About Distinction Legal
Distinction Legal was established in September of 2014 by firm principal and company director, Peter Rentoulis.
Peter has always had a desire to serve his community and is currently an elected member on Playford Council. With long held entrepreneurial aspirations and a love of the law that has seen him work at various law firms in country South Australia, including the Barossa Valley, as well as metropolitan Adelaide, Peter decided it was time to open his own business and do things his own way.
From humble beginnings, Distinction Legal is now located at the Old Church site on Angle Vale Road in Angle Vale. The firm has grown organically, now employing two partners and one support staff. It is expected that another office will open over the next twelve months in the north eastern suburbs.
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At Distinction Legal, the firm’s mission is to provide clients a customised service that is cost effective, clear and concise and engenders trust in its lawyers.
It seeks to do this by being pragmatic with the advice it provides, is fearless and competitive in that it always wants to win but in a spirit of fairness, it always acts with honesty and integrity and generates excellent results built on a culture of never giving up.
“Customising cost effective and practical legal solutions”
Mission
To provide our clients a customised service that is cost effective, clear and concise and engenders trust in our lawyers.
Vision
To help South Australians in all areas of law so that we become the leading generalist law firm in South Australia.
Values
We strive to work to a pragmatic process, maintaining honesty and integrity throughout our work, and remain fearless and competitive in our representation. We strive for excellence in every aspect of our service and remain determined to bring justice to you and your case.
Meet Our Team
Peter Rentoulis
Peter is the founder and principal solicitor of Distinction Legal. He holds a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of International Studies (with Hons.) from Adelaide University.
He has been admitted to work as a solicitor for almost 10 years having previously been employed in small to mid-sized firms in both country and metropolitan South Australia.
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Peter specialises in the area of Wills and Estates and succession planning. With an eye for detail, Peter helps structure both simple and complex estate instruments including testamentary trusts. He does this by firstly understanding his client’s needs and then works with other professionals including accountants and financial planners to provide his clients with tailored solutions.
Peter is also strong in the area of Criminal Law. He has successfully defended or negotiated hundreds of matters including but not limited to drive disqualified, drive unregistered, drink and drug driving, drive without due care, basic and aggravated assaults, firearms offences, rape matters and large commercial trafficking matters.
He also is proficient in the area of Family Law being able to quickly negotiate fair property settlements and children’s orders without putting the client to great expense.
Outside of work, Peter likes to read and spend quality time with family and friends, including with his beloved niece and nephews. He is also into his second term as an elected member at the City of Playford and is heavily involved in the community of the north.
Qualifications/Memberships
- Bachelor of Laws- The University of Adelaide
- Bachelor of International Studies (with Hons.)- The University of Adelaide
- Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice- The Law Society of South Australia
- Elected Member- Ward 1- City of Playford- (Nov 2014 to present)
- Member and Chairperson of the Strategic Planning Committee- City of Playford
- Member of the Services Committee- City of Playford
- Member of the CEO Performance Review Committee- City of Playford
- Former Council Development Assessment Panel member- City of Playford
- Member of the Gawler River Flood Management Authority- City of Playford
Admissions
- South Australian Supreme Court
- High Court of Australia
Bruno Confalone
Bruno Confalone is a consultant with Distinction Legal who brings over 10 years of experience as both a transactional and dispute resolution lawyer. He specialises in, and is passionate about, commercial law and immigration law. Bruno’s experience is broad and varied, having worked in private practice (in top-tier, mid-tier and boutique law firms), in-house for various companies, and also working for the Australian Federal Government.
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Bruno is admitted as a solicitor and barrister in South Australia and New South Wales, Australia, and also an attorney in California and New York in the United States. This uniquely allows Bruno the ability to advise clients on laws in these various jurisdictions.
Bruno has authored many articles for various firms in Australia, as well as authoring a book in 2013 on property investment. In addition, Bruno was featured in various property investment magazines in recognition of his involvement in the property industry.
His passion for writing carries through in his extraordinary ability to carefully draft contract documents that reflect the needs of his clients.
Bruno has an exceptional ability at identifying and cutting through to the core issues in a matter, and using a pragmatic approach is able to provide sensible commercial advice in light of the risks and issues at hand.
Bruno is passionate about ongoing study and amongst his extensive list of credentials Bruno has completed the following:
- Masters of Business Administration – The University of South Australia (present study)
- Masters of Applied Law (Commercial Litigation) – The College of Law, Sydney
- Bachelor of Laws (with Hons.) – The University of Adelaide
- Graduate Diploma in Migration Law and Practice – University of Technology, Sydney
- Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice – The College of Law, Sydney
- Notary Practice, New South Wales
- Introduction to Insolvency, The University of Adelaide
- Management and Leadership, New York Institute of Finance
- Immigration Consultant Training – Immigration Nation US, California
- Notarial Practice Course – The College of Law, Sydney
- Notary Public Course California – Golden State Notary, California
- New York State Bar Exam Review, New York
- California State Bar Exam Review, California
Admissions
- California, USA
- New York, USA
- New South Wales, Australia
- South Australia, Australia
- High Court of Australia
Community Involvement
Distinction Legal was built on three main foundation principles. Our lawyers will:
Act for you with integrity and honesty
We recognise the important role we play in representing individuals of our community, and proudly serve with integrity and honesty.
Ensure the provision of commercially sensible but frank advice
We uphold a commitment to respectfully practice law, and are dedicated to serving individuals with legal representation that is logical, attainable and just.
Act for you fearlessly but in the spirit of fairness
Passion is at the forefront of everything we do, therefore we act with determination and courage, but maintain integrity at every step.