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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Warilla, NSW · Illawarra & Wollongong
★★★★★★★★★★4.3(4)Google rating from 4 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
RMB Lawyers Shellharbour provides legal services in Warilla, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreWills & Estates · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Business & Commercial Law · Personal Injury · Building & Construction · Strata & Body Corporate · Traffic Offences
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Doncaster, VIC · Eastern Melbourne
★★★★★★★★★★3.8(4)Google rating from 4 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Rodda Legal provides legal services in Doncaster, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+5 moreWills & Estates · Business & Commercial Law · Family Law · Probate & Estate Administration · Litigation & Dispute Resolution
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Lismore, NSW · Northern Rivers
★★★★★★★★★★4.0(4)Google rating from 4 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
S+ P Lawyers provides legal services in Lismore, NSW. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Property & Conveyancing.
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Bowral, NSW · Southern Highlands & Tablelands
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Signature Law provides legal services in Bowral, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Contract Law.
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Maitland, NSW · Newcastle & Hunter
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The Family Law Co. provides legal services in Maitland, NSW. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Planning & Environment and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
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Chatswood, NSW · Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(4)Google rating from 4 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
VANTON LEGAL provides legal services in Chatswood, NSW. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
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Drouin, VIC · Gippsland
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Wakefield Lawyers provides legal services in Drouin, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Family Law.
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Annerley, QLD · Brisbane South & Logan
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(3)Google rating from 3 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Australian Law Group provides legal services in Annerley, QLD. Listed practice areas include Personal Injury, Property & Conveyancing and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
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Warragul, VIC · Gippsland
★★★★★★★★★★3.7(3)Google rating from 3 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
bdlegal provides legal services in Warragul, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Business & Commercial Law.
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Chatswood, NSW · Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches
★★★★★★★★★★3.7(3)Google rating from 3 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
CKW & Associates Lawyers provides legal services in Chatswood, NSW. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Family Law.
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Robina, QLD · Gold Coast
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Duncan & Duncan Solicitors Pty Ltd provides legal services in Robina, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Business & Commercial Law.
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Main Beach, QLD · Gold Coast
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(3)Google rating from 3 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Eden Lawyers provides legal services in Main Beach, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Planning & Environment.
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Frankston, VIC · South East Melbourne
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Guymer Lawyers provides legal services in Frankston, VIC. Listed practice areas include Building & Construction, Business & Commercial Law and Commercial Litigation.
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Roma, QLD · Toowoomba & Darling Downs
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Hede Byrne & Hall Lawyers provides legal services in Roma, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
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Springwood, NSW · Western Sydney
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Hinde Ginges Boyd Lawyers provides legal services in Springwood, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Family Law and Wills & Estates.
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Norwest, NSW · Hills District
★★★★★★★★★★3.7(3)Google rating from 3 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
JV Legal provides legal services in Norwest, NSW. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts.
Wills & Estates+7 moreLitigation & Dispute Resolution · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts · Property & Conveyancing · Planning & Environment · Business & Commercial Law · Commercial Property & Leasing · Strata & Body Corporate2 languagesLanguages mentioned on the firm’s website: arabic
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Mackay, QLD · Mackay & Whitsundays
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Kelly Conveyancing provides legal services in Mackay, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Planning & Environment and Business & Commercial Law.
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Sanctuary Point, NSW · South Coast
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(3)Google rating from 3 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Kennedy & Cooke Lawyers, Narooma provides legal services in Sanctuary Point, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Family Law and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
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Broome, WA · Pilbara & Kimberley
★★★★★★★★★★4.0(3)Google rating from 3 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Kimberley & Pilbara Lawyers provides legal services in Broome, WA. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Property & Conveyancing.
Wills & Estates+7 moreLitigation & Dispute Resolution · Property & Conveyancing · Family Law · Personal Injury · Planning & Environment · Divorce & Separation · Probate & Estate Administration
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Adelaide, SA · Adelaide CBD
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(3)Google rating from 3 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
KJK Legal provides legal services in Adelaide, SA. Listed practice areas include Workers Compensation, Health & Medical Practitioner Law and Business & Commercial Law.
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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.
