North Sydney, NSW · Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(48)Google rating from 48 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Dorter Family Lawyers & Mediators provides legal services in North Sydney, NSW. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Divorce & Separation and Parenting & Child Custody.
Family Law+7 moreDivorce & Separation · Parenting & Child Custody · Property & Conveyancing · Family Property Settlement · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Binding Financial Agreements · International Family Law & Hague AbductionFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
North Sydney, NSW · Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(46)Google rating from 46 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Tom Howard Legal provides legal services in North Sydney, NSW. Listed practice areas include Partner & Family Visas, Business & Commercial Law and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Partner & Family Visas+2 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Brookvale, NSW · Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches
★★★★★★★★★★4.2(44)Google rating from 44 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Reid Family Lawyers provides legal services in Brookvale, NSW. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Mediation & Dispute Resolution and Property & Conveyancing.
Family Law+7 moreMediation & Dispute Resolution · Property & Conveyancing · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Divorce & Separation · International Family Law & Hague Abduction · Parenting & Child Custody · Family Property Settlement3 languages
Seaforth, NSW · Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches
★★★★★★★★★★4.6(44)Google rating from 44 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Robertson Saxton Osborne Lawyers provides legal services in Seaforth, NSW. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Property & Conveyancing and Business & Commercial Law.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Business & Commercial Law · Family Law · Wills & Estates · Criminal Law · Employment Law · Partner & Family Visas
Chatswood, NSW · Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(30)Google rating from 30 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
IATLawyer provides legal services in Chatswood, NSW. Listed practice areas include Immigration & Visas, Property & Conveyancing and Business & Commercial Law.
Immigration & Visas+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Business & Commercial Law · Family Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Notary Public & JP Services · Citizenship · Divorce & Separation
North Sydney, NSW · Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches
★★★★★★★★★★4.3(16)Google rating from 16 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Baker Ryrie Rickards Titmarsh - Parramatta provides legal services in North Sydney, NSW. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Assault & Violent Offences and Traffic Offences.
Criminal Law+7 moreAssault & Violent Offences · Traffic Offences · Domestic Violence & AVOs · Bail Applications · Drug Offences · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Family LawFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
Dee Why, NSW · Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches
★★★★★★★★★★4.7(14)Google rating from 14 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
David Marinic & Associates provides legal services in Dee Why, NSW. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Property & Conveyancing and Family Law.
Wills & Estates+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Family Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Business & Commercial Law · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts · Planning & Environment · Probate & Estate AdministrationFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
North Sydney, NSW · Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches
★★★★★★★★★★4.4(14)Google rating from 14 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Harbourside Legal Services provides legal services in North Sydney, NSW. Listed practice areas include Planning & Environment, Property & Conveyancing and Domestic Violence & AVOs.
Planning & Environment+4 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Domestic Violence & AVOs · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Building & Construction
Neutral Bay, NSW · Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(12)Google rating from 12 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
GJA Conveyancing provides legal services in Neutral Bay, NSW. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Family Law.
Business & Commercial Law+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Family Law · Wills & Estates · Debt Recovery · Employment Law · Partner & Family Visas · Litigation & Dispute Resolution3 languagesLanguages mentioned on the firm’s website: greek, french
Dee Why, NSW · Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(8)Google rating from 8 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
LexAlia Property & Commercial Law provides legal services in Dee Why, NSW. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Commercial Property & Leasing.
Business & Commercial Law+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Commercial Property & Leasing · Buying or Selling a Business · Planning & Environment · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Health & Medical Practitioner Law · Partner & Family VisasFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
Pennant Hills, NSW · Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(6)Google rating from 6 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Blunden Lawyers provides legal services in Pennant Hills, NSW. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Property & Conveyancing and Business & Commercial Law.
