in both parenting and financial matters. Her career has been marked by involvement in several landmark cases that have contributed to the evolution of family law. Her clients appreciate her ability to quickly pinpoint the most effective strategy to achieve their goals, valuing her direct and candid approach. Belinda is dedicated to resolving cases in a cost-effective and efficient manner, always striving to find innovative solutions tailored to each client's unique circumstances.