Firm: Loukas Law
Position: Managing Director
Location: Western Australia
Practice Areas: Family Law, Divorce, Mediation, Collaborative Practice, Parenting & Property Matters

About Maria Loukas

Maria Loukas is the heart, passion, and vision behind Loukas Law. As the firm’s founder and Managing Director, Maria has built a highly respected practice grounded in her love of the law, relentless work ethic, and genuine care for people. Her mission is clear: to guide clients through some of the most difficult times in their lives with both legal excellence and human compassion.

Maria brings to every case a rare blend of professional expertise and emotional intelligence. Her approach to family law is deeply personal and holistic—recognising that separation and family transitions involve more than just legal outcomes; they touch every part of her clients’ lives. Through empathy, insight, and strategic precision, Maria helps clients make informed decisions that protect their wellbeing and their families’ futures.

Philosophy & Approach

Maria’s philosophy is rooted in a simple truth: “Family law is about people, not just paperwork.” Her work focuses on delivering legal solutions that not only resolve disputes but also promote long-term emotional and financial stability.

Her unique professional outlook is reflected in Loukas Law’s close partnership with Cottesloe Counselling, one of Western Australia’s leading psychological counselling practices. Together, they offer clients comprehensive support—addressing both the legal and emotional dimensions of family breakdowns. This integrated approach often involves collaboration with other specialists such as accountants, estate planners, and financial advisors to ensure every client receives well-rounded, tailored guidance.

Maria’s clients describe her as tenacious yet compassionate—an advocate who listens deeply, strategises intelligently, and walks with them every step of the way. She applies her instinct, wisdom, and years of experience to even the most complex situations, leaving clients feeling protected and understood.

Experience & Expertise

Maria has dedicated her career to Family Law, helping hundreds of clients navigate separation, divorce, parenting arrangements, and property settlements. Her extensive experience allows her to handle intricate and high-conflict cases with clarity and confidence. She also embraces Collaborative Practice—an approach designed to reduce adversarial conflict and promote constructive, future-focused resolutions.

Under her leadership, Loukas Law has become a trusted name in Western Australia for its client-centred, multidisciplinary approach. Maria and her team are known for balancing legal precision with genuine empathy, helping families rebuild stronger foundations for the future.

Professional Memberships

• Law Society of Western Australia
• Family Law Section Australia
• Family Law Practitioners Association of Western Australia (FLPA WA)
• Collaborative Professionals WA
• AIFLAM – Australian Institute of Family Law Arbitrators and Mediators
• ALPMA – Australasian Legal Practice Management Association

Why Maria Founded Loukas Law

Early in her career, Maria noticed a troubling pattern in the legal profession—a disconnect between legal service and human experience. She saw families in crisis receiving legal solutions that didn’t always support their emotional recovery. Determined to change that, Maria founded Loukas Law with a clear purpose: to close the gap between legal representation and emotional wellbeing.

Today, Loukas Law stands as a specialist family law firm that puts people first. Every matter the firm handles is guided by the belief that effective legal advocacy must also nurture the client’s overall health and happiness. Under Maria’s leadership, the firm has become a beacon of compassionate professionalism and holistic family law practice across Western Australia.

Client-Centred Leadership

Maria’s leadership style is defined by integrity, empathy, and empowerment. She is known for her ability to foster trust and calm even in highly emotional situations. Whether negotiating complex settlements or guiding clients through collaborative divorce processes, Maria’s focus is always on achieving sustainable outcomes that preserve dignity and promote healing.

Her collaborative partnerships and holistic philosophy continue to set Loukas Law apart as a model for the future of family law practice in Australia—one that embraces both the legal and emotional realities of modern family life.