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FamilyFirst Legal
The People

Meet the Faces
Behind Your Case

Every attorney, paralegal, and counsellor on our team was chosen for two things: exceptional legal skill, and genuine human compassion.

Our Team
Priya Mendis — Senior Partner at FamilyFirst Legal
"Law is just a tool. What really matters is leaving a family stronger than when they came to us."

Priya Mendis

Founding Partner
Senior Partner
Divorce & Custody

With over 20 years in family law, Priya founded FamilyFirst Legal after watching too many families destroyed by adversarial litigation. Her mediation-first philosophy has guided thousands of families toward resolution with dignity.

LLB, University of Colombo · LLM, King's College London
Languages: English, Sinhala, Tamil
DivorceCustodyMediation
Roshan Fernando — Partner at FamilyFirst Legal
"Speed and precision matter when safety is at stake. We act fast and we get it right."

Roshan Fernando

Partner
Partner
Domestic Violence & Protection

Roshan specialises in domestic violence protection, complex custody cases involving safety concerns, and urgent injunction applications. He has secured hundreds of emergency protection orders for clients in danger.

LLB, University of Kelaniya · Bar Association of Sri Lanka
Languages: English, Sinhala
Domestic ViolenceCustodyProtection Orders
Amara Silva — Associate Attorney at FamilyFirst Legal
"Every adoption is a miracle. My job is to make sure the legal journey matches the joy of the occasion."

Amara Silva

Associate
Associate Attorney
Adoption & Prenuptial

Amara brings exceptional warmth and legal precision to adoption cases and prenuptial agreements. Her approach ensures families are legally protected while feeling fully supported through every milestone.

LLB, University of Colombo · Diploma in Family Mediation
Languages: English, Sinhala, French
AdoptionPrenuptialSeparation
Dilshan Perera — Associate Attorney at FamilyFirst Legal
"Fair doesn't always mean equal. It means truly understood and correctly valued."

Dilshan Perera

Associate
Associate Attorney
Divorce & Asset Division

Dilshan handles complex property and asset division in high-net-worth divorce cases. His meticulous attention to financial detail ensures clients receive fair and legally sound settlements.

LLB, University of Sri Jayewardenepura · CFA Level 1
Languages: English, Sinhala
DivorceAsset DivisionBusiness Interests
Nisha Ratnayake — Senior Paralegal at FamilyFirst Legal
"I make sure our clients never feel lost in the system — because they shouldn't have to."

Nisha Ratnayake

Support Team
Senior Paralegal
Case Management

Nisha is the operational heartbeat of FamilyFirst Legal. With 12 years in family law administration, she ensures every case runs smoothly, every deadline is met, and every client feels looked after.

Diploma in Legal Studies, SLIIT · Paralegal Certification
Languages: English, Sinhala, Tamil
Case ManagementDocument PreparationClient Liaison
Kavitha Jayawardena — Family Counsellor at FamilyFirst Legal
"Healing doesn't follow legal timelines. I'm here for the whole journey."

Kavitha Jayawardena

Wellbeing
Family Counsellor
Child & Family Wellbeing

Kavitha is a registered family counsellor who works alongside our legal team to support clients' emotional wellbeing. Her presence ensures that the human side of every case is never overlooked.

MSc Psychology, University of Colombo · Registered Family Therapist
Languages: English, Sinhala, Tamil
Family TherapyChild CounsellingWellbeing Support
Our Philosophy

Why We're Intentionally Small

We could take on more cases. We choose not to. Every attorney at FamilyFirst Legal carries a managed caseload so that each client receives their full, unhurried attention.

Your case is never passed to a junior. Your calls are always returned. And your attorney actually knows your name and your story — not just your file number.

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