LAWYERS BY AREA OF LAW

Find Lawyers by Area of Law

Find Australian lawyers by area of law. Choose the legal issue closest to yours, check law firm services and prepare questions before you enquire.

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Australian Lawyers by Legal Practice Area

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Family law

Family law can involve separation, parenting arrangements, divorce, property and safety concerns. The right starting point depends on the decision you need to make now.

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Property & conveyancing

Property and conveyancing work can cover buying, selling, transferring or leasing real estate. Ask who will handle the file, what searches are included and which dates matter.

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Wills & estates

Wills and estates work can include planning for the future, administering an estate or dealing with a dispute after someone dies. Clarify which kind of help you need before the meeting.

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Immigration

Immigration questions may involve strict dates, official correspondence and different kinds of authorised assistance. Confirm who will advise you and how their status can be checked.

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Property settlement after separation can involve homes, debts, businesses, superannuation and incomplete financial information. A concise overview can help a lawyer identify what still needs to be understood.

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Business & commercial

Business and commercial legal work can range from a contract review to a transaction or dispute. Define the commercial decision, the people involved and the timing before the first call.

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Criminal law

Criminal law matters can move quickly and may involve police contact, bail conditions, strict court dates or decisions with lasting consequences. Seek advice promptly and avoid sending sensitive facts through a public search form.

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Employment law

Employment law questions can involve contracts, workplace changes, performance processes, dismissal, discrimination or unpaid entitlements. Dates and the exact documents exchanged often matter, so prepare a short chronology before making contact.

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Personal injury

Personal injury work may involve workplace, transport, public liability or medical events, with different processes and time limits. A first conversation should clarify the potential pathway, evidence needed and how fees and disbursements work.

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Divorce & separation

Divorce and separation can raise connected questions about legal status, children, property, housing and urgent arrangements. A lawyer can help identify which issues need attention now and which follow a separate process.

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Probate & estate administration

Administering an estate may involve locating the current will, identifying assets and liabilities, applying for a grant and accounting to beneficiaries. The required process depends on the documents, the assets and the state or territory involved.

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Commercial property

Commercial property work can include buying or selling premises, negotiating leases, completing due diligence and managing development or ownership issues. The commercial purpose, entity structure and transaction dates help define the legal scope.

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Building & construction

Building and construction matters can involve contract allocation, variations, delays, defects, payment claims and licensing requirements. The relevant law and timeframes can differ by jurisdiction and by the role each party performs.

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Contracts

Contract advice may be needed before signing, during performance or after a disagreement. A useful review starts with the complete current document, the commercial objective and a clear record of what has happened so far.

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Corporate law

Corporate legal work can cover company formation, governance, shareholder relationships, investment, restructuring and transactions. Clarifying the entities, decision-makers and commercial objective helps a lawyer define the right engagement.

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How to Compare Lawyers for Your Legal Matter

One situation can touch several areas of law. A business separation may involve contracts and property; an estate may involve property and a dispute. Tell the office the decision you need help with and ask whether it handles that work.

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