Our People

Tracey Rothwell - Prinicpal 

Bradley Littlejohn

Kylie Musgrove

Belinda Johnston

The Principal, Tracey Rothwell has 17 years experience in practising in all areas of commercial litigation and insolvency as well as drafting documents for property transactions and securitisation.

Belinda Johnston is a fourth year lawyer, specialising in commercial litigation.  Belinda has practiced in all jurisdictions in Victoria as well as the Federal Court of Australia.  Belinda primarily practices in the insolvency aspect of Rothwell Laywers.

Our law clerk, Kylie Musgrove, has five years experience in commercial litigation.  For one of our valued clients, Kylie was responsible for handling over 500 undefended debt files at any one time, ensuring that our processes worked and we could deliver what we promise.  Kylie handles our defended matters in the Magistrates’ Court as well as co-ordinates the discovery process in large litigious matters. Kylie is currently completing her law degree.

Laraine Keown is our office manager.  Laraine’s background is in legal administration and service industries.  Laraine has had over 25 years experience in accounting and administration, having worked in some of the larger law firms in Melbourne.

Geoffrey Grecian is responsible for pre-litigation debt collection.  Geoffrey’s manner with debtors is most effective in getting payment from even the most recalcitrant debtor.  Geoffrey’s background is banking, having been general manager of a building society and subsequently a senior manager with Citibank, when the building society was acquired by it.

Joy Pretty is our newest member of our team. Before joining us, Joy spent 15 years in hospital administration, handling large volumes of patient’s files.  This experience has given her a great understanding for patient’s needs and balancing hospital needs. This translates into effective file management.

Rothwell Lawyers prides itself on having each staff members being able to undertake other staff member’s task.  All staff members are able to prepare demands, issue complaints and other court documents as well as prepare and lodge caveats.  If one member is unavailable for any reason whatsoever, another staff member will monitor workflows to ensure minimal disruption to our clients.