Devonport, Burnie and Ulverstone are the listed centres for North West & West Coast. An office on the north coast may still be a considerable journey for a West Coast client.
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Burnie, TAS · North West & West Coast
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(48)Google rating from 48 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Whitelaw Legal Group provides legal services in Burnie, TAS. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Family Law.
Business & Commercial Law+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Family Law · Contract Law · Mediation & Dispute Resolution · Defamation · Intellectual Property & Trade Marks · Employment Law
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Devonport, TAS · North West & West Coast
★★★★★★★★★★4.6(39)Google rating from 39 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
The North West Community Legal Centre Inc. provides legal services in Devonport, TAS. Listed practice areas include General Practice (regional generalist).
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Burnie, TAS · North West & West Coast
★★★★★★★★★★4.0(23)Google rating from 23 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Graham Woodhouse Conveyancing provides conveyancing services in Burnie, TAS. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+1 moreBusiness & Commercial Law
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Ulverstone, TAS · North West & West Coast
★★★★★★★★★★4.4(17)Google rating from 17 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
FRIEND & EDWARDS LAWYERS provides legal services in Ulverstone, TAS. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Property & Conveyancing and Family Law.
Wills & Estates+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Family Law · Business & Commercial Law · Parenting & Child Custody · Planning & Environment · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship · Family Property Settlement
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Burnie, TAS · North West & West Coast
★★★★★★★★★★4.1(15)Google rating from 15 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Tasmania Legal Aid provides legal services in Burnie, TAS. Listed practice areas include Partner & Family Visas, Health & Medical Practitioner Law and Family Law.
Partner & Family Visas+3 moreHealth & Medical Practitioner Law · Family Law · Mental Health & Guardianship TribunalFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Devonport, TAS · North West & West Coast
★★★★★★★★★★4.3(13)Google rating from 13 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Tasmania Legal Aid provides legal services in Devonport, TAS. Listed practice areas include Partner & Family Visas, Health & Medical Practitioner Law and Family Law.
Partner & Family Visas+3 moreHealth & Medical Practitioner Law · Family Law · Mental Health & Guardianship TribunalFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Wynyard, TAS · North West & West Coast
★★★★★★★★★★4.3(12)Google rating from 12 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Greg Smith & Co provides conveyancing services in Wynyard, TAS. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Commercial Property & Leasing.
Property & Conveyancing+4 moreWills & Estates · Commercial Property & Leasing · Business & Commercial Law · Family Law
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Burnie, TAS · North West & West Coast
★★★★★★★★★★4.3(11)Google rating from 11 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Petersen Legal provides legal services in Burnie, TAS. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Property & Conveyancing and Parenting & Child Custody.
Family Law+3 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Parenting & Child Custody · Criminal Law
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Ulverstone, TAS · North West & West Coast
★★★★★★★★★★4.6(9)Google rating from 9 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Cann Legal provides legal services in Ulverstone, TAS. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Notary Public & JP Services and Mediation & Dispute Resolution.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreNotary Public & JP Services · Mediation & Dispute Resolution · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Wills & Estates · Family Law · Probate & Estate Administration · Building & Construction
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Ulverstone, TAS · North West & West Coast
★★★★★★★★★★4.4(8)Google rating from 8 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Walsh Day Mihal Bassett Barristers and Solicitors provides legal services in Ulverstone, TAS. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Family Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Family Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Wills & Estates · Administrative & Government Law · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts · Planning & Environment
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Devonport, TAS · North West & West Coast
★★★★★★★★★★4.9(7)Google rating from 7 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Foxfield Lawyers provides legal services in Devonport, TAS. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Planning & Environment.
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Ulverstone, TAS · North West & West Coast
★★★★★★★★★★3.9(7)Google rating from 7 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Glynn Williams Legal provides legal services in Ulverstone, TAS. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Wills & Estates · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Family Law · Planning & Environment · Partner & Family Visas · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts
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Ulverstone, TAS · North West & West Coast
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(4)Google rating from 4 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Jason Dolbel Solicitor provides legal services in Ulverstone, TAS. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Property & Conveyancing and Probate & Estate Administration.
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Devonport Cbd, TAS · North West & West Coast
★★★★★★★★★★4.3(4)Google rating from 4 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Temple-Smith Partners provides legal services in Devonport Cbd, TAS. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Business & Commercial Law.
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Devonport, TAS · North West & West Coast
★★★★★★★★★★3.7(3)Google rating from 3 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Graham Woodhouse Conveyancing provides conveyancing services in Devonport, TAS. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+1 moreBusiness & Commercial Law
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Devonport, TAS · North West & West Coast
New on GoogleOnly 2 Google reviews so far, not enough for a reliable rating
The Public Trustee provides legal services in Devonport, TAS. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Probate & Estate Administration and Powers of Attorney & Guardianship.
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(112)Google rating from 112 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Top rated4.8★ or higher from at least 50 Google reviews
Levis Stace & Cooper provides legal services in Devonport, TAS. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Partner & Family Visas.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Partner & Family Visas · Wills & Estates · Planning & Environment · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Family Law
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(112)Google rating from 112 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Top rated4.8★ or higher from at least 50 Google reviews
Levis Stace & Cooper provides legal services in Ulverstone, TAS. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Partner & Family Visas.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Partner & Family Visas · Wills & Estates · Planning & Environment · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Family Law
★★★★★★★★★★4.3(37)Google rating from 37 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
McVeity Dean Lawyers provides legal services in Ulverstone, TAS. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Wills & Estates and Child Protection & Care Matters.
Family Law+2 moreWills & Estates · Child Protection & Care Matters
★★★★★★★★★★4.2(17)Google rating from 17 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Hamilton Purcell Lawyers provides legal services in Devonport, TAS. Listed practice areas include General Practice (regional generalist).
General Practice (regional generalist)
A practical local guide
Finding legal help in North West & West Coast
Understand your options, prepare your first conversation and choose a service that fits your situation.
Start with the issue, then the location
Devonport, Burnie and Ulverstone are the listed centres for North West & West Coast. An office on the north coast may still be a considerable journey for a West Coast client.
The directory covers Devonport, Burnie, Ulverstone. These are browsing areas, not court boundaries or a guarantee that every listed firm serves every town. Check the firm’s actual address and ask whether it can take on your matter before making arrangements.
Appointments and access to advice
Before booking, clarify remote intake and the steps that require physical attendance. For court matters, use the venue on your notice and ask the lawyer to confirm who would attend on your behalf.
For a regional matter, decide which parts of the service need to happen in person. A solicitor may be able to review records and give initial advice remotely, while a signing, conference or hearing needs separate arrangements. Ask who would attend and how travel, local agents or outside specialists would be charged.
Compare the scope, not just the quoted price
Ask what the initial consultation includes: listening to the background, reviewing documents, written advice or taking action. Request an estimate that separates the lawyer’s work from searches, applications, expert reports and other external costs. A free consultation or a fixed fee may cover a limited step rather than the complete matter.
Agree who will handle the file, how you will receive updates and when you must approve additional work. If another practitioner, barrister or adviser may be needed, ask who will arrange that work and how their charges will be explained.
Questions worth asking before you engage a firm
Do you regularly handle this type of matter in TAS, and do you have capacity to assist now?
Which facts or documents do you need before you can give an estimate?
Who will be my main contact, and which meetings or appearances require attendance?
What is included in the fee, what could change it, and when will you tell me?
Is a specialist, community service or different process better suited to this issue?
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.
The legal system in Tasmania
North West & West Coast is a regional area of Tasmania. Local firms cover everyday legal needs such as wills, conveyancing, family law and local court matters, while specialist work