About Us - Panetta Family Lawyers

Frances Panetta

Our Principal, brings extensive legal experience, having been admitted to the Supreme Court of New South Wales and the High Court of Australia since 1997. Her career began in boutique and mid-tier law firms across Sydney, where she built expertise in areas such as commercial litigation, property, conveyancing, wills, estate planning and probate, criminal law, construction law, personal injury, professional indemnity, and family law. 

Frances joined Downeys Lawyers as an Associate of the firm from July 2011 to July 2015. During her tenure, she managed the firm's family law practice independently and provided assistance to clients with conveyancing, estate planning, and estate administration matters. 

Frances is highly dedicated and meticulous, demonstrating a strong commitment to her clients. Her comprehensive expertise in family law allows her to provide informed advice and effective representation across all areas of Family Law, including financial and property settlements, de facto relationship matters, separation and divorce, parenting issues and arrangements for children, as well as child support and spousal maintenance.

Renowned for her attention to detail, Frances offers clients realistic, practical advice with an emphasis on achieving early resolution and avoiding court proceedings where possible. She is adept at managing high-conflict situations, diffusing tension, and guiding matters toward advantageous outcomes. Her reputation is built on her conflict resolution skills, practical approach, and ability to secure favourable results for clients. Frances combines a warm, approachable manner with straightforward, no-nonsense professionalism. 

Frances can be reached at frances@panettafamilylawyerds.com.au.

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