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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Tuggerah, NSW · Central Coast
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Strive Family Law and Mediations provides legal services in Tuggerah, NSW. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Mediation & Dispute Resolution and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Family Law+5 moreMediation & Dispute Resolution · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Property & Conveyancing · Divorce & Separation · Parenting & Child CustodyFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Yass, NSW · Southern Highlands & Tablelands
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Taylor Legal provides legal services in Yass, NSW. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Family Law.
Wills & Estates+7 moreLitigation & Dispute Resolution · Family Law · Probate & Estate Administration · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship · Property & Conveyancing · Business & Commercial Law · Building & Construction
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Aberfoyle Park, SA · Barossa & Adelaide Hills
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Turner Freeman Lawyers provides legal services in Aberfoyle Park, SA. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Personal Injury and Wills & Estates.
Property & Conveyancing+7 morePersonal Injury · Wills & Estates · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Employment Law · Medical Negligence · Class Actions · Public LiabilityNo win, no fee
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Byron Bay, NSW · Northern Rivers
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Twomey Dispute Lawyers provides legal services in Byron Bay, NSW. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Defamation and Partner & Family Visas.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution+7 moreDefamation · Partner & Family Visas · Business & Commercial Law · Commercial Litigation · Building & Construction · Debt Recovery · Insolvency & Restructuring
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Melbourne, VIC · Melbourne CBD
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Urban Lawyers Pty Ltd provides legal services in Melbourne, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Building & Construction and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Property & Conveyancing+4 moreBuilding & Construction · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Business & Commercial Law · Contract Law
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West Melbourne, VIC · Melbourne CBD
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William Roberts Lawyers provides legal services in West Melbourne, VIC. Listed practice areas include Class Actions, Building & Construction and Commercial Litigation.
Class Actions+7 moreBuilding & Construction · Commercial Litigation · Debt Recovery · Insolvency & Restructuring · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Property & Conveyancing · Business & Commercial Law
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Werribee, VIC · Western Melbourne
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A Hannebery provides legal services in Werribee, VIC. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Domestic Violence & AVOs and Assault & Violent Offences.
Criminal Law+7 moreDomestic Violence & AVOs · Assault & Violent Offences · Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Drug Offences · Fraud & White Collar Crime · Wills & EstatesFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Ipswich, QLD · Ipswich
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Abledale Law provides legal services in Ipswich, QLD. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Partner & Family Visas and Property & Conveyancing.
Business & Commercial Law+7 morePartner & Family Visas · Property & Conveyancing · Planning & Environment · Drink & Drug Driving · Building & Construction · Agribusiness & Rural Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution
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Yarraville, VIC · Western Melbourne
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Anderson Family Lawyers provides legal services in Yarraville, VIC. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Property & Conveyancing and Business & Commercial Law.
Family Law+3 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Business & Commercial Law · Litigation & Dispute ResolutionFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Broome, WA · Pilbara & Kimberley
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Arma Legal provides legal services in Broome, WA. Listed practice areas include Native Title & Aboriginal Legal Services, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Property & Conveyancing.
Native Title & Aboriginal Legal Services+5 moreLitigation & Dispute Resolution · Property & Conveyancing · Business & Commercial Law · Corporate Law & M&A · Intellectual Property & Trade Marks
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Deer Park, VIC · Western Melbourne
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Ascot Solicitors provides legal services in Deer Park, VIC. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Property & Conveyancing and Probate & Estate Administration.
Wills & Estates+5 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Probate & Estate Administration · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Family Law · Building & ConstructionFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Caroline Springs, VIC · Western Melbourne
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Ascot Solicitors provides legal services in Caroline Springs, VIC. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Property & Conveyancing and Probate & Estate Administration.
Wills & Estates+5 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Probate & Estate Administration · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Family Law · Building & Construction
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Southport, QLD · Gold Coast
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Attwood Marshall Lawyers provides legal services in Southport, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreWills & Estates · Business & Commercial Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Family Law · Planning & Environment · Employment Law · DefamationNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.Free first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Melbourne, VIC · Melbourne CBD
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Belleli King & Associates provides legal services in Melbourne, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Family Law and Wills & Estates.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreFamily Law · Wills & Estates · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Divorce & Separation · Parenting & Child Custody · Domestic Violence & AVOs · Probate & Estate AdministrationFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.7 languages
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Townsville City, QLD · Townsville & North Queensland
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Connolly Suthers Lawyers Townsville provides legal services in Townsville City, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Commercial Property & Leasing.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Commercial Property & Leasing · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Planning & Environment · Domestic Violence & AVOs · Wills & Estates · Family LawNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.
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Birtinya, QLD · Sunshine Coast
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Greyson Legal provides legal services in Birtinya, QLD. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Franchising and Intellectual Property & Trade Marks.
Business & Commercial Law+7 moreFranchising · Intellectual Property & Trade Marks · Property & Conveyancing · Commercial Property & Leasing · Contract Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Corporate Law & M&A
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Kilcoy, QLD · Brisbane North & Moreton Bay
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Hawthorn Cuppaidge & Badgery Lawyers provides legal services in Kilcoy, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Family Law.
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Southport, QLD · Gold Coast
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i provides legal services in Southport, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Immigration & Visas and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreImmigration & Visas · Business & Commercial Law · Debt Recovery · Building & Construction · Family Law · Personal Injury · Litigation & Dispute ResolutionNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.
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Brisbane City, QLD · Brisbane CBD
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JKR Lawyers Pty Ltd provides legal services in Brisbane City, QLD. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Business & Commercial Law and Debt Recovery.
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Kensington, SA · Adelaide Metro
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Johnston Legal + Advisory provides legal services in Kensington, SA. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Commercial Litigation and Partner & Family Visas.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution+5 moreCommercial Litigation · Partner & Family Visas · Coronial Inquests · Sports & Entertainment Law · Business & Commercial Law
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Cabramatta, NSW · Western Sydney
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K R Hewlett & Co provides legal services in Cabramatta, NSW. 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 · Strata & Body Corporate · Building & Construction · Wills & Estates
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Mornington, VIC · Mornington Peninsula
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Lakey Family Law and Mediation provides legal services in Mornington, VIC. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Parenting & Child Custody and Mediation & Dispute Resolution.
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.
