Litigation lawyers resolve civil disputes through negotiation, mediation and court.
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They assess prospects, costs and risks, and choose the most efficient path to resolution.
Why litigation & dispute resolution matters
Disputes are expensive and stressful. A clear strategy from the start controls cost and risk.
The Australian context
Civil disputes are heard in state local, district and supreme courts depending on value, and in federal courts for federal matters. Courts encourage alternative dispute resolution and have overarching duties to resolve disputes justly and quickly.
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Bankstown, NSW · Southern Sydney
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Abbas & Co Lawyers provides legal services in Bankstown, NSW. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Family Law and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Criminal Law+3 moreFamily Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Assault & Violent OffencesFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Perth, WA · Perth CBD
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(598)Google rating from 598 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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Tang Law provides legal services in Perth, WA. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Property & Conveyancing and Business & Commercial Law.
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Footscray, VIC · Western Melbourne
★★★★★★★★★★4.6(563)Google rating from 563 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
State Trustees provides legal services in Footscray, VIC. Listed practice areas include Probate & Estate Administration, Wills & Estates and Powers of Attorney & Guardianship.
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Brunswick, VIC · Northern Melbourne
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FJR Lawyers provides legal services in Brunswick, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Building & Construction.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreWills & Estates · Building & Construction · Debt Recovery · Franchising · Family Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Probate & Estate Administration
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Bentleigh, VIC · South East Melbourne
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Rotman & Morris provides legal services in Bentleigh, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Business & Commercial Law.
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Sydney, NSW · Sydney CBD
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Executive Law Group provides legal services in Sydney, NSW. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Criminal Law and Family Law.
Business & Commercial Law+7 moreCriminal Law · Family Law · Wills & Estates · Employment Law · Partner & Family Visas · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Defamation
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Frankston, VIC · South East Melbourne
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Bayside Solicitors Mornington provides legal services in Frankston, VIC. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Property & Conveyancing and Wills & Estates.
Family Law+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Wills & Estates · Business & Commercial Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Parenting & Child Custody · Criminal Law · Drink & Drug DrivingFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Chippendale, NSW · Sydney CBD
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sprintlaw - Legal Services provides legal services in Chippendale, NSW. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Intellectual Property & Trade Marks.
Business & Commercial Law+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Intellectual Property & Trade Marks · Employment Law · Health & Medical Practitioner Law · Partner & Family Visas · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Employer Advisory & Industrial Relations
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Yagoona, NSW · Southern Sydney
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Karnib Law Group provides legal services in Yagoona, NSW. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Property & Conveyancing and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Wills & Estates+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Business & Commercial Law · Partner & Family Visas · Family Law · Criminal Law · Employment Law
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Box Hill, VIC · Eastern Melbourne
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Robinson Gill Lawyers provides legal services in Box Hill, VIC. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Property & Conveyancing and Notary Public & JP Services.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Notary Public & JP Services · Business & Commercial Law · Wills & Estates · Family Law · Parenting & Child Custody · Building & ConstructionNo win, no fee
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Augustine Heights, QLD · Ipswich
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Brookwater Legal Pty Ltd provides legal services in Augustine Heights, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Family Law and Wills & Estates.
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Joondalup, WA · Perth North
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CS Legal Settlement Agents & Conveyancers Joondalup provides legal services in Joondalup, WA. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
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Melbourne, VIC · Melbourne CBD
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DCM Lawyers provides legal services in Melbourne, VIC. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Building & Construction.
Family Law+7 moreLitigation & Dispute Resolution · Building & Construction · Commercial Litigation · Wills & Estates · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship · Personal Injury · Property & Conveyancing
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West Perth, WA · Perth CBD
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Brand Barristers & Solicitors provides legal services in West Perth, WA. Listed practice areas include Personal Injury, Public Liability and Medical Negligence.
Personal Injury+7 morePublic Liability · Medical Negligence · Workers Compensation · Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Business & Commercial Law · Administrative & Government Law
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Glen Waverley, VIC · Eastern Melbourne
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Fumens Lawyers 富文律师行 (Melbourne CBD) provides legal services in Glen Waverley, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Family Law and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreFamily Law · Business & Commercial Law · Criminal Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Insolvency & Restructuring · Wills & Estates · Intellectual Property & Trade Marks
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Carina, QLD · Brisbane South & Logan
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TerryWhite Chemmart Carina Day & Night Pharmacy provides legal services in Carina, QLD. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Business & Commercial Law and Insolvency & Restructuring.
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Underwood, QLD · Brisbane South & Logan
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Park & Co Lawyers 법무법인 박앤코 博安和律師事務所 provides legal services in Underwood, QLD. Listed practice areas include Immigration & Visas, Unfair Dismissal and Personal Injury.
Immigration & Visas+6 moreUnfair Dismissal · Personal Injury · Employment Law · Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP · Workplace Discrimination & Harassment · Litigation & Dispute Resolution
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Sydney, NSW · Sydney CBD
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Sun Lawyers 澳大利亚盛晶律师行 provides legal services in Sydney, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Notary Public & JP Services and Wills & Estates.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreNotary Public & JP Services · Wills & Estates · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Commercial Litigation · Immigration & Visas · Family Law · Insolvency & Restructuring
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Melbourne, VIC · Melbourne CBD
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Nevile & Co. Lawyers provides legal services in Melbourne, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
Property & Conveyancing+6 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Wills & Estates · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Health & Medical Practitioner Law · Partner & Family Visas · Family Law
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Bundall, QLD · Gold Coast
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Wallace Law Group provides legal services in Bundall, QLD. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Property & Conveyancing and Family Law.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution+3 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Family Law · Business & Commercial Law
Understand the next step
A practical guide to litigation & dispute resolution
What to discuss at the first meeting
Set out the agreement or relationship, disputed facts and outcome sought. A first assessment should distinguish legal options from the commercial or practical value of pursuing them.
Agree on stages and review points rather than treating a first demand as a commitment to full litigation.
How the engagement may progress
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Prepare a chronology, agreement or policy, important communications and a calculation of any claimed amount. Distinguish firsthand facts from assumptions.
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Discuss negotiation, a complaint scheme, mediation, a tribunal or court. Ask which options are available for this particular matter.
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Agree on a first step and a point to reassess progress and cost. Before settling, understand what claims would be released and how obligations would be recorded.
Fees and the scope of work
Request stages for advice, correspondence, negotiations and proceedings. Discuss filing, expert and barrister costs and any potential liability for another party’s costs.
Ask for a written scope identifying the work you are authorising, the person responsible and when costs will be reviewed. If you only want advice on one step, say so before the firm begins wider work.
Dates to raise at first contact
Provide every demand, decision and court document with its date. Do not assume informal negotiations suspend a response or filing deadline.
Questions to ask a litigation & dispute resolution adviser
What is a proportionate first step?
What evidence and costs should be assessed before proceedings?
What evidence would change the assessment?
Is a complaint or dispute-resolution scheme available?
What are the practical costs and risks if agreement is not reached?
Directory guidance updated 19 September 2026. General information to help you prepare for a conversation with a professional; not advice about your individual matter. Check current requirements with the relevant authority.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How long does litigation take?
From months for small claims to years for complex matters.
How much does going to court cost?
It depends on the court, the complexity and how far the matter goes. Ask for a written estimate for each stage, and remember that the losing party often pays part of the winner's costs.
Can I sue for defamation?
Possibly, if a publication identified you and caused or is likely to cause serious harm to your reputation. There are defences and strict time limits, usually one year from publication.
