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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Melbourne, VIC · Melbourne CBD
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Hendersons Legal provides legal services in Melbourne, VIC. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Wills & Estates.
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Williams Landing, VIC · Western Melbourne
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SIKAND SOLICITORS provides legal services in Williams Landing, VIC. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Family Law.
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Adelaide, SA · Adelaide CBD
★★★★★★★★★★4.9(119)Google rating from 119 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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Clark Panagakos Family Law provides legal services in Adelaide, SA. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Divorce & Separation and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
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Parramatta, NSW · Western Sydney
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NSW Family Law Specialists provides legal services in Parramatta, NSW. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Binding Financial Agreements and Property & Conveyancing.
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Newstead, QLD · Brisbane CBD
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Rouse Lawyers provides legal services in Newstead, QLD. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Franchising.
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Point Cook, VIC · Western Melbourne
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Campus Lawyers & Associates provides legal services in Point Cook, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Commercial Property & Leasing.
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Erskineville, NSW · Eastern Suburbs & Inner West
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West Legal & Associates provides legal services in Erskineville, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Commercial Property & Leasing.
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Southport, QLD · Gold Coast
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Potts Bill provides legal services in Southport, QLD. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Domestic Violence & AVOs and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
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Bundall, QLD · Gold Coast
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Pharmacis Canning Lawyers provides legal services in Bundall, QLD. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Property & Conveyancing and Family Law.
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Perth, WA · Perth CBD
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Johnstone Crouse Lawyers provides legal services in Perth, WA. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Family Law and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
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Springwood, QLD · Brisbane South & Logan
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McLaughlin & Associates Lawyers provides legal services in Springwood, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
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Melbourne, VIC · Melbourne CBD
★★★★★★★★★★4.6(113)Google rating from 113 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Verge Legal 维智律师事务所 (Melbourne CBD) provides legal services in Melbourne, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
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Melbourne, VIC · Melbourne CBD
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Ajak & Associates Lawyers provides legal services in Melbourne, VIC. Listed practice areas include Citizenship, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Property & Conveyancing.
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Canberra, ACT · Canberra
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Parker Coles Curtis provides legal services in Canberra, ACT. Listed practice areas include Family Law, International Family Law & Hague Abduction and Divorce & Separation.
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Southport, QLD · Gold Coast
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ABKJ Lawyers provides legal services in Southport, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Partner & Family Visas.
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Varsity Lakes, QLD · Gold Coast
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Collas Moro Ross Barron provides legal services in Varsity Lakes, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Partner & Family Visas and Business & Commercial Law.
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Sunnybank, QLD · Brisbane South & Logan
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Denovo Lawyers provides legal services in Sunnybank, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Business & Commercial Law.
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Rochedale, QLD · Brisbane South & Logan
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JMR Lawyers provides legal services in Rochedale, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Agribusiness & Rural Law and Business & Commercial Law.
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Sydney, NSW · Sydney CBD
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Royer Mace Lawyers provides legal services in Sydney, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Commercial Property & Leasing and Business & Commercial Law.
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Melbourne, VIC · Melbourne CBD
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Best Hooper Lawyers provides legal services in Melbourne, VIC. Listed practice areas include Partner & Family Visas, Property & Conveyancing and Planning & Environment.
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Parramatta, NSW · Western Sydney
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Matthews Folbigg Lawyers provides legal services in Parramatta, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Family Law and Debt Recovery.
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Melbourne, VIC · Melbourne CBD
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Resolve Conflict provides legal services in Melbourne, VIC. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Divorce & Separation and Property & Conveyancing.
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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.
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Agribusiness & Rural Law · Business & Commercial Law · Family Law · Wills & Estates · Commercial Property & Leasing · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · General Practice (regional generalist)
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