Testimonials

14^th August 2024

Velos & Velos Lawyers

Level 6

326 William Street

Melbourne Vic 3000

To Whom It May Concern

Re: VCAT Guardianship Case

We would like to thank John Velos for his professionalism, expertise, experience and his friendly disposition. We had a Case with VCAT about guardianship of our mother and power of attorney. Our mother had advanced dementia, living alone and unsupported with nil services in place, with Financial powers of attorney’s in place.  We had attended 3 hearings online and were not getting anywhere. We raised concerns about our mothers safety, multiple emails to VCAT and they didn’t listen to our (her childrens) concerns.

We made an appointment with John and he took us through the process and how to proceed. John instantly made us feel heard, comfortable and we could relate to him. He understood the importance of family and how we had the best interests of our mother at heart. John was easy to converse with and instantly we felt at ease.

After John’s guidance and instructions on what he needed for the VCAT case, John Velos represented us at VCAT with a Barrister Elizabeth King. Elizabeth and John were exceptional and helped us tremendously.

John was always very welcoming and clear on the legal process. This was such a relief for us as we had never been involved with VCAT before. With the help of Velos and Velos Lawyers and all staff we won the VCAT case and were appointed Guardianship.  Finally VCAT had to take us seriously and we were able to put our mother into appropriate care with her best interests at heart.

We could not recommend John Velos enough, his care, commitment, professionalism and experience were outstanding. The result speaks for itself and his staff were great also. Look no further than Velos and Velos for legal representation.

Kind regards

H. A. & A. S.

22/11/22

Dear Velos & Velos Lawyers,

Thank you for all your help when it came to me buying my beautiful home.

I could not have done it without you.  Your help and advice was simply invaluable.

Yours sincerely,

Saturday 19^th November 2022

I engaged the services of Mr John Velos from Velos & Velos Lawyers for a difficult legal matter that needed expert negotiating skills.

The service provided by Mr John Velos was excellent from the beginning with John keeping me up to date on the progress of the matter and always a phone call away if needed.

I always felt I was being listened to and our expectations being met in a professional and business like manner.

I have no hesitation in recommending Mr John Velos from Velos & Velos to attend to all legal needs.

Regards,

Peter

Mr John Velos BComm, LLB (Melb), LLM (Melb)

Velos & Velos Lawyers

Level 6, 326 William Street, Melbourne Vic 3000

(03) 8379 1000

27 September 2022

Dear Mr Velos

We can’t thank you enough for the wonderful help you have given to our nephew and niece. Through inexperience, they had got themselves into a terrible financial mess and into the quagmire of bankruptcy.  We did not know how to help them, and they and their three young children were being threatened with homelessness.

The lawyer that was recommended by the Trustee was useless and still demanding payment for achieving nothing.  We were all floundering and did not know who to trust until we found you.

Your integrity, your meticulous and prompt attention to detail and your expert, patient, and compassionate assistance have sustained us all through a long protracted negotiation and we are all so grateful to have had you to shepherd us through the complex and daunting process of annulment of the bankruptcy.

Your constant communication with us all at each step of the way has been so reassuring.

Thank you for everything from us all.

We hereby recommend Mr John Velos of Velos & Velos Lawyers completely.

My wife and I were extremely grateful for the invaluable assistance that John Velos from Velos and Velos provided during a time of extreme distress.  John’s timely advice and guidance was critical in helping us overcoming, what seemed at the time, as an insurmountable problem.

John showed patience, compassion and understanding of our personal situation and worked with diligence and dedication all the way through to the successful conclusion of the issue, all of which made it possible for my wife and I to maintain our sanity and get on with our lives while the matter was being taken care of in the background.

We highly recommend Velos & Velos and John Velos for any legal matters within his wife domain of expertise.  We personally expect to continue to engage John in the future when, without doubt his specialised skills will prove invaluable.

Thank you, John and team!

28 February 2022

VELOS & VELOS LAWYERS                                

Level 6, 326 William Street, Melbourne, Vic 3000

Telephone (03) 8379 1000

RE: CRIMINAL CHARGES COURT CASE

With a criminal charge against my sister and the threat of up to a 15-year term imprisonment, her choice of Velos & Velos Lawyers representing her case, proved to be the best possible decision she could have made.

