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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Randwick, NSW · Eastern Suburbs & Inner West
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Macalester Lawyers provides legal services in Randwick, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Family Law and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreFamily Law · Business & Commercial Law · Criminal Law · Wills & Estates · Immigration & Visas · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Parenting & Child Custody
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Chatswood, NSW · Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches
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McQiu Lawyers provides legal services in Chatswood, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Contract Law and Commercial Litigation.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreContract Law · Commercial Litigation · Family Law · Wills & Estates · Business & Commercial Law · Immigration & Visas · Litigation & Dispute Resolution
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Kellyville, NSW · Hills District
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Michael Vassili Lawyers (Accredited Specialist provides legal services in Kellyville, NSW. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Criminal Law and Property & Conveyancing.
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Chatswood, NSW · Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches
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Orbell Family Lawyers Central Coast provides legal services in Chatswood, 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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Kiama, NSW · Illawarra & Wollongong
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RMB Lawyers Shellharbour provides legal services in Kiama, 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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Gunnedah, NSW · New England & North West
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Rural Law with Peter Long provides legal services in Gunnedah, NSW. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
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Penrith, NSW · Western Sydney
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Taylor & Co Legal provides legal services in Penrith, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Commercial Property & Leasing.
Property & Conveyancing+3 moreLitigation & Dispute Resolution · Commercial Property & Leasing · Employer Advisory & Industrial RelationsFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Thomastown, VIC · Northern Melbourne
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Torcaso Lawyers provides legal services in Thomastown, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Building & Construction and Criminal Law.
Property & Conveyancing+4 moreBuilding & Construction · Criminal Law · Business & Commercial Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution
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Torquay, VIC · Geelong & Surf Coast
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Torquay Lawyers provides legal services in Torquay, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Building & Construction and Family Law.
Property & Conveyancing+5 moreBuilding & Construction · Family Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Wills & Estates · Commercial Litigation
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Enmore, NSW · Eastern Suburbs & Inner West
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Tsavdaridis Lawyers provides legal services in Enmore, NSW. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Property & Conveyancing and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
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Geraldton, WA · Mid West & Gascoyne
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Williams + Hughes: Litigation & Commercial Lawyers Geraldton provides legal services in Geraldton, WA. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Property & Conveyancing and Wills & Estates.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Wills & Estates · Business & Commercial Law · Commercial Property & Leasing · Intellectual Property & Trade Marks · Probate & Estate Administration · Employment Law
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Alexandra, VIC · Hume & North East
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Williams Hunt provides legal services in Alexandra, VIC. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Property & Conveyancing and Business & Commercial Law.
Wills & Estates+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Business & Commercial Law · Family Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Buying or Selling a Business · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship · Planning & Environment
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Bentleigh, VIC · South East Melbourne
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ADAM KERNAHAN provides legal services in Bentleigh, VIC. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
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Port Macquarie, NSW · Mid North Coast
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Adero Law provides legal services in Port Macquarie, NSW. Listed practice areas include Class Actions, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Property & Conveyancing.
Class Actions+7 moreLitigation & Dispute Resolution · Property & Conveyancing · Commercial Litigation · Business & Commercial Law · Employment Law · Personal Injury · Family Law
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Maroochydore, QLD · Sunshine Coast
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Bathersby Legal provides legal services in Maroochydore, QLD. Listed practice areas include Building & Construction, Commercial Litigation and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
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Castle Hill, NSW · Hills District
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BLUECREST LEGAL PTY LTD provides legal services in Castle Hill, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Planning & Environment.
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Bowral, NSW · Southern Highlands & Tablelands
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Boyce Law provides legal services in Bowral, NSW. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
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Darwin Cbd, NT · Darwin & Palmerston
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Bradley Solicitors Pty Ltd provides legal services in Darwin Cbd, NT. Listed practice areas include Commercial Property & Leasing, Unfair Dismissal and Criminal Law.
Commercial Property & Leasing+6 moreUnfair Dismissal · Criminal Law · Property & Conveyancing · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Business & Commercial Law · Partner & Family VisasFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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North Sydney, NSW · Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches
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CCS Legal provides legal services in North Sydney, NSW. Listed practice areas include Building & Construction, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Strata & Body Corporate.
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Mackay, QLD · Mackay & Whitsundays
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Central Queensland Conveyancing Centre provides conveyancing services in Mackay, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Criminal Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Criminal Law · Building & Construction · Planning & Environment · Wills & Estates · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Debt RecoveryFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Townsville City, QLD · Townsville & North Queensland
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Conrad Law provides legal services in Townsville City, QLD. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Wills & Estates and Agribusiness & Rural Law.
Business & Commercial Law+7 moreWills & Estates · Agribusiness & Rural Law · Property & Conveyancing · Intellectual Property & Trade Marks · Planning & Environment · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Elder Law & Aged Care
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Sutherland, NSW · Southern Sydney
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Construction Lawyer Sydney provides legal services in Sutherland, NSW. Listed practice areas include Building & Construction, Residential Tenancy and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
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Nedlands, WA · Perth CBD
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Crossing Family Lawyers provides legal services in Nedlands, WA. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Mediation & Dispute Resolution and Property & Conveyancing.
Family Law+7 moreMediation & Dispute Resolution · Property & Conveyancing · Parenting & Child Custody · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Divorce & Separation · Family Property Settlement · De Facto Relationships
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.
