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Understand it before you pay for it.
Guides are being written now, one practice area at a time. In the meantime, each practice area page explains what that kind of lawyer does and lists the firms handling it near you.
Family Lawyers
Separating, or sorting out custody?
Separation, divorce, parenting arrangements and property settlements. Family lawyers help you reach an agreement without going to court where possible — and represent you when court is unavoidable.
Property Lawyers
Property Lawyers across Australia. Compare firms by location, read profiles and contact the right practitioner directly.
Conveyancers
Buying or selling a property?
Buying or selling property. Conveyancers handle contracts, searches, settlement and the transfer of title so the deal completes cleanly.
Commercial Lawyers
Buying, selling or structuring a business?
Company structures, shareholder agreements, buying or selling a business, commercial contracts and disputes.
Immigration Lawyers
Visa problem or application?
Visas, partner and skilled migration, citizenship, refusals, cancellations and AAT appeals.
Business Lawyers
Business Lawyers across Australia. Compare firms by location, read profiles and contact the right practitioner directly.
Personal Injury Lawyers
Injured and out of pocket?
Injured in a car accident, at work, or in a public place. Personal injury lawyers pursue compensation, usually on a no win no fee basis.
Criminal Lawyers
Been charged, or facing court?
Charged with an offence, facing court, or applying for bail. Criminal lawyers protect your rights from the first police interview through to sentencing and appeals.
Wills & Estates Lawyers
Making a will, or dealing with an estate?
Wills, powers of attorney, probate and estate administration — plus contesting or defending an estate when a will is disputed.
Litigation & Dispute Lawyers
Litigation & Dispute Lawyers across Australia. Compare firms by location, read profiles and contact the right practitioner directly.
Employment Lawyers
Problem at work?
Unfair dismissal, workplace bullying, underpayment, restraint of trade and employment contracts — for employees and employers.
Traffic Lawyers
At risk of losing your licence?
Drink driving, licence suspensions, demerit point appeals and serious driving offences. A traffic lawyer can be the difference between keeping and losing your licence.
Divorce Lawyers
Divorce Lawyers across Australia. Compare firms by location, read profiles and contact the right practitioner directly.
Compensation Lawyers
Compensation Lawyers across Australia. Compare firms by location, read profiles and contact the right practitioner directly.