Ben Farmer
Ben has 30 years experience as a solicitor, having joined Clelands Lawyers Adelaide in 1997 after short periods in Darwin and Perth. Ben has been a Director of Clelands since 2002. He practices exclusively in Family Law and Employment Law.
Ben adopts a commercial and practical approach to all financial matters. He is empathetic when discussing and advising upon parenting disputes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts (Juris), University of Adelaide (1992)
- Bachelor of Laws, University of Adelaide (1993)
Areas of Practice
Expertise
- Drafting and advising on pre-nuptial agreements
- Matrimonial property settlement disputes including cases involving complex commercial and corporate structures
- De facto and same sex relationship matters
- Complex custody disputes
Outside of Clelands
Ben has been a volunteer at Roma Mitchell Community Legal Centre for 20 years and prior to this volunteered at the Law Society Free Advice Service for 5 years, providing pro bono advice to members of the public on a regular basis.
Ben has been a guest lecturer at Flinders University Law School and volunteers his time to mentor final year law students. As part of his role he assisted them by responding to queries and questions relating to their transition from students to the workforce.
