Firm History
Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick has a long and proud history, predominantly as a patent attorney firm.
Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick has a long and proud history, predominantly as a patent attorney firm.
| 1888 | Founded as Swanson and Rolingson in Melbourne. |
| 1892 | Acquired by Edwin Phillips and renamed Phillips, Ormonde & Co. |
| Early 1900’s |
Cecil Le Plastrier and Victor Kellson join the firm/ On becoming partners, firm name changes to Phillips Ormonde LePlastrier and Kellson. |
| 1938 |
Under the guidance of LePlastrier, the partnership expanded to include Geoffrey Sly and Bertram Fitzpatrick. During this period, Sly and Fitzpatrick led the firm to develop its strong reputation for reliable and quality service, especially with international corporate clients and attorney associates overseas. |
| 1967 |
Under Fitzpatrick, the name of Phillips Ormonde & Fitzpatrick was adopted. |
| From 1952 to 1972 |
David Fitzpatrick played a major role in managing the firm and leading its development and expansion. |
| 1972 |
David B Fitzpatrick became Senior Partner, continuing the firm's growth and modernisation. 1972 David B Fitzpatrick became Senior Partner, continuing the firm’s growth and modernisation. He retired as a partner on 30 June 2009. |
