Dillon brings 50 years of legal experience, including service as court clerk, law clerk, solicitor, barrister and Judge, and accepts briefs in family law, wills and estates, probate and succession, equity, commercial and contractual disputes, real property, and professional negligence and disciplinary matters.

A legal career spanning every level of practice

Dillon Morley retired from the bench in February 2026 and has now returned as a barrister. His career has included service as a clerk in the Supreme Court of New South Wales, five years as a law clerk at Clayton Utz, twenty-eight years as a solicitor, seven years at the Bar, and seven years as a Judge sitting in family law.

Areas of Practice

Dillon accepts briefs in a broad range of matters.

Family Law Expertise

Dillon appears in all types of family law matters, including complex parenting and property matters and appellate work.

He is also available to accept briefs to fully prepare matters for hearing in Division 2 of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, including conferencing parties and witnesses, detailed advice on evidence, and preparation of affidavits and financial statements.

Additional Qualifications

Qualified mediator

One of the first family dispute resolution practitioners (currently re-establishing registration)

Extensive experience in alternative dispute resolution in family law and family provision matters, with arbitration practice to commence shortly