In just, less than a month to prepare for her court case, Mr. John Velos and his legal team were able to take meticulous action and step by step analysis of her rather delicate and serious case, considering they had little evidence available to them, regarding her proof to innocence. Thinking outside the box, they collected solid and truthful information, whilst paying special attention to every detail so as to ensure a successful outcome.

In that time, my sister received immediate support, prompt advise and peace of mind. Mr. Velos was able to overcome my sister’s worst fears by offering her words of encouragement and support throughout her ordeal.

The legal practice achieved an excellent result and the whole family including Mr. Velos could not have been happier for her.

Managing to obtain a “no conviction” against my sister with only 60 hours community corrections order.

The excellent result and success of this court case was life changing for her.

I definitely recommend Mr. John Velos of Velos & Velos Lawyers for his utmost professionalism, compassion, complete understanding of people’s personal problems and for the excellent legal representation.

I would also like to personally thank Mr. John Velos and his outstanding legal team for literally saving my sister’s life and continuing to support her even after the court case; with making a fresh start and without further criminal convictions.

VELOS & VELOS LAWYERS

“TRUST – SUPPORT – PROFESSIONALISM – COMPASSION – SUCCESS”

5 STAR RATING

Yours Sincerely,

17/10/2021

To Velos & Velos Lawyers

Level 6/326 William Street, Melbourne – 3000

We would like to a say a big thank you to Mr. John Velos for helping us with the most complicated case of ours. Our issue of removal of caveats from our property was lingering since ages ,we went to so many lawyers across Melbourne regarding our issue but they were not able to resolve it.

We came to know of Velos & Velos through google and had a meeting with Mr. John Velos regarding our issue. I found Mr. John very knowledgeable and professional with his services. He explained every step in detail and always assured us they are in safe hand.

Our matter was handled with at most attention by Mr. John Velos and his team, it was solved in a timely manner without any delays.

I will always recommend Mr. John Velos to any of my friends & family if they need his service in future.

Mr. John keep up the good Work.

Regards   

I have worked as a journalist at SBS and the Greek radio station 3xy Radio Hellas in Melbourne for many years until recently.

I have also worked in the legal and medical sector for over 35 years, as a NAATI Level 3 Interpreter and I have seen many cases and scenarios with people involved in litigation, which has been a difficult journey to them, with sentiments of stress, agony and many a times with great sadness.

I have witnessed situations of how the lay person is struggling to find their justice and closure in incomprehensible processes within the legal world.

Evolving within these medico- legal and media circles, I have witnessed and have come across people who had expressed their appreciation and gratitude for litigation handled by Law firms which have stood out for all the right reasons.

I chose one which was continuously respected and praised by so many: VELOS & VELOS LAWYERS has been around, for over 40 years, delivering affordable legal representation in many legal areas to their valued clients and community.

 I, personally, would like to express my appreciation and gratitude to Mr. John Velos Master of Laws, who has recently provided me with excellent legal pro bono advice in a situation where I needed to sought some valuable advice on how to proceed in a very complicated family case.

As I had heard from many people who had previously used the services of Mr. John Velos, I also experienced his expertise, integrity, excellence and kindness whilst listening and understanding the complexity of my circumstances. He was intuitive, reading between the lines, and enlightening with an  amazing analysis of my case.

He never looked at the time but only focused on how to give me the answers, so as to be fulfilled at the end of the session and to be clear, in what path I should chose for my own benefit.

I highly recommend his firm Velos & Velos Lawyers for he is the person who has this light filled with professionalism and kindness combined so as to advise and assist his clients to pursue the best path for their concerns when choosing to be legally represented and advised.

May I stress with great confidence that when one feels the need to get legal advice, one should consider to meet with Mr. John Velos who is always giving his time and professional expertise generously.

Kind Regards

Broadcast Producer 3XY Radio Hellas

I engaged Mr Velos in support of dealings with creditors who were continually not listening to my responses and arguments related to the legitimacy to their claims.

Mr John Velos was very understanding and compassionate in his dealings with me, but also very strong and direct when dealing with a large credit company who were standing firm in their requests.

Through a long process over an 8-month period Mr Velos continued to support my position and continued to defend and support my arguments with this particular creditor. After many months and numerous communications Mr Velos had achieved an amicable arrangement for all parties.

