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Bowen Buchbinder Vilensky

Updated 2026-09-05 · 4,046 reviewed · 173 listed · Scored from 12 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(12) 65 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Bowen Buchbinder Vilensky
Location
Perth
Services
Wills & Estate Planning, Commercial & Business Law, Family Law
Reviews
12
Ranking
#24 in Wills & Estate Planning
Best for
families in urgent legal crises needing rapid court intervention

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-05). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-08-05.

What recent reviews say

Strong outcomes in family law and estates, with staff like Claire Harrison and Daniel Loreck praised for urgency and clarity. However, reviews flag poor communication after retainer exhaustion, unexplained fee charges, and dismissive attitudes from some staff members.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • professional and knowledgeable staff
  • fast action in urgent matters
  • clear explanation of legal jargon
  • strong family law outcomes
Watch-outs
  • poor follow-up and unresponsiveness after fees spent
  • unprofessional staff conduct
  • lack of transparency on costs
  • high hourly rates
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Best for: families in urgent legal crises needing rapid court intervention
Think twice if: you need ongoing communication; some reviewers report unresponsiveness after retainer costs mount

Where this business shines

  • swift action in family law emergencies
  • plain-language explanations of complex legal matters
  • experienced with multi-generational estates

Worth knowing

  • Claire Harrison: handled urgent child recovery matters (grandson located within 12 hours)
  • Daniel Loreck: praised for family law clarity and emotional support
  • Alana: managed complex multi-generational estate closures
  • Les: insurance and dispute resolution work
  • Pro bono appeals promised but not delivered in at least one case

What reviews say by service

Family Law
praised for speed and emotional support in child recovery and custody matters; one pro bono appeal promise broken
Wills & Estate Planning
experienced with complex estates and difficult family dynamics; praised for clarity in explaining obligations

How it compares

  • Rated 4.3 against a 4.55 average across the 87 wills & estate planning businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 17% of the businesses in this directory.

What earned this score?

Scoring Method
Star rating 65
Review volume 48
Review recency 87
Review sentiment 49
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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3
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2
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1
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Common questions

Can they help with urgent family matters outside business hours?
Claire Harrison contacted a client at 8:40 am on short notice for a child recovery matter and secured an urgent court order the same day.
Do they explain legal terms clearly?
Yes; reviewers noted the team explains legal jargon in plain language, especially helpful for clients unfamiliar with Australian law.
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Last updated 2026-09-05