Michelle Navarro
Lawyer at South East Lawyers
B.Sc, GDLP, JD
Michelle Navarro is our most recent addition to South East Lawyers, assisting our commercial law and property teams.
With diverse qualifications and consistent career experience, Michelle brings various skills and insight to South East Lawyers. She first graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy in 2001, which later saw her work for over 15 years as a Forensic Accountant and Fraud Investigator. She also briefly worked as a registered Tax Practitioner.
A hard worker passionate about building her knowledge, Michelle completed her postgraduate degree in Business Forensics at Melbourne University in 2011, followed by a Juris Doctor (Master of Laws) degree ten years later, in 2021, at RMIT University.
The following year, in April 2022, she completed her coursework requirement for a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice at the College of Law.
Between earning her qualifications and joining South East Lawyers, Michelle also worked as a lawyer for victims of crime, debt recovery and personal injury matters.
Michelle was instrumental in setting a precedent with VOCAT, the first lawyer in Victoria, to obtain funding for her client's caravan purchase.
She thoroughly enjoys working with people and helping them to resolve their legal matters as effectively as possible.
Outside the office, Michelle loves spending time with her beloved pets and in her veggie garden. She also loves watching the reality television show Alaskan Bush People, which she considers a fascinating look into human nature and survival!
Michelle also enjoys playing competitive table tennis and watching quiz shows - once selected to appear on one herself!
"I love working with people and enjoy helping them resolve their issues."