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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Mittagong, NSW · Southern Highlands & Tablelands
Commercial Litigation Lawyers provides legal services in Mittagong, NSW. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Property & Conveyancing.
Business & Commercial Law+7 moreLitigation & Dispute Resolution · Property & Conveyancing · Defamation · Debt Recovery · Intellectual Property & Trade Marks · Corporate Law & M&A · Contract Law
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Sydney, NSW · Sydney CBD
Construction Expert Witness Australia provides legal services in Sydney, NSW. Listed practice areas include Building & Construction, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Mediation & Dispute Resolution.
Building & Construction+3 moreLitigation & Dispute Resolution · Mediation & Dispute Resolution · Business & Commercial LawFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Mornington, VIC · Mornington Peninsula
Coulter Legal provides legal services in Mornington, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Wills & Estates · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Planning & Environment · Tax Law · Partner & Family Visas · Family Law
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Campbelltown, NSW · Western Sydney
Coutts Conveyancing & Legal Services provides legal services in Campbelltown, 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 · Wills & Estates · Criminal Law · Employment Law · Unfair DismissalNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.
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Camden, NSW · Western Sydney
Coutts Conveyancing & Legal Services provides legal services in Camden, 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 · Wills & Estates · Criminal Law · Employment Law · Unfair DismissalNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.
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Wollongong, NSW · Illawarra & Wollongong
Coutts Conveyancing & Legal Services provides legal services in Wollongong, 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 · Wills & Estates · Criminal Law · Employment Law · Unfair DismissalNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.
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Wangara, WA · Perth North
D'Angelo Legal provides legal services in Wangara, WA. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreMotor Vehicle Accidents / CTP · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Wills & Estates · Personal Injury · Family Law · Notary Public & JP Services · Employment Law
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Sydney, NSW · Sydney CBD
Daniel Wakim Law Firm provides legal services in Sydney, NSW. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Domestic Violence & AVOs and Administrative & Government Law.
Criminal Law+7 moreDomestic Violence & AVOs · Administrative & Government Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Drug Offences · Assault & Violent Offences · Firearms & Licensing Matters · Fraud & White Collar Crime
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Mildura, VIC · Mallee
Davies Watson Lawyers provides legal services in Mildura, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+6 moreWills & Estates · Business & Commercial Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Planning & Environment · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts · General Practice (regional generalist)
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Noosaville, QLD · Sunshine Coast
Daykin Family Law provides legal services in Noosaville, QLD. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Mediation & Dispute Resolution and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
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Cooma, NSW · Snowy Monaro
Emma Schlachter provides legal services in Cooma, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Wills & Estates.
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Surry Hills, NSW · Sydney CBD
Frankel Lawyers provides legal services in Surry Hills, NSW. Listed practice areas include Defamation, Property & Conveyancing and Intellectual Property & Trade Marks.
Defamation+6 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Intellectual Property & Trade Marks · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Wills & Estates · Competition & Consumer Law · Business & Commercial Law
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Robina, QLD · Gold Coast
Gold coast German Club provides legal services in Robina, QLD. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Powers of Attorney & Guardianship and Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts.
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Joondalup, WA · Perth North
Greenstone Legal Albany provides legal services in Joondalup, WA. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts and Planning & Environment.
Wills & Estates+7 moreEstate Planning & Testamentary Trusts · Planning & Environment · Family Law · Property & Conveyancing · Business & Commercial Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Not-for-Profit & Charity Law
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Albany, WA · Great Southern
Greenstone Legal Albany provides legal services in Albany, WA. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts and Planning & Environment.
Wills & Estates+7 moreEstate Planning & Testamentary Trusts · Planning & Environment · Family Law · Property & Conveyancing · Business & Commercial Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Not-for-Profit & Charity Law
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Scarborough, QLD · Brisbane North & Moreton Bay
Greyson Legal provides legal services in Scarborough, QLD. Listed practice areas include Franchising, Business & Commercial Law and Intellectual Property & Trade Marks.
Franchising+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Intellectual Property & Trade Marks · Property & Conveyancing · Commercial Property & Leasing · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Contract Law · Corporate Law & M&A
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Hobart, TAS · Hobart & South
Greyson Legal provides legal services in Hobart, TAS. Listed practice areas include Franchising, Business & Commercial Law and Intellectual Property & Trade Marks.
Franchising+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Intellectual Property & Trade Marks · Property & Conveyancing · Commercial Property & Leasing · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Contract Law · Corporate Law & M&A
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Caloundra, QLD · Sunshine Coast
Gullickson Lawyers provides legal services in Caloundra, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Wills & Estates · Family Law · Mediation & Dispute Resolution · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Probate & Estate Administration · Contested Wills & Family Provision
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Busselton, WA · South West
Hale Legal provides legal services in Busselton, WA. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreLitigation & Dispute Resolution · Business & Commercial Law · Wills & Estates · Commercial Litigation · Defamation · Coronial Inquests · Class Actions
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Mount Barker, WA · Perth East
HHG Legal Group provides legal services in Mount Barker, WA. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Planning & Environment and Notary Public & JP Services.
Business & Commercial Law+7 morePlanning & Environment · Notary Public & JP Services · Wills & Estates · Building & Construction · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Property & Conveyancing · Agribusiness & Rural Law
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Penrith, NSW · Western Sydney
Hinde Ginges Boyd Lawyers provides legal services in Penrith, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Debt Recovery and Commercial Litigation.
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Essendon, VIC · Northern Melbourne
Hughes Legal Pty Ltd provides legal services in Essendon, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Wills & Estates · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Debt Recovery · Family Law · Partner & Family Visas · Probate & Estate Administration2 languagesLanguages mentioned on the firm’s website: italian
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Drummoyne, NSW · Eastern Suburbs & Inner West
Hunter Lawyers provides legal services in Drummoyne, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Commercial Litigation.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreWills & Estates · Commercial Litigation · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Business & Commercial Law · Intellectual Property & Trade Marks · Probate & Estate Administration · Partner & Family Visas
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.
