OUR TEAM
MELISA SLOAN B.BUS LLB
Principal Solicitor
melisa@madisonsloanlawyers.com.au
Melisa is the founder of Madison Sloan Lawyers, a published author, board director and loves helping people to create beautiful legacies.
Melisa has practised law for almost two decades, predominantly in estate planning and probate with a particular emphasis on sophisticated complex estate planning matters.
Melisa has also featured in The Australian, The Weekend Australian, Canberra Times, Lawyers Weekly, Money Magazine, Kochie’s Business Builders, Business Essentials Daily, Canstar, Flying Solo, ABC Radio National, 2ST and Sky News.
Melisa is also the author of Legacy, taking care of the most important people in your life, which was released in April 2021 and is available to order here or may be purchased from all good book stores. Melisa’s second book, Big Moments, expert advice for conquering those moments that define us, was release in November 2023.
Melisa holds Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Law degrees and is a member of the Law Institute of Victoria and Victorian Women Lawyers.
Melisa is on the Board of Directors of Deaf Children Australia, an organisation with a focus to ensure that deaf children have the same opportunities in life as all other children.
LOUISE AITKEN
Conveyancing Manager
louise@madisonsloanlawyers.com.au
Louise has had an extensive career in the legal profession in both Queensland and Melbourne. Prior to joining Madison Sloan Lawyers Louise was employed by a large corporate law firm where she worked with a number of Australian banks and companies on a vast range of conveyancing, banking and financial transactions.
Louise oversees all of the firms conveyancing matters and has extensive experience with PEXA. She is passionate about her clients and making sure that their property settlement is a smooth process and builds strong relationships with clients during the process.
Louise enjoys playing the very unique sport of walking netball in her spare time.
ERIN HASPELL
Conveyancer
erin@madisonsloanlawyers.com.au
Erin has worked exclusively in the legal profession, including in the banking and finance department of a top tier international law firm as an Executive Assistant.
Having found her passion in conveyancing, Erin commenced working as a conveyancer so she could assist clients with their conveyancing needs.
Having recently purchased a property herself, Erin understands the importance of putting clients at ease when they are selling or purchasing a property.
Erin has extensive experience with PEXA and assists Louise on all client property matters.
Erin enjoys sport and diligently oversees our firm’s extremely competitive football tipping competition.
In her spare time Erin enjoys baking and spending time with her family, dog and in her vegetable garden.
SUZY O’ROURKE
Legal Executive
admin@madisonsloanlawyers.com.au
Suzy is an experienced Executive Assistant/Legal Executive having supported partners and directors in both accounting and law firms in Ireland.
In her previous experience, working in Ireland’s top law firm, Suzy worked in the area of Financial Services and Investment Funds dealing with compliance and regulation, share options and registration of insurance companies.
Over the past ten years Suzy has gained experience in covenants and planning applications to the Supreme Court and Councils.
In her spare time Suzy enjoys gardening, playing netball and is looking forward to taking some multi day walks in various parts of Australia.
What People Are Saying
“Thank you so much Melisa for your compassion & understanding whilst helping my husband and I complete our Wills and Power of Attorney's. Your knowledge & professionalism was exactly what we needed to ensure our family will be looked after the way we want.”
— Sonya
“Melisa has been so helpful, professional and sensitive to our families needs recently in organising our Wills and relevant paperwork. I would highly recommend her professional services, she has made such a daunting process so straight forward. Thank you.”
— Rebecca
“Thank you to Melisa,Louise and team at Madison Sloan Lawyers for all their hard work in getting our purchase settlement finalised. It was a huge challenge for all concerned but you all kept a cool head and achieved the final outcome. Great work everyone.Will definitely be recommending your company in the future.”
— Paul and Amaya
“Melisa helped us put our Wills in place, Enduring Power of Attorney as well as an Advance Care Directive. Even with our complex situation, she was able to guide us to ensure our wishes are kept. I can't recommend her highly enough!”
— Robyn