Summary
Following the completion of his first degree (Bachelor of Business in Electronic Commerce)
at Victoria University, Arkin graduated from Bachelor of Laws at Victoria University in 2011
and completed his Practical Legal Training at Leo Cussen Centre for Law. Arkin was
admitted as a Legal Practitioner in Victoria in February 2012 and began working in a general
practice law firm. In his general law experience Arkin had the opportunity to develop his
skills in various areas of law. It was during this time Arkin developed a passion for Wills and
Estate and now specialises exclusively in this area.
Practice Areas
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Wills & estates disputes
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Experience
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Marshalls + Dent Lawyers
Wills & Estates Lawyer
March, 2015 - Present
Duties:
• Conferring with clients and obtaining instructions
• Advising clients on various forms of estate planning (superannuation, wills, statutory wills, powers of attorney, guardianship, succession planning, notional estate, trusts, probate and estate litigation matters)
• Applying for Probate and Letters of Administration
• Formulating and evaluating claims
• Drafting Affidavits and relevant court documentation
• Instituting court proceedings and interlocutory applications from commencement to judgment
• Appearing in the Supreme and District Courts in each jurisdiction
• Representing clients at Directions Hearings
• Representing clients at private and court appointed mediations nationwide
• Discovery and obtaining evidence
• Liaising with expert Counsel as to liability, quantum and procedural issues
• Negotiating settlements
Education
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Victoria University
Bachelor of Laws
2008 - 2011
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Victoria University
Bachelor of Business in Electronic Commerce
2000 - 2003
Location
Level 21, 570 Bourke Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, Australia
Virtual Practice
Practising Certificate
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Victoria, Australia
3 years held
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Languages
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Turkish
Basic