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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Ellenbrook, WA · Perth North
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Lynn & Brown Lawyers provides legal services in Ellenbrook, WA. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Business & Commercial Law and Property & Conveyancing.
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Hurstville, NSW · Southern Sydney
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Marano Family Lawyers Hurstville provides legal services in Hurstville, NSW. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Property & Conveyancing and Notary Public & JP Services.
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Liverpool, NSW · Western Sydney
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Marc William Lawyers provides legal services in Liverpool, NSW. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Wills & Estates and Commercial Litigation.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution+7 moreWills & Estates · Commercial Litigation · Insolvency & Restructuring · Commercial Property & Leasing · Business & Commercial Law · Probate & Estate Administration · Contested Wills & Family ProvisionNo win, no fee
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Noosa Heads, QLD · Sunshine Coast
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McCormick Lawyers provides legal services in Noosa Heads, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Family Law · Commercial Property & Leasing · Criminal Law · Wills & Estates · Building & ConstructionFree first consult
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Avondale Heights, VIC · Northern Melbourne
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MMH Lawyers provides legal services in Avondale Heights, VIC. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Property & Conveyancing.
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Wangaratta, VIC · Hume & North East
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Morgan Couzens Legal provides legal services in Wangaratta, VIC. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Family Law and Property & Conveyancing.
Wills & Estates+7 moreFamily Law · Property & Conveyancing · Business & Commercial Law · Employment Law · Probate & Estate Administration · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts
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Dee Why, NSW · Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches
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Nathan Cox Lawyers provides legal services in Dee Why, NSW. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Business & Commercial Law and Criminal Law.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution+6 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Criminal Law · Family Law · Property & Conveyancing · Wills & Estates · Commercial Litigation
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Newcastle West, NSW · Newcastle & Hunter
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Orbell Family Lawyers Central Coast provides legal services in Newcastle West, NSW. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Parenting & Child Custody and Divorce & Separation.
Family Law+7 moreParenting & Child Custody · Divorce & Separation · Mediation & Dispute Resolution · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Binding Financial Agreements · International Family Law & Hague Abduction · Intellectual Property & Trade Marks
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Terrigal, NSW · Central Coast
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P.J. Donnellan & Co provides legal services in Terrigal, NSW. Listed practice areas include Planning & Environment, Wills & Estates and Property & Conveyancing.
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Milton, QLD · Brisbane CBD
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Saal & Associates Lawyers Brisbane provides legal services in Milton, QLD. Listed practice areas include Building & Construction, Property & Conveyancing and Commercial Litigation.
Building & Construction+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Commercial Litigation · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Insolvency & Restructuring · Personal Bankruptcy · Debt Recovery · Professional Negligence
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Scone, NSW · New England & North West
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Scone Legal provides legal services in Scone, NSW. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Partner & Family Visas.
Business & Commercial Law+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Partner & Family Visas · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Planning & Environment · Insolvency & Restructuring · Health & Medical Practitioner Law · Fraud & White Collar Crime
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Norwood, SA · Adelaide Metro
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St Ives Law provides legal services in Norwood, SA. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Wills & Estates.
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Port Macquarie, NSW · Mid North Coast
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Stacks Law Firm provides legal services in Port Macquarie, NSW. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Workers Compensation.
Business & Commercial Law+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Workers Compensation · Personal Injury · Wills & Estates · Franchising · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Commercial Property & LeasingNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.
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Belgrave, VIC · Eastern Melbourne
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Armstrong Ross provides legal services in Belgrave, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreWills & Estates · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Business & Commercial Law · Family Law · Planning & Environment · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts · Criminal Law
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Colac, VIC · Western District & Wimmera
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Arundell Murray & Ryan provides legal services in Colac, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Planning & Environment.
Property & Conveyancing+6 moreWills & Estates · Planning & Environment · Family Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Probate & Estate Administration · Criminal Law
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Kingscliff, NSW · Northern Rivers
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Attwood Marshall Lawyers provides legal services in Kingscliff, NSW. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Property & Conveyancing and Wills & Estates.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Wills & Estates · Business & Commercial Law · Planning & Environment · Family Law · Employment Law · Elder Law & Aged Care
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Coolangatta, QLD · Gold Coast
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Attwood Marshall Lawyers provides legal services in Coolangatta, QLD. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Property & Conveyancing and Wills & Estates.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Wills & Estates · Business & Commercial Law · Planning & Environment · Family Law · Employment Law · Elder Law & Aged Care
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Drummoyne, NSW · Eastern Suburbs & Inner West
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Beale Lawyers provides legal services in Drummoyne, NSW. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Powers of Attorney & Guardianship.
Business & Commercial Law+6 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Family Law · Wills & Estates · Employment Law
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Newtown, NSW · Eastern Suburbs & Inner West
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Brett Oaten Solicitors provides legal services in Newtown, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Intellectual Property & Trade Marks.
Property & Conveyancing+3 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Intellectual Property & Trade Marks · Litigation & Dispute Resolution
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Coburg, VIC · Northern Melbourne
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Bridge & Bloom Legal provides legal services in Coburg, VIC. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Parenting & Child Custody and Property & Conveyancing.
Family Law+7 moreParenting & Child Custody · Property & Conveyancing · Business & Commercial Law · Divorce & Separation · Debt Recovery · Partner & Family Visas · Litigation & Dispute Resolution
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Haymarket, NSW · Sydney CBD
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Chen Shan Lawyers provides legal services in Haymarket, NSW. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Property & Conveyancing.
Wills & Estates+7 moreLitigation & Dispute Resolution · Property & Conveyancing · Criminal Law · Probate & Estate Administration · Business & Commercial Law · Immigration & Visas · Family 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.
