Our Team
The Partners of Birdsey, Dedman & Bartlett have extensive experience and expertise, providing trusted legal counsel across a wide range of practice areas.
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Andrew R. Hill
Andrew is a partner and graduated from the Australian National University and joined the firm of Birdsey, Dedman & Bartlett in 1973. He has over 50 years experience in Commercial Law, Property Law (Rural, Commercial and Residential), Wills and Estates and Powers of Attorney.
He is a keen fisherman and oarsman and enjoys golf and gardening.
Community Involvement
Andrew is a Committee member of Geelong & District Day Nursery, Secretary of Villamanta Disability Rights Legal Service, member of Geelong Legacy and Corio Bay Rowing Club.
Andrew is a former President of Geelong District Nursing Service and Geelong Community Health Service, a former Board Member of Barwon Health and former Convenor of Barwon Region Youth Affairs Network.
Areas of Practice
- Commercial Law
- Residential Conveyancing
- Commercial Conveyancing
- Rural Conveyancing
- Wills & Estates
- Powers of Attorney
- Leases & Mortgages
- Sale & Purchase of Business
Lorraine R. Secen
As an Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates, Lorraine has extensive experience in Wills (including testamentary trusts), contested estates and estate disputes, and claims by persons who have not been sufficiently provided for under Wills.
Applications for Probate, administration of estates and Powers of Attorney (Medical, Financial and Guardianship) are also part of her practice. She also practises in the area of Property Law from residential to commercial property and farm land, and also retail leasing.
Lorraine is a partner in the firm having been with the firm in excess of 35 years, and her qualifications include a Bachelor of Law (Honours) and a Diploma of Financial Planning.
She is a member of the British Society of Trust and Estates Practitioners, the Geelong Field Naturalist's Club and enjoys photography and travel.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Law (Honours)
- Diploma of Financial Planning
- Accredited Specialist — Wills and Estates (Law Institute of Victoria)
Areas of Practice
- Wills & Testamentary Trusts
- Contested Estates
- Estate Disputes
- Claims for Provision
- Probate Applications
- Powers of Attorney
- Residential Property
- Commercial Property
- Rural Property
- Retail Leasing
Accredited Specialisation
The Specialisation Scheme helps consumers find solicitors who have demonstrated their ability and experience in specialised fields of law.
How does a solicitor become an Accredited Specialist?
To qualify as an Accredited Specialist a solicitor must:
- Be a member of the Law Institute of Victoria and hold a current practising certificate
- Have at least five years experience in the practice of law and at least three years substantial experience in the area of specialty
- Provide references from other lawyers or other professionals which confirm their ability and experience
- Successfully complete an assessment program which includes a written examination
Is an Accredited Specialist up-to-date?
Specialists are required to be active in continuing legal education and to maintain a high level of involvement in the area of specialty.
How can you tell whether a solicitor is an Accredited Specialist?
Accredited Specialists will display a Certificate of Accreditation in their offices. Although all solicitors may advertise their expertise and the areas in which they practise, only those solicitors accredited by the Specialisation Board may state that they are "Specialists" or "Accredited Specialists".
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