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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Penrith, NSW · Western Sydney
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(8)Google rating from 8 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Novus Law Group provides legal services in Penrith, NSW. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Banking & Finance and Business & Commercial Law.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution+5 moreBanking & Finance · Business & Commercial Law · Debt Recovery · Product Liability · Partner & Family VisasFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Upper Mount Gravatt, QLD · Brisbane South & Logan
★★★★★★★★★★4.9(8)Google rating from 8 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Peter G Williams & Associates Solicitors & Notary provides legal services in Upper Mount Gravatt, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Family Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Family Law · Notary Public & JP Services · Wills & Estates · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Divorce & Separation
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Victoria Park, WA · Perth East
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Prime Law Pty Ltd provides legal services in Victoria Park, WA. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Family Law and Divorce & Separation.
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Five Dock, NSW · Eastern Suburbs & Inner West
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Sage Solicitors provides legal services in Five Dock, NSW. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Property & Conveyancing and Notary Public & JP Services.
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Newcastle, NSW · Newcastle & Hunter
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SWS Lawyers provides legal services in Newcastle, NSW. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
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Baulkham Hills, NSW · Hills District
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The Property Conveyancers provides legal services in Baulkham Hills, NSW. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Property & Conveyancing and Criminal Law.
Wills & Estates+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Criminal Law · Probate & Estate Administration · Business & Commercial Law · Family Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Contested Wills & Family Provision
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Ulverstone, TAS · North West & West Coast
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Walsh Day Mihal Bassett Barristers and Solicitors provides legal services in Ulverstone, TAS. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Family Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Family Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Wills & Estates · Administrative & Government Law · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts · Planning & Environment
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Maroochydore, QLD · Sunshine Coast
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wilson/ryan/grose Lawyers provides legal services in Maroochydore, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreLitigation & Dispute Resolution · Business & Commercial Law · Family Law · Planning & Environment · Wills & Estates · Insolvency & Restructuring · Building & Construction
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North Sydney, NSW · Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(7)Google rating from 7 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Batch Mewing Lawyers provides legal services in North Sydney, NSW. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Commercial Property & Leasing and Health & Medical Practitioner Law.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution+3 moreCommercial Property & Leasing · Health & Medical Practitioner Law · Business & Commercial Law
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Albury, NSW · Riverina & Murray
★★★★★★★★★★4.6(7)Google rating from 7 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Burt Legal and Conveyancing provides legal services in Albury, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
Property & Conveyancing+5 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Wills & Estates · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship · Criminal Law
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Cowra, NSW · Central West & Orana
★★★★★★★★★★4.4(7)Google rating from 7 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Clark McNamara Lawyers provides legal services in Cowra, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Insolvency & Restructuring and Employment Law.
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Cowra, NSW · Central West & Orana
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Clark McNamara Lawyers provides legal services in Cowra, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Family Law and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreFamily Law · Business & Commercial Law · Employment Law · Planning & Environment · Insolvency & Restructuring · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Building & Construction
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Brisbane City, QLD · Brisbane CBD
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Conveyancing Home provides conveyancing services in Brisbane City, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Personal Injury.
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Penrith, NSW · Western Sydney
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Dot Legal Penrith provides legal services in Penrith, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Family Law and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreFamily Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Tax Law · Business & Commercial Law · Criminal Law · Bail Applications · Divorce & Separation
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Norwest, NSW · Hills District
★★★★★★★★★★3.3(7)Google rating from 7 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Fairfax Lawyers provides legal services in Norwest, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Wills & Estates · Family Law · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Notary Public & JP Services · Commercial Property & LeasingFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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North Fremantle, WA · Perth South
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(7)Google rating from 7 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Fletcher Law provides legal services in North Fremantle, WA. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Mediation & Dispute Resolution.
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Ulverstone, TAS · North West & West Coast
★★★★★★★★★★3.9(7)Google rating from 7 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Glynn Williams Legal provides legal services in Ulverstone, TAS. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Wills & Estates · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Family Law · Planning & Environment · Partner & Family Visas · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts
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Strathfield, NSW · Eastern Suburbs & Inner West
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Hall Partners provides legal services in Strathfield, NSW. Listed practice areas include Partner & Family Visas, Commercial Litigation and Property & Conveyancing.
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Deception Bay, QLD · Brisbane North & Moreton Bay
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Hearthstone Legal provides legal services in Deception Bay, QLD. Listed practice areas include Building & Construction, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Business & Commercial Law.
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Kingston, TAS · Hobart & South
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Hwl Ebsworth Lawyers provides legal services in Kingston, TAS. Listed practice areas include Partner & Family Visas, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Business & Commercial Law.
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Adelaide, SA · Adelaide CBD
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Kain Corporate + Commercial Lawyers provides legal services in Adelaide, SA. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Agribusiness & Rural Law.
Property & Conveyancing+5 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Agribusiness & Rural Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Competition & Consumer Law · Partner & Family Visas
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Double Bay, NSW · Eastern Suburbs & Inner West
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Karras Partners Lawyers provides legal services in Double Bay, NSW. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Partner & Family Visas and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Family Law+5 morePartner & Family Visas · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Mediation & Dispute Resolution · Property & Conveyancing · Parenting & Child Custody
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Kiama, NSW · Illawarra & Wollongong
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Kells The Lawyers provides legal services in Kiama, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Partner & Family Visas.
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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.
