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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Perth, WA · Perth CBD
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Clayton Utz, Darwin provides legal services in Perth, WA. Listed practice areas include Partner & Family Visas, Business & Commercial Law and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
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Noosaville, QLD · Sunshine Coast
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Coast to Coast Legal provides legal services in Noosaville, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
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Golden Beach, QLD · Sunshine Coast
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Coastside Law provides legal services in Golden Beach, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreWills & Estates · Business & Commercial Law · Probate & Estate Administration · Elder Law & Aged Care · Commercial Property & Leasing · Building & Construction · Litigation & Dispute Resolution
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Moree, NSW · New England & North West
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Cole & Butler provides legal services in Moree, NSW. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Partner & Family Visas and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Business & Commercial Law+2 morePartner & Family Visas · Litigation & Dispute Resolution
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Cairns City, QLD · Cairns & Far North
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Coral Coast Law provides legal services in Cairns City, QLD. Listed practice areas include Drink & Drug Driving, Domestic Violence & AVOs and Assault & Violent Offences.
Drink & Drug Driving+7 moreDomestic Violence & AVOs · Assault & Violent Offences · Business & Commercial Law · Criminal Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Bail Applications · Fraud & White Collar Crime
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North Sydney, NSW · Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches
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Empower Will Contest Lawyers provides legal services in North Sydney, NSW. Listed practice areas include Contested Wills & Family Provision, Probate & Estate Administration and Wills & Estates.
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Moorabbin, VIC · South East Melbourne
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Foster Johnson Family and Collaborative Lawyers provides legal services in Moorabbin, VIC. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Partner & Family Visas and Parenting & Child Custody.
Family Law+4 morePartner & Family Visas · Parenting & Child Custody · Skilled & Business Visas · Litigation & Dispute Resolution
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Wollongong, NSW · Illawarra & Wollongong
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Garrison Lawyers provides legal services in Wollongong, NSW. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Mediation & Dispute Resolution and Divorce & Separation.
Family Law+7 moreMediation & Dispute Resolution · Divorce & Separation · Property & Conveyancing · Parenting & Child Custody · Business & Commercial Law · Building & Construction · Litigation & Dispute Resolution
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Warwick, QLD · Toowoomba & Darling Downs
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Hede Byrne & Hall Lawyers provides legal services in Warwick, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Education Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Education Law · Wills & Estates · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Family Law · Criminal Law · Employment Law
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Kellyville, NSW · Hills District
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Helliars Solicitors provides legal services in Kellyville, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Mediation & Dispute Resolution and Wills & Estates.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreMediation & Dispute Resolution · Wills & Estates · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Family Law · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship · Commercial Property & Leasing · Business & Commercial LawFree first consult
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Murgon, QLD · Wide Bay-Burnett
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J.A. Carroll Solicitors Murgon provides legal services in Murgon, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreWills & Estates · Business & Commercial Law · Personal Injury · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship · Criminal Law · Family LawFree first consult
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Surry Hills, NSW · Sydney CBD
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Jemmeson & Fisher provides legal services in Surry Hills, NSW. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Business & Commercial Law and Franchising.
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Sale, VIC · Gippsland
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Littleton Hackford provides legal services in Sale, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Property & Conveyancing+6 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Wills & Estates · Family Law · Criminal Law · Domestic Violence & AVOs
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Hawthorn East, VIC · Eastern Melbourne
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Madisons Lawyers provides legal services in Hawthorn East, VIC. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Business & Commercial Law and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
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Brisbane City, QLD · Brisbane CBD
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Mark Stone Solicitors provides legal services in Brisbane City, QLD. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Mediation & Dispute Resolution and Wills & Estates.
Criminal Law+7 moreMediation & Dispute Resolution · Wills & Estates · Family Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Business & Commercial Law · Contested Wills & Family Provision · Traffic Offences
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Moruya, NSW · South Coast
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McMahon Vincent Lawyers provides legal services in Moruya, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
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Hobart, TAS · Hobart & South
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Mead Family Law provides legal services in Hobart, TAS. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Parenting & Child Custody and Property & Conveyancing.
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Dandenong, VIC · South East Melbourne
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Mendis & Gibson Lawyers provides legal services in Dandenong, VIC. Listed practice areas include NDIS & Disability Law, Business & Commercial Law and Property & Conveyancing.
NDIS & Disability Law+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Property & Conveyancing · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Wills & Estates · Family Law · Partner & Family Visas · Insolvency & RestructuringFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Maroubra, NSW · Eastern Suburbs & Inner West
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Patrick Hargraves & Co provides legal services in Maroubra, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Family Law.
Property & Conveyancing+3 moreWills & Estates · Family Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution
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Canberra, ACT · Canberra
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R & J LAWYERS provides legal services in Canberra, ACT. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Property & Conveyancing and Business & Commercial Law.
Wills & Estates+6 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Business & Commercial Law · Family Law · Probate & Estate Administration · Immigration & Visas · Litigation & Dispute ResolutionFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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.
