Charlotte Burns

Modern Lawyer

Charlotte Burns is a family lawyer based in Canberra. She joined Farrar Gesini Dunn as a Legal Assistant while in her first year of law school at the Australian National University and has worked exclusively in family law throughout her career with the firm.

Having progressed from Personal Assistant to Paralegal and, ultimately, to Lawyer with the firm, Charlotte has developed a strong understanding of family law matters involving parenting disputes, property settlements, family violence, and spousal maintenance. She is known for her calm and considered approach, and for her ability to guide clients through what is often one of the most challenging periods of their lives.

Charlotte is committed to providing clear, practical advice and helping clients navigate family law disputes with confidence and clarity.

Areas of Practice

Charlotte assists clients with:

• Parenting and children’s matters
• Property settlements
• Family violence matters
• Spousal maintenance
• Consent Orders and Binding Financial Agreements

Why Family Law?

Driven by a genuine interest in people, Charlotte was drawn to family law for its human impact. She enjoys building strong relationships with clients and helping them navigate significant life changes while working towards practical and lasting outcomes for their families.

Outside the Office

Originally from Sydney, Charlotte moved to Canberra to study and quickly made it her home away from home. She is a proud cat mum, a regular at Canberra’s farmers’ markets, and a keen thrift shopper with a talent for uncovering hidden gems. Outside of work, Charlotte enjoys getting lost in a good memoir or essay collection or settling in for a TV binge, with Friday Night Lights, Grey’s Anatomy, and Yellowstone among her favourites. She is also on a mission to sample her way through Canberra’s best restaurants and wine bars – recommendations are more than welcome.