Without the legal support, advice and understanding shown by Mr Velos, I doubt that I would have achieved this outcome on my own. Through Velos and Velos I was supported and treated without any prejudice and with complete understanding and sympathy of my circumstances.

I personally would recommend the services of Velos & Velos to any legal matters. I certainly will be looking to use them into the future on another matters.

I would like to pass on my sincere thanks and gratitude to Mr John Velos for his support and advice during these drawn-out proceedings. His support made the situation, that little bit more bearable.

We sought legal advice of John Velos of Velos and Velos Lawyers to assist with Body Corporate and/or Home & Contents Insurance issue we have been dealing with for over a year.

Once again, the legal advice provided by John Velos proved effective and achieved the desired result.

Thank you John Velos and staff for your guidance, advice and support which led us to an amicable and effective resolution.

We have no doubt in recommending Mr John Velos and Velos and Velos Lawyers to anyone seeking legal advice and guidance.

I sought John Velos’ firm’s services to assist with a sensitive and personal interstate Deceased Estate matter that had been on my agenda for some three years prior without a workable solution and had my local solicitor stalled for over a year.

One walks out of a conference with John Velos with renewed confidence. Once the guidance of Velos was followed and acted on, in a matter of weeks the conflict was settled exactly as we had hoped. Their responses were extremely prompt, directions to the solicitor were clear, firm and yet fully supportive of me as his client, closing a painful experience agreeably with ease.

I have no hesitation in recommending this firm be considered for engagement in a wide variety of legal issues.

LEGAL SERVICES OF MR. JOHN VELOS

GENERAL LEGAL ADVICE TESTIMONIAL

Mr John Velos of Velos & Velos, Lawyers, of Level 6, 326 William Street, Melbourne recently acted for me in a civil matter which was causing me considerable concern and stress, which at my age I do not want or need.

John resolved the matter to my satisfaction expeditiously and for which I am extremely grateful. It was a great relief to me.

At all times, John kept me informed of the progress of the matter and attended promptly to my enquires. Nothing was too much trouble for John. He even came to my home to help settle this matter.

I cannot speak highly enough of John and his staff for their assistance and expertise in resolving the matter and I have no hesitation in recommending him and his firm.

John deserves a “5 Star rating” for the way he conducted my matter.

Sincerely,

16 April 2019

Our son was recently involved in a road accident whilst riding his bike.

The driver of the car responsible was difficult from the very beginning. The insurer also dragged things out and was, in the early stages, unresponsive and frustrating.

John Velos managed the claim from start to finish with compassion, expertise, determination and professionalism. At all times we were kept informed of progress and advised our options and the associated costs.

John Velos managed to negotiate a settlement with the insurer that far exceeded our expectations.

I have no hesitation in providing a resounding recommendation for John Velos and the legal practice, Velos and Velos.

Sincerely

15^th April, 2019

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

Our son had been hit by a motor car which sent him to hospital and his racing bicycle to the scrap metal dealer! The lady driver said she had been blinded by the sun. We could get nowhere with her or her insurers.

We engaged Mr John Velos and within a few weeks he achieved an outstanding result far beyond our expectations. He had assembled a detailed case and with multiple thrusts directed at the insurance company, finally received a wonderful result which was about double what we had hoped for!

We congratulate Mr Velos and his team for a very professional, efficient and sympathetic process which was always realistic. He was cautious and considered in everything and has a great eye for detail. He also knows his law very thoroughly which enables him to recommend realistic options and outcomes.

Formerly a lawyer myself, I have been engaging lawyers for fifty years and I am pleased to record that I would rank John’s performance as second to none in our experience. We will recommend him to anyone and have been delighted with his work.

Yours sincerely

08^th February 2019

Att: JOHN VELOS

BComm, LLB (Melb)

Master of Laws LLM (Melb) – Barrister and Solicitor – Australian Lawyer

VELOS & VELOS LAWYERS

Level 6, 326 William Steet, Melbourne Vic 3000

T: (03) 8379 1000 F: (03) 9328 8848

RECOMMENDATION

John Velos and his friendly hard working team have represented me. John is a Lawyer that does not give false hope, is highly experienced and realistic on all fronts. Not once did I feel as though John or any members of his team were providing mediocre responses. At times the suggested possible outcomes of my complicated case were not ideal, however I always knew where I stood and was prepared for the best & worse.

