Founded on the belief that legal services should be approachable and empowering, Littlejohn Legal has supported clients across Victoria for over three decades.
Why We Do What We Do
Because life’s toughest moments deserve clarity, compassion, and trusted guidance.
Core Values
Expertise with Experience
Client First Approach
Clarity & Communication
Compassion & Care
Results You Can Trust
Achievements
30+ years of successful outcomes
Hundreds of families supported with their legal issues
Trusted by businesses and property owners across Victoria
Meet the Team
Meet our team and book your consultation today.
David Littlejohn – Principal & Founder
David commenced his legal career as Associate to His Honour Judge Tim Wood QC in 1998, and was admitted into practice in March 2000 holding a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts (Russian Language and Literature) from Monash university. He was a Member of the Victorian Bar from 2001 to 2007, and has been employed as a solicitor in several Victorian government departments and private sector firms.
In 2014 he founded Littlejohn Legal, later purchasing the practices of Michael Benjamin & Associates and Rigoli Lawyers.
In his spare time David enjoys overseas travel, spending time with his young family, music in all forms, and creating memorable meals with his vast collection of cookbooks.
David’s practice areas include:
- Commercial Law
- Property Law & Conveyancing
- Family Law
- Criminal Law
- Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Jeeva Bala – Special Counsel
Jeeva is an experienced lawyer who has practiced for more than 40 years. Prior to joining Littlejohn Legal, Jeeva worked at several legal firms and also ran her own firm as a sole practitioner.
Jeeva welcomes her clients with an empathetic and understanding nature, as they work through uncertain and traumatic life events. She is committed to obtain the best results for her clients in a sensitive, cost effective and practical manner. Other than English Jeeva is fluent in Tamil.
Jeeva’s practice areas include:
- Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney and Medical Treatment Powers of Attorney
- Administration of Deceased Estates
- Testamentary trusts
- Superannuation property transfers
- Testator family maintenance claims
- Estate Litigation
- VCAT Applications
- Retirement Village and aged care agreements
- Retail Leases
- Sale and purchase of business
- Property Law & Conveyancing
Banhi (Bonhi) Banerjee – Lawyer
Banhi is an experienced Wills and Estate Lawyer. She started her legal career in India in 2001 as counsel and qualified in Australia in 2014. Banhi worked in several law firms across NSW and Victoria, including a national litigation firm specialising in estate laws across Australia. Banhi joined Littlejohn Legal in September 2025.
Banhi is friendly and approachable. She values long-term client relationship building and community connections. She takes time to listen to her client’s needs with empathy and compassion and provides all-around legal advice to solve their problems.
Banhi actively participates in various community activities to increase legal awareness in society. She is regularly invited to radio programmes and podcasts to answer questions on various legal issues involving Estate Planning and Family law. She is a member of various multicultural associations in Victoria. She also works with domestic violence support groups. Banhi is fluent in English, Bengali and Hindi.
Banhi’s practice areas include:
- Estate planning, including simple, complex and Testamentary Trust Will
- Enduring Power of Attorney (Financial & Personal) and Appointment of Medical Treatment Decision Maker
- Testator’s Family Maintenance Claims
- Estate litigation
- VCAT Applications
- Family Law (Property & Children)
- Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Rasangi Kalpana – Lawyer
Rasangi is a dedicated property lawyer at Littlejohn Legal, having joined the team in August 2024 as a paralegal. She has previously worked as an attorney at law in Sri Lanka, where she gained valuable experience and honed her legal skills.
Rasangi holds an LLB (Honours) from the University of Colombo, which has provided her with a solid foundation in legal principles. She is passionate about delivering exceptional support to clients and navigating their legal needs with care and expertise.
With a wealth of experience in conveyancing and a strong background in real estate transactions, Rasangi plays a crucial role in ensuring smooth and efficient processes for our clients.
Outside of work, Rasangi loves to travel and explore new destinations, spend quality time with her family, and unwind with a good Netflix series. Other than English Rasangi is fluent in Sinhala and can speak some Hindi.
Rasangi’s practice areas include:
- Property Law & Conveyancing
- Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney and Medical Treatment Powers of Attorney
Alex Petrakos – Consultant
Alex has been a practising migration agent for over 10 years, specialising in all manner of Australian visa and citizenship applications and Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) hearings. He was admitted to practice in November 2018 and have been exposed to other areas of law including family law, commercial leases, and contracts.
Debbie Cutajar – Practice Manager
Debbie is a long serving staff member at Littlejohn Legal commencing her role as a trust bookkeeper/receptionist in 2013 and now holds the position of Practice Manager. Debbie is always willing to go the extra mile to ensure that our clients receive high quality service and equally sensitive to the well-being of our staff members.
Debbie has excellent customer service experience gained from her past experiences working for banks. She takes pride in her work and proficient in the management of estate files from obtaining Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration to handling all aspects of estate administration, liaising with asset holders, verification and redemption of assets including shares and attending to simple as well as complex estate distributions.
Debbie has a warm and down-to-earth approach which perfectly fits our suburban practice and especially when handling matters for families going through bereavement. Outside of work Debbie enjoys spending time with her family and her doggies.
Paula Wilson – Trust Account Administrator
Paula is a long-serving staff member who has been with Littlejohn Legal for over 12 years. She began her role as a Receptionist and Trust Assistant and now holds the position of Trust Administrator.
Paula is a dedicated and loyal member of the team, enjoying her work for the Dingley Community and beyond. Outside of work, Paula enjoys spending quality time with her grandchildren and family, going to the movies, and taking walks along the beach.
Ella McCann – Paralegal
Ella joined Littlejohn Legal in 2025 as part of her student placement while completing a Bachelor of Legal and Dispute Studies at RMIT, where she developed a strong academic foundation in mediation and alternative dispute resolution. Following her graduation in 2025, she transitioned seamlessly into a full-time paralegal role, bringing a strong work ethic, enthusiasm, and a commitment to excellence to the Littlejohn Legal team.
Ella’s professional background spans a wide range of customer service roles, where she has developed exceptional customer experience skills, strong communication abilities, and a client-focused approach. This foundation enables her to deliver high-quality support and tailored solutions to every client she serves. Driven by a commitment to excellence, Ella approaches each task with efficiency, accuracy, and care. She also takes pride in supporting both clients and colleagues, contributing to a positive and collaborative practice environment.
Outside of work, Ella enjoys spending time with her family, catching up on the latest series, and socialising with friends.
Leah Nathan – Legal Administrative Assistant
Leah has joined Littlejohn Legal as a receptionist in 2024. Leah is a great addition to our firm as she is part of the local community for years.
She has fantastic customer service skills gathered from her previous work experiences and loves the opportunity be at the front desk and welcome our client of all walks of life. Outside of work, Leah loves spending time with her family, and she has a passion for photography, which allows her to capture meaningful moments in both her personal and professional life.
Frankie – Relationship Manager and Chief Morale Officer
Frankie, our adorable office dog joined us in October 2019 and is affectionately known as ” Frankie Pants.” He welcomes everyone with a friendly paw and only requires pats as payment!
His playful spirit and love for daily Schmackos creates a warm, inviting atmosphere for staff and clients alike. Frankie brings joy and a little extra sunshine to our workdays.
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