After working in the legal profession as a paralegal for 8 years while simultaneously pursuing legal then business studies, Carol pursued her love of the law through completing formal law training through a postgraduate intensive Masters program at Monash University. Carol now brings 14 years experience working in the legal services and allied fields to her practice at LAC Lawyers.

Carol is client focussed, with a mature approach and applies the law to achieve your desired outcome and problem resolution. Carol knows it is necessary to understand you and/or your business to help you achieve success and security. Carol is pleased to assist you through advice and advocacy and is proud to continue to apply the skills she has gained in her career in the legal industry.

Carol’s experience ensures your matter progresses efficiently, effectively and toward a fair outcome. With the modern legal focus being placed on alternative dispute resolution in all areas of law, Carol will be pleased to assist you in negotiating resolution to your legal dilemma in a cost effective manner that will restore your key commercial and personal relationships. 

Wherever appropriate, your rights will be championed through the courts. Carol’s substantial experience in commercial litigation including drafting of court documents and advocacy training, ensures your best interests and rights will be enforced with finesse. Whether through alternative dispute resolution or litigation, Carol strongly believes in equipping clients with the knowledge and confidence to make the best decisions for themselves.

Carol is available to provide advice and representation in the following areas:

• Administrative Appeals
• Children’s Court Matters
• Civil Litigation including debt recovery and motor vehicle litigation
• Company law including Directors’ Duties
• Consumer Contracts
• Criminal Law
• Employment Law
• Family Law matters including Divorce, Children, Property and De Facto Property issues
• Family Violence matters – Intervention Orders and Injunctions
• Road Safety, Licensing and Traffic Matters
• Telecommunications Law
• Wills, Probate and Family Provision

One of Carol's recent family law client's said

"I would like to take this opportunity to thank Carol Grimshaw from LAC Lawyers for her support in handling my Family Law Case throughout this stressful period in my life . Carols professionalism and ability to guide and advise me to date has made this difficult process much easier to follow and understand . Your handling of my matter and the sensitive way in which you have dealt with me personally has been most appreciated . I have full confidence in Carol and by the end of this unfortunate fact of life that we will have a fair and reasonable settlement so I can then move on with my life and continue my relationship with my two beautiful daughters.