About

Melia Lawyers is a general practice law firm with offices located in Essendon and the CBD. With over 25 years’ experience across all jurisdictions, we can help with: 

  • Conveyancing and Property Law
  • Intervention Orders
  • Family Law
  •  Summary Crime    
  • Wills and Estates
  • Commercial Law
  • Personal Injury Law
  •  Dispute Resolution
  • Civil Litigation
  •  Advocacy

We pride ourselves on dispute resolution. With 25+ years in dispute resolution, John Melia is a Qualified Mediator. 
We achieve results by thinking outside the square and providing down-to-earth advice and representation for our clients. 
At Melia Lawyers, we receive numerous referrals from past clients – a superb acknowledgment that we are serving our community in the best way possible. We look forward to helping you with your needs.

Meet our dedicated team

With more than 60 years of experience serving clients nationwide, our team is dedicated to help our clients and our community. 

JOHN MELIA BA(Hons) LLB

  • Nationally Accredited Mediator NMAS
  • Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria
  • Bachelor of Laws
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hon)
John Melia, the Principal of the firm, has more than two decades experience as a lawyer, and is a member of the Law Institute of Victoria. Previously an Associate at Mills Oakley Lawyers, John has worked in general practice in both corporate and small legal firms.
 
John launched Melia Lawyers in 2009 to provide personalized, one-on-one service, which you don’t get from larger firms. He takes great pride in being able to assist his clients in a range of legal matters.

Outside of work, John is a dedicated family man who enjoys spending leisure time with his family and friends.

NICK CAMPIA LLB


Nick Campia has been with Melia Lawyers since 2017. After graduating from La Trobe University, Nick attended the Leo Cussen Centre for Law where he completed his practical legal training, followed by his admission into the legal profession in the Supreme Court of Victoria. 

He also previously volunteered with the night service at the WESTjustice Community Legal Centre in Footscray, where lawyers offer free legal help to disadvantaged members of the community. 

Nick enjoys being part of the personalized environment at Melia Lawyers, where clients feel confident and reassured that a dedicated team of legal professionals is working in their best interests. 

Outside of work, Nick is a sports lover who plays footy and passionately supports the Port Adelaide Football Club.

MICHELLE MELIA - Administration Manager   


Michelle Melia has been the administration manager of Melia Lawyers since 2009.

She has a Diploma of Teaching (Primary) and taught in Melbourne for many years, before retiring from teaching to join the firm. 

Michelle and John are happily married and enjoy a great family life with their kids. 

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