John is a Lawyer who answers phone calls and has a very proactive team. Con in particular was a rock for my wife in this case, and for that I am grateful. At times it does take a professional to put things in perspective, remove the emotional aspect and encourage one to keep going. Bankruptcy makes you feel like it’s only you and  The Trustee, no one else. This is not true.

John’s team represented me in Seymour Magistrates Court last year; I had never in my life been convicted of anything prior. Although the case put before me was yet another consequence of my own irresponsibility, John did his utmost best and did achieve an excellent result.

What were most important to my family, and me was the transparency and the case preparation that I was heavily involved in. I understood my case and although highly drenched in emotional, financial and physical stress, I trusted John and his team. I knew that I had the best representation by a Lawyer who knew my case file, my history and why I was in the position I was in.

My Bankruptcy situation has unfortunately affected all of the people I love. I truly believe that if I had engaged John Velos initially and followed his advice, I would not be on the position I am in today and I would not have put so much strain on my health, marriage and family. When I look back at my previous Lawyer’s notes etc. I am so deeply ashamed of the poor and unprofessional representation I settled for previously.

As I physically recover from major surgery, I look forward to a new life with the guidance of John Velos and his team.

I hereby recommend Mr John Velos of Velos & Velos Lawyers completely.

Yours sincerely,

I would like to recommend John Velos, Lawyer, whom I have hired on occasion when necessary. He always calls me back and gives me good advice when I need it.

He is a valuable member of my contacts and he never lets me down. Professional and caring is a great combination and I appreciate what he has done for me and will do when I need wise legal council. Thank you Mr Velos!

I have absolutely no reservations about recommending Velos & Velos Lawyers. My name is Angélique and I have been represented by John Velos since the 21st of November 2017. During this short period, I experienced John’s exceptional academic and personal skills. His professionalism is admirable and most importantly, John is a Lawyer that you can call and expect to speak to or receive a call back on the same day.

John’s in-depth knowledge and experience within Bankruptcy matters increased the overall outcome of my settlement between the Trustee and myself. John is an excellent negotiator. He dealt with a Trustee where the matter was previously very badly damaged; I thought all hope was gone.

My husband was declared bankrupt in 2014. It was the messiest of all bankruptcies — the business was a partnership and the other Director’s wife was the Administration Manager/Bookkeeper and so on. I knew nothing.

Years later, the appointed Trustee was seeking foreclosure on my Family home.

I went into panic mode and engaged the wrong legal and financial representatives — recommended by the other Director and his wife. This was a plot to use me and destroy me, as I was the only one with an asset, the family home.

I became depressed, reclusive and helpless. I contemplated suicide, as did my Husband many times. We both sought counsellins and could barely meet financial obligations for years. Our two very young children

were becoming extremely affected and with the help of my loving family, I decided to make a change.

I needed an independent, professional and reputable lawyer. I was told to look no further than John Velos. I made the life changing phone call to Bo at Velos & Velos. Bo showed interest, empathy and professionalism. I was booked in to see John the next day. It’s been “all systems go” ever since. I have never once felt doubt or been in two minds over the representation from John Velos.

John Velos was a beacon of hope to my children and me at a time when our options appeared limited and the likelihood of a satisfactory resolution seemed impossible. Not only was John able to defend me from unjust accusations, but also his calm and empathetic demeanour offered emotional support to myself and filtered through to those I care about most.

The overall settlement figure between the Trustee and myself was a third of the initial demand. Velos & Velos also came in under budget for their legal fees, which were outlined within our initial consultation. There were never any grey areas.

In less than 6 months, John Velos reached an extremely satisfactory settlement figure. My previous legal team consisting of 2 Lawyers, 1 Forensic Accountant and 2 CPA’s were a waste of 2 years and too much money that I didn’t have.

In closing, I was worried I would lose everything but John got us sorted out after just a couple of months. I’d engage him again. My children and I are eternally grateful for his service and I hereby recommend Mr. John Velos of Velos & Velos Lawyers without reservation.

