Disputes & Litigation
Litigation lawyers resolve civil disputes through negotiation, mediation and court.
They assess prospects, costs and risks, and choose the most efficient path to resolution.
Disputes are expensive and stressful. A clear strategy from the start controls cost and risk.
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.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution firms in the directory
1,867 firms
Busselton, WA · South West
Peter May McAuliffe Legal provides legal services in Busselton, WA. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Wills & Estates and Building & Construction.
Tara, QLD · Toowoomba & Darling Downs
Sheehans Country Lawyers provides legal services in Tara, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Business & Commercial Law.
Cleveland, QLD · Brisbane South & Logan
Shine Lawyers provides legal services in Cleveland, QLD. Listed practice areas include Personal Injury, Public Liability and Class Actions.
Tumut, NSW · Riverina & Murray
Taylor & Whitty provides legal services in Tumut, NSW. Listed practice areas include Notary Public & JP Services, Family Law and Property & Conveyancing.
Junee, NSW · Riverina & Murray
Taylor & Whitty provides legal services in Junee, NSW. Listed practice areas include Notary Public & JP Services, Family Law and Property & Conveyancing.
Rose Park, SA · Adelaide Metro
Van Dissels Solicitors provides legal services in Rose Park, SA. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Wills & Estates.
Innisfail, QLD · Cairns & Far North
Vandeleur & Todd Solicitors provides legal services in Innisfail, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Salisbury, SA · Adelaide Metro
Voumard Lawyers provides legal services in Salisbury, SA. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Family Law.
Cooma, NSW · Snowy Monaro
Walker Gibbs & King provides legal services in Cooma, NSW. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Property & Conveyancing and Wills & Estates.
Ayr, QLD · Townsville & North Queensland
Crosby Brosnan & Creen provides legal services in Ayr, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Family Law and Business & Commercial Law.
Deniliquin, NSW · Riverina & Murray
David Grant provides legal services in Deniliquin, NSW. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Property & Conveyancing and Powers of Attorney & Guardianship.
Penrith, NSW · Western Sydney
Directlaw The Law Firm provides legal services in Penrith, NSW. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Building & Construction and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Geelong, VIC · Geelong & Surf Coast
DwyerRobinson Pty Ltd Lawyers provides legal services in Geelong, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
Emerald, QLD · Central Queensland
Golsbys Solicitors provides legal services in Emerald, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Chatswood, NSW · Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches
Grogan & Webb provides legal services in Chatswood, NSW. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Business & Commercial Law and Property & Conveyancing.
Port Macquarie, NSW · Mid North Coast
Lantern Legal provides legal services in Port Macquarie, NSW. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Commercial Property & Leasing and Planning & Environment.
Battery Point, TAS · Hobart & South
Leonard Fernandez Barristers & Solicitors provides legal services in Battery Point, TAS. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Immigration & Visas and Business & Commercial Law.
Wentworth, NSW · Riverina & Murray
Maloney Anderson Legal provides legal services in Wentworth, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Laverton, VIC · Western Melbourne
Nanscawen Lawyers provides legal services in Laverton, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Darwin City, NT · Darwin & Palmerston
Newman Lawyers provides legal services in Darwin City, NT. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Family Law and Business & Commercial Law.
Sydney, NSW · Sydney CBD
NV Lawyers provides legal services in Sydney, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Business & Commercial Law.
Marrickville, NSW · Southern Sydney
Roseanna Tyler Solicitors provides legal services in Marrickville, NSW. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Powers of Attorney & Guardianship.
Werribee, VIC · Western Melbourne
Shine Lawyers provides legal services in Werribee, VIC. Listed practice areas include Personal Injury, Public Liability and Class Actions.
Adelaide, SA · Adelaide CBD
Sparke Helmore provides legal services in Adelaide, SA. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Business & Commercial Law.
Understand the next step
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.
Prepare a chronology, agreement or policy, important communications and a calculation of any claimed amount. Distinguish firsthand facts from assumptions.
Discuss negotiation, a complaint scheme, mediation, a tribunal or court. Ask which options are available for this particular matter.
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.
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.
Provide every demand, decision and court document with its date. Do not assume informal negotiations suspend a response or filing deadline.
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
From months for small claims to years for complex matters.
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.
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.
