Melissa Buchanan
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Melissa Buchanan

Melissa Buchanan

Principal / Director Reign Legal

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Bendigo, VIC
Click to Reveal Phone Number(03) 704..
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About Melissa

Melissa Buchanan serves as Principal and Director, bringing extensive experience in Family and Reproductive Assistance Law. She is committed to providing clients with advice that is clear, straightforward, and tailored to their unique circumstances, avoiding unnecessary legal complexity. Melissa approaches her work with a strong foundation in legal principles and a dedication to client service, ensuring that her guidance is both accessible and effective. Her practice encompasses a broad range of family law matters, with a notable focus on reproductive assistance, where she supports same-sex couples and single parents in navigating the legal intricacies surrounding international surrogacy and donor arrangements. Her professional achievements include successfully leading two Family Law cases that have set important legal precedents, reflecting her capability to influence the development of the law. Melissa remains focused on delivering the best possible outcomes for her clients through a personalised and empathetic approach.

Practice Areas

Family Law

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Experience

Director
Director
Reign Legal
Sep 2018 - Present · 6 years 11 months
Partner
Partner
Orchard Buchanan Law
Feb 2017 - Sep 2018 · 1 year 7 months
Associate
Associate
Harwood Andrews
Jun 2016 - Feb 2017 · 8 months
Lawyer
Lawyer
Harwood Andrews Lawyers
May 2015 - Feb 2017 · 1 year 9 months
Graduate Lawyer
Graduate Lawyer
Harwood Andrews Lawyers
Apr 2014 - May 2015 · 1 year 1 month
Legal Clerk
Legal Clerk
Cosgriff Orchard Legal
Oct 2008 - Apr 2014 · 5 years 6 months

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Law
Bachelor's Degree, Law
Deakin University
2008 - 2014
Year 12, Year 7 to 12
Year 12, Year 7 to 12
Echuca College
2002 - 2008

Contact Information

Bendigo, VIC

Location47 View Street, Bendigo, VIC
Click to Reveal Phone Number(03) 704..

Practice Certificate

Name
Melissa Buchanan
Specialisations
Commercial Law, Family Law, Wills and Estates
Certification type
Principal with Trust
Region
BENDIGO VIC 3550
CheckLast checked: 26 Jun 2025
Checked with the Victorian Legal Services

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