PREPARATION OF WILL

I DO NOT HESITATE IN RECOMMENDING MR JOHN VELOS AND HIS DEDICATED STAFF TO ANYONE WHO NEEDS ASSISTANCE IN DEALING WITH THE ATO, CENTRELINK OR ANY OTHER DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND RELEVANT AUTHORITIES

CRIMINAL LAW EXPERIENCE

My son engaged John Velos Lawyers in 2017. He had been charged by Victorian Police with some very serious allegations which I believe affected him to the point where he was unable to process the consequences to be able to make good choices or decisions. Except of course, for finding Velos & Velos Lawyers…how my son managed this is a miracle in itself! It has been an extremely difficult time for our son and I cannot stress how much I have appreciated John’s years of professional wisdom and counsel. I reside in Perth which added to the despair and distress. During these high emotional times in your life you must be protected by a “legal eagle” who has empathy, compassion, understanding and great intellect. John has all these virtues and many more…he has great insight and the ability to see the whole picture. John offered direction and guidance which transcended an untenable situation. John was kind and patient with our son without judgement or criticism. I felt he treated Antony as if he was of his own family. Antony is only 26 years old – with his whole future ahead of him. The outcome of the case was a good outcome. My humble wish is for my don to visit Melbourne in the near future and share with John how much his kindness helped carry him during this terrible storm n his life. I am sincerely grateful and wish to thank John and his team at Velos & Velos who treated us with the utmost respect and dignity. I highly recommend Velos & Velos Lawyers and their competent, professional legal services.

WE WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND VELOS & VELOS LEGAL SERVICES

We engaged Mr John Velos and his team with an issue where my wife, Wendy Lam and I were wronged by our wedding reception. John and his legal team were genuinely sympathetic about our situation and fought for us with real compassion. Mr Velos and his team sat us down to inform us of each proceeding in detail and explained all the outcomes that may come out of it. They were very transparent and detailed throughout the whole process. In an environment that my wife and I were not used to, John Velos and Bo Zhou made us feel comfortable and safe. They made sure we understood every step of the way. We would highly recommend Velos & Velos legal services for any legal situation that will need professionals that genuinely care about their clients and their situation. We would like to take this opportunity to thank John Velos and his team again. Thank you for allowing us to continue with our lives with a peace of mind. It has been great getting to know both of you throughout the process and will happily be using your services again if required.

WILLS & PROBATE TESTIMONIAL

ACTION UPON DEFAULT ON ARRANGEMENTS IN RELATION TO RECEIVABLES

I am immensely grateful for Mr. John Velos’ exceptional handling of my recent case.  From our initial consultation to the successful resolution, Mr. John Velos displayed a rare combination of professionalism, expertise, and genuine care.

Mr. John Velos navigated the complexities of my case with precision, offering clear insights and strategic advice.  His excellent communication, prompt responses, and transparent updates kept me well-informed and alleviated the stress associated with legal matters.

In the negotiations, Mr. John Velos’ mastery of the law and persuasive arguments led to a favorable outcome.  His dedication to his clients is evident, and his empathy and support made a challenging process much more manageable.

If you’re in need of a highly skilled, ethical, and compassionate attorney, I wholeheartedly recommend Mr. John Velos.  His exemplary representation exceeded my expectations, and I am grateful for his unwavering commitment to justice.

Thank you, Mr. John Velos, for your outstanding service!

Mr John Velos

Velos & Velos Lawyers

Level 6, 326 William Street, Melbourne Vic 3000

10^th November 2023.

We highly recommend John Velos of Velos & Velos Lawyers,

My partner and I recently contacted John Velos from Velos & Velos Lawyers and he was able to provide expertise advice over the phone.  His approach was very friendly in nature.

The matter was regarding the rectification of poor workmanship on a body corporate building.  He provided us with sound advice forward in relation to the Owners Corporation Committee and Contractor who completed the job.

John was very responsive and calm, he showed compassion towards the ongoing issue. His expertise and knowledge provided us with invaluable advice to navigate the way forward for a positive outcome.

Thank you, John, much appreciate your time and expertise.

24 October 2022

Mr John Velos

VELOS & VELOS Lawyers

Level 6, 326 William Street

MELBOURNE VIC 3000

Re:      Legal Services of John Velos – Sale of Property/Deceased Estates

This year I engaged the services of Mr John Velos and his legal firm Velos & Velos Lawyers to prepare Probate and Estate documentation and to proceed to sell the property and do settlement through PEXA.

