Mark Stanarevic — Principal
Building and construction disputes litigator. Residential and commercial building matters across Victoria — DBDRV, VCAT, County Court, and Supreme Court.
Mark Stanarevic is the principal of Matrix Legal, a building and construction disputes practice based in Melbourne, Victoria. He acts for homeowners, builders, developers, contractors, and subcontractors in building disputes across Victoria.
Mark's practice covers the full spectrum of building dispute work: from contract review and pre-dispute advice, through DBDRV/BPC conciliation, VCAT proceedings, and litigation in the County and Supreme Courts of Victoria. He has particular expertise in Security of Payment adjudications, expert evidence strategy in building defect claims, and construction contract disputes.
Mark acts for both owners and builders — and for commercial clients including developers, head contractors, and subcontractors. His approach is direct, practical, and results-focused: resolving disputes as efficiently as possible while pursuing the strongest available outcome for clients.
How We Work
A confidential 15-minute call with Mark to assess your situation, identify the key issues, and explain your options. No commitment, no pressure.
We review your building contract, correspondence, and key documents to identify the legal issues, your rights, and the strengths and weaknesses of your claim.
You receive clear, practical advice about your options — including likely outcomes, costs, timeframes, and the recommended pathway for your specific matter.
Whether the matter proceeds through DBDRV, VCAT, SOPA adjudication, or the courts, we manage the process from start to resolution — keeping you informed at every stage.
Matrix Legal
Matrix Legal is a Melbourne-based law firm with deep expertise in building and construction disputes across Victoria. Building and construction law is a core focus of the practice — which means sharper knowledge of the legislation, the tribunals, and the industry than firms where construction is a peripheral offering.
We act across the full spectrum of Victorian building disputes — residential and commercial, large and small. Our clients include first-home buyers who have discovered defects in a brand new home, developers facing contractor claims, subcontractors chasing unpaid invoices, and builders defending VCAT proceedings.
We serve clients throughout Victoria — primarily in Melbourne metropolitan area, Geelong, Surf Coast, Ballarat, and Bendigo — and can attend at VCAT and court in Melbourne or at regional registries.