Michael Seton Email & Phone Number

Michael grew up in Umina Beach on the Central Coast and earned an academic scholarship to attend Central Coast Grammar School. Upon completing the HSC, and getting accepted into a medicine degree, he made the last-minute gut decision to study law at the University of Sydney.Michael graduated with a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Science (Psychology) and began practising law with a national firm in Sydney. Several years later, Michael completed his Master of Laws and in 2017 was endorsed by The Law Society of NSW as an Accredited Specialist in Family Law. Michael is admitted as a solicitor in both the Supreme Court of NSW and the High Court of Australia, meaning he can appear in any NSW or Commonwealth court or tribunal.Michael has 20 years of legal experience, most notably as co-founder of award-winning firm Ryan & Seton Lawyers. In 2022, Michael founded Seton Family Lawyers – a firm focused on helping families through all matters involving family law and associated criminal law. Specialising in family law, criminal law, dispute resolution and advocacy, Michael draws on his formal training in psychology to take a uniquely people-centred approach to his family law practice and leadership style.His leadership skills extend beyond Seton Family Lawyers as secretary and committee member of the Central Coast Law Society. He also proudly maintains a current posting of Flight Lieutenant and Legal Officer as a specialist reservist with the Royal Australian Air Force.When he’s not at work, Michael likes to keep fit and active. He loves running all distances and made his marathon debut in Berlin in 2017. He’s also an enthusiastic cricketer and enjoys his ongoing association with the mighty Terrigal Matcham Cricket Club. Michael is a father of three young children who keep him on his toes (often literally as the proclaimed “dance dad”), and husband to his wife who’s the most intelligent person he’s ever met.

Listed skills include Dispute Resolution, Civil Litigation, Legal Advice, Commercial Litigation, and 19 others.