Our Lawyers
Our senior lawyers handling Immigration, Property and Family law
LLB (Monash University, Australia)
Member (Law institute of Victoria)
Keith James- Immigration & Family Lawyer
Keith is a graduate of Monash Law School. He moved to Melbourne, Australia in 2014 and has a passion for working with migrants, who aspire to call Australia their dream home. Being a migrant himself, he has a tremendous capacity to empathise with the problems his clients face and focuses on providing them with outcomes that leads to Permanent Residency in the shortest possible time.
Keith practices in all aspects of Migration law, with a particular focus on Skilled Migration and Family visas. He stays abreast on the latest updates in state nomination criteria and has a wide range of options available to assist his clients navigate their migration aspirations.
Further, Keith provides commercially savvy advise to potential employers who seek to employ migrant employees to fill critical labour shortages. Employers frequently seek Keith to assist in developing policies and best practice guides on attracting, employing and retaining highly skilled migrants.
The ability to anticipate clients’ migration and commercial needs is what makes Keith an asset to any prospective migrant. He is dynamic and provides flexible solutions that deliver client-focused outcomes.
Attorney at Law
Master of Taxation (Monash University, Australia)
Jayantha Wijethilake (Jay) - Principal Solicitor
Jay combines decades of legal practice experience spanning across two jurisdictions. He first entered the legal profession in the 1990’s in Sri Lanka, where he had a successful property law practice focused on conveyancing. In 2006 Jay was admitted to the Supreme Court of Victoria and commenced his practice in Australia. Over the last 15 years, Jay has developed a broad Immigration practice that focuses on Parent and Partner visas.
Jay is available for consultation on the following:
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Initial consultation for Parent and Partner visas.
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Advice on making visa applications and selecting appropriate pathways for Permanent residency.
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Advice on visa refusals and making appeals to AAT and the Federal circuit court.
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Advice on making investments in Australian Real estate as a temporary resident or overseas resident.
Jay focuses on collaborative problem solving. Regardless of the size or complexity of the matter he pays attention to detail and advocates for outcomes that will lead to Permanent residency in the quickest timeframes.
Attorney at Law
GDLP (College of Law)
MBA (Reading)
LLB (Sri Lanka)
Thamasha Walgama - Paralegal
Thamasha is a dedicated immigration law professional with experience in assisting individuals and families navigate the complexities of Australian migration law. She is a qualified Attorney at Law in Sri Lanka and holds a Bachelor of Law (Honours) from Sri Lanka. Currently, she is further advancing her expertise by undertaking a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice at the College of Law and pursuing a Master’s in Business Administration.
Having worked at MJ Legal for nearly four years, Thamasha has developed a strong understanding of visa pathways, compliance requirements, and the strategic considerations involved in securing permanent residency in Australia. Her keen analytical skills, combined with a client-focused approach, make her a valuable asset to both individuals and businesses seeking migration solutions.
Attorney at Law (Sri Lanka)
LLB (Honours) (Staffordshire University, UK)
BA (International Relations, University of Colombo)
Master’s in Public Policy (RMIT University, Reading)
Lavanya Gunaratne - Paralegal
Lavanya is our enthusiastic paralegal who specialises in all things property, conveyancing, and family law. Originally qualified as an Attorney at Law in Sri Lanka, Lavanya brings impressive credentials, holding a Bachelor of Law (Honours) from Staffordshire University in the UK and a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from the University of Colombo. She's currently furthering her passion for policy by pursuing a Master's in Public Policy at RMIT University.
At MJ Legal, Lavanya is the backbone of support for our solicitors, expertly managing property and family law matters behind the scenes. Whether assisting with intricate conveyancing processes or lending her detail-oriented eye to complex family cases, Lavanya makes sure our solicitors and clients have everything they need. Her approachable manner and meticulous work style ensure that every client interaction is precise, reliable, and always warmly professional.
When Lavanya’s involved, you know your legal matter is in capable, caring hands!