Our People

Renee and Joseph are here to look out for you.

Our Friendly Team

Ford Legal is a small firm packed with experience.

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Renee Ford

Principal

Renee is the Principal of Ford Legal, having created Ford Legal in 2014.  Renee was admitted to practice in 2000 and prior to starting Ford Legal Renee was employed as a Senior Associate in the Commercial Property team at a Mid-Tier National Law Firm.

Renee is friendly, analytical and engaging who has a commercial approach to resolving all legal problems.  Renee holds a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts from Deakin University.

Renee is across all legal areas serviced by Ford Legal, however she works primarily in Property and Commercial matters, with over 20 years experience in Property related transactions.  Renee’s experience includes:

  • advising on and completing complex conveyancing transactions;
  • spousal and related party transfers;
  • retail and commercial leasing;
  • sale and purchase of business;
  • drafting bespoke property agreements;
  • preparing wills including testamentary trusts; and
  • administering deceased estates.

In her spare time Renee enjoys spending time with her husband, three children (and many pets) and staying fit and active.    Renee is also always “chasing the sun” and enjoys her beach holidays to any warm sunny destination.

rford@fordlegal.com.au

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Joseph Rossello

Senior Solicitor

Joseph was admitted to practice in 2015 and joined Ford Legal in 2019, working primarily in Wills and Deceased Estate matters. Joseph assists his clients in achieving their desired outcomes with care and professionalism. Discussing Estate Planning and Estate Administration can be difficult and emotionally challenging. Joseph’s understanding and caring demeanour ensures that the process is carried out as simply as possible.  Joseph is also fluent in Italian, enabling him to engage with the Italian community.

Joseph assists all his clients with:

  • Preparing Wills, including Testamentary Trust Wills and Wills for blended families
  • Providing Estate planning advice
  • Preparing Enduring Powers of Attorney – Financial, Personal and Medical
  • Applying for Grants of Representation, assisting with the Administration of Estates
  • Providing advice to clients seeking to challenge a Will
  • Advising Beneficiaries of their rights under a Will
  • Transferring property and attending to survivorship applications

Joseph holds a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts from La Trobe University and holds a Graduate Diploma of Legal Education from the College of Law.

In his spare time Joseph enjoys spending time with his family and friends, reading, fishing and has a keen interest in aviation.

jrossello@fordlegal.com.au

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