Our Team of Lawyers
Led by our Founding Principal Suzanne Lyttleton, our team of private lawyers bring years of experience across many fields to the Private Clients Sphere. Devoted and passionate, we’re here to support and assist you with tailored advice offering accessibility, sensitivity and expertise to provide the best possible outcome.
Suzanne Lyttleton | Principal
Sue has enjoyed a long established career in law. For decades she was an owner of a practice in the outer suburbs with multiple partners. In 2014 Sue ceased her association with her prior firm and moved with one staff member to the footsteps of the CBD with the intention of downsizing her workload. That was the plan anyway!
Quickly outgrowing her new premises, Sue moved her boutique practice to the hustle and bustle of Fitzroy Street St Kilda, only a few kilometres from the CBD Court district.
With the move came a new focus on servicing Private Clients. The change of direction lead to new opportunities and perpetual organic growth. While Sue’s focus has narrowed, she continues to bring years of experience across many fields to the Private Clients Sphere.
Sue’s decades of experience in law include working in Commercial Litigation, Family Law, Wills and Estates and VCAT Administration
Sue has instilled a client first approach to her staff that is embedded in the culture of Suzanne Lyttleton Lawyers. Sue is often charged with the responsibility of acting as a Court appointed Estate Administrator for complex estates and regularly accepts appointments to act as Financial Administrator for those with disabilities.
Patrick Lyttleton | Senior Associate
Pat spent his early professional years working in sports journalism. Whilst the love of sport has not diminished, Pat has embraced all the challenges that the legal profession has presented.
With a particular focus on estate litigation and VCAT administration, Pat loves the daily contact with clients, meeting their individual needs and tailoring solutions. Pat has embraced the unique challenges faced by our clients and enjoys meeting regularly and working with our Represented Persons to discuss how best to manage their affairs.
Pat accepts appointments to act as a VCAT Financial Administrator and appears regularly before the Tribunal. Pat also accepts appointments to act as Trustee for discretionary trusts and has been at the coal face of Supreme Court and County Court Estate Litigation. Pat is continuing his education with study in Trusts and complex Wills and Estates.
Ashleigh Pearse | Lawyer
Ashleigh graduated from Deakin University with a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and Bachelor of Science in 2015. She completed her Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice through Leo Cussen Centre for Law in 2016 and started her legal career in family law at an established regional law firm.
Shortly after her admission to the Supreme Court of Victoria Ashleigh commenced work at a long-established suburban firm, her practice focused on estate planning, deceased estates and VCAT guardianship and administration.
Enjoying the challenge of working in areas of law that are constantly evolving, Ashleigh is passionate about approaching legal problems in a variety of different ways. Being able to see the 'big picture' without losing sight of the smaller details ensures the best outcome for her clients