Welcoming Alecia Featherstone as Head of Family Law at Michael Lynch Family Lawyers
We are pleased to welcome Alecia Featherstone to Michael Lynch Family Lawyers as a senior member of our team in the role of Head of Family Law.
Alecia has practised exclusively in family law since 2011 and brings extensive experience across all areas of the discipline, including complex parenting and property matters, financial agreements, divorce and separation, and dispute resolution. Her background gives her a strong understanding of both the legal and human aspects of family law, and she is known for her calm, practical and straightforward approach.
Before becoming a lawyer, Alecia worked in early childhood education, including as the Director of a childcare centre, and holds a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) and a Diploma in Children’s Services. This combination of experience has shaped the way she works with families, giving her a deep appreciation of child development, family dynamics and the impact that separation and conflict can have on children.
Clients value Alecia’s ability to make complex issues understandable and to provide clear, realistic advice during what is often one of the most stressful periods in their lives. As a parent herself, she is particularly focused on outcomes that protect children from unnecessary conflict and support stability and certainty for families.
Alecia is also an accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and is committed to helping families resolve matters outside the Court system wherever it is safe and appropriate. She works strategically with clients to explore negotiation and mediation, while also having extensive experience in matters requiring Court intervention.
Having held senior leadership roles within family law practices, Alecia is passionate about building supportive, skilled and client‑focused teams and improving the way family law services are delivered. She believes excellent family law practice requires not only technical expertise, but empathy, good judgement and a genuine understanding of the people behind every matter.
We are delighted to have Alecia join Michael Lynch Family Lawyers and look forward to the contribution she will make to our clients, our team and the broader family law community.