I have found that Mr John Velos and staff of Velos & Velos Lawyers acted in a very timely, professional and effective manner.  They have kept me informed of all steps involved and have carried out my instructions promptly.

I would recommend Mr John Velos and his loyal staff to anyone who needs legal assistance and advice.  They strive for clients to receive excellent legal services with respect, compassion, professionalism and sound practical legal advice.

I would like to thank Mr John Velos and staff for their professionalism, their timely legal advice and support I received and trust that their clients also receive such an outstanding level of quality legal services.

Sincerely yours,

13 October 2022

Mr John Velos

VELOS & VELOS Lawyers

Level 6, 326 William Street

MELBOURNE VIC 3000

Re:      Legal Services of John Velos – Sale of Property/Deceased Estates

I engaged the services of Mr John Velos and his legal firm Velos & Velos Lawyers to prepare Probate and Estate documentation and to proceed to sell the property and do settlement through PEXA.

Mr John Velos and staff of Velos & Velos Lawyers acted in a very timely, professional and effective manner keeping me informed of all steps involved and carrying out my instructions promptly.

I highly recommend Mr John Velos and his dedicated staff to anyone who needs legal assistance and advice as they strive for clients to receive excellent legal services with respect, compassion, professionalism and sound practical legal advice.

I wish to thank Mr John Velos and staff for their outmost professionalism, timely legal advice and support I received and trust that their clients also receive such high level of quality legal services.

Sincerely yours,

23-June 2022

Mr John Velos

L6 326 William St,

Melbourne VIC 3000

RE: Thanks for your efforts in providing my teenage son support from large Corporate Predators

John,

I would like to thank you for your assistance in a matter which I cannot believe would exist in this day and age.

For my teenage son coming home from school in uniform being hit by a car and being flung in the air after disembarking a bus and being taken to hospital in an ambulance is truly a traumatic life event.  His leg was totally smashed and had rods put in and as a result had major infections to the bone and was in a serious situation.  He had months of multiple hospital stays and was lucky not to have life long issues or be deceased.

When he got home he was met with a letter demanding a $15,000 payment from the insurance company, which never provided a basis for the fault which we demanded.  What is even worst was that our investigations with another panel beater found that the repair was excessive for the type of accident and panel damage that was incurred.

Our son was heart broken and in a state of panic, constantly getting calls in a harassing manner demanding he pay or they would take him (a minor) to court, even though he had no job, income or assets.

My Family and I Thank you for standing up to Major Corporation trying to take advantage in a very immoral opportunistic way, against a young boy already affected by a horrible incident.

Thanks Again for Being on Our side.

Regards

Re: Getting a legal advice for an Intervention Order

Mr John Velos of Velos & Velos Lawyers gave me very professional and valuable Pro Bono advice without charging me consultation fees.

He not only advised me on how to handle my case, but also provided me with valuable advice in becoming a better person.

I have no doubt in recommending Mr John Velos in Family Law and Civil matters.

He is an expert with over 40 years of experience, don’t look elsewhere.

Mr John Velos and his staff are also very courteous and professional.

I wish Mr Velos and his staff all the very best and I have no doubt that they will succeed in every step of their life.

Before my first Conference with Mr John Velos, Master of Laws at Velos & Velos Lawyers I was in complete despair, facing 15 years in jail.

From Mr John Velos I received immediate support and prompt advice. This was a great relief as a burden had been lifted off my shoulders and I got peace of mind.

With thoroughness and attention to detail Mr John Velos organised reports and references on my behalf.

He kept me informed during the whole Court process, offering words of encouragement.

He appointed an experienced barrister, and I received a Community Corrections Order, without conviction, an outstanding outcome seeing it was my second offence.

These were life changing results.

With over 40 years’ experience Mr John Velos offered wisdom, loyalty, respect, understanding and compassion. I consider him a friend and an extension of my family, as does my family.

I highly recommend Mr John Velos of Velos & Velos Lawyers. He saved my life.

It was an exceptional experience, and all the staff were highly professional. Simply professional, excellent and outstanding.

Their legal services are simply outstanding