About Oliver Morrissey – Founder and Director of Empower Wills & Estate Lawyers

Oliver Morissey

Meet Oliver

Oliver Morrissey is the Founder and Director of Empower Wills & Estate Lawyers, a specialist law firm based in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs. With over a decade of legal experience, Oliver has built a practice dedicated to helping clients claim or protect their inheritance through clear advice, strategy, and representation. Oliver holds a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Science (Forensics) from the University of Newcastle, as well as a Master of Laws (LLM) from the University of Sydney. He is also completing a further Master of Laws in Wills and Estates with The College of Law Australia. As a member of both the High Court of Australia and The Law Society of NSW, Oliver brings a high level of professionalism and expertise to every matter.

Experience and Leadership

Before founding Empower Wills & Estate Lawyers, Oliver gained significant experience across various areas of law. This diverse background shaped his ability to manage complex estate matters with confidence and precision.

Under his leadership, the firm has evolved from a general practice to one of Sydney’s fast-growing specialists in Wills and Estate Law. His client-first approach has earned the firm a strong reputation for consistent results and exceptional service, with the majority of new clients coming through word-of-mouth referrals.

Oliver leads a team of highly skilled inheritance lawyers who share his focus on achieving fair and practical outcomes. His involvement in every stage of a matter ensures that each client receives the benefit of tailored strategy and careful attention to detail.

Oliver’s Focus

Oliver’s practice covers both contentious and non-contentious matters.
He represents claimants who wish to contest or challenge a will, as well as executors and administrators defending similar claims. He also assists clients with estate planning, probate, and administration.

His mission is clear: to help clients claim or protect what is rightfully theirs. This principle underpins every case and drives the culture of Empower Wills & Estate Lawyers.

Philosophy and Vision

Oliver believes that inheritance should be handled with care, fairness, and respect. He founded Empower Wills & Estate Lawyers on the principle of “Inheritance. Your Way.”

This philosophy reflects his commitment to giving clients control over their outcomes through education, transparency, and expert guidance. His goal is to simplify complex estate matters and provide solutions that are strategic, compassionate, and effective.

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