Wills & Estates+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Business & Commercial Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Probate & Estate Administration · Family Law · Notary Public & JP Services · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts
Mona Vale, NSW · Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches
★★★★★★★★★★3.5(6)Google rating from 6 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
John Allanson & Associates provides conveyancing services in Mona Vale, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Wills & Estates · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Contested Wills & Family Provision · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship · Family Law · Commercial Property & LeasingFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.2 languages
Lindfield, NSW · Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(5)Google rating from 5 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Lander & Lander Lawyers provides legal services in Lindfield, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Family Law and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+5 moreFamily Law · Business & Commercial Law · Wills & Estates · Planning & Environment · Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Chatswood, NSW · Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches
★★★★★★★★★★2.3(3)Google rating from 3 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Atkinson Vinden provides legal services in Chatswood, NSW. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Business & Commercial Law and Property & Conveyancing.
Chatswood, NSW · Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches
New on GoogleOnly 2 Google reviews so far, not enough for a reliable rating
Grogan & Webb provides legal services in Chatswood, NSW. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Business & Commercial Law and Property & Conveyancing.
Dee Why, NSW · Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches
New on GoogleOnly 1 Google review so far, not enough for a reliable rating
Australian Law Group provides legal services in Dee Why, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Personal Injury and Wills & Estates.
Property & Conveyancing+7 morePersonal Injury · Wills & Estates · Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP · Family Law · Business & Commercial Law · Employment Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Crows Nest, NSW · Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches
New on GoogleOnly 1 Google review so far, not enough for a reliable rating
Sorensen & Brown provides legal services in Crows Nest, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreLitigation & Dispute Resolution · Business & Commercial Law · Commercial Litigation · Wills & Estates · Family Law · Partner & Family Visas · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship
Manly Vale, NSW · Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches
Atkinson Vinden provides legal services in Manly Vale, NSW. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Business & Commercial Law and Property & Conveyancing.
West Ryde, NSW · Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches
Bluwol & Associates Licensed Property Conveyancers provides conveyancing services in West Ryde, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Building & Construction and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Newport, NSW · Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches
Bundock Law provides legal services in Newport, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Agribusiness & Rural Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Agribusiness & Rural Law · Wills & Estates · Family Law · Probate & Estate Administration · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Commercial Property & Leasing
Dee Why, NSW · Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches
David Marinic & Associates provides legal services in Dee Why, NSW. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Property & Conveyancing and Family Law.
Wills & Estates+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Family Law · Business & Commercial Law · Probate & Estate Administration · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts · Planning & Environment · Litigation & Dispute ResolutionFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
Most disputes settle before trial. A litigation lawyer's first job is to tell you honestly how strong your case is and what it will cost to pursue, then find the fastest route to a good outcome, whether that's a letter, a mediation or proceedings. Smaller claims are often handled in local courts or state tribunals where costs are lower. For larger matters, ask about the likely cost of each stage and the risk of paying the other side's costs if you lose.
Why disputes matters
Unresolved disputes drain time, money and relationships. A clear strategy controls cost and risk.
The Australian context
Civil disputes are heard in state and federal courts and tribunals, with a strong emphasis on mediation and early resolution.
Understand the next step
A practical guide to disputes & litigation in Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches
Choosing the right kind of assistance
A demand, unpaid account, insurance decision or disagreement over professional work can require different strategies. Identify the outcome sought and supporting evidence. The amount involved, other party’s position and cost of pursuing the matter all affect a proportionate approach.
Working with a firm in Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches
This search area brings together North Shore and Northern Beaches centres. For a property purchase, family matter or estate, compare the actual office location rather than assuming every firm is close to your suburb.
For disputes & litigation, ask which parts of the work the firm handles itself and whether it has relevant NSW experience. Let the lawyer know if a property, employer, other party or existing proceeding is outside Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches. Your home address alone does not determine the applicable process.
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 disputes & litigation adviser
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 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.
My insurer rejected my claim. What now?
Ask for the reasons in writing and use the insurer's internal complaints process. You can then take the dispute to the Australian Financial Complaints Authority, which is free, or get legal advice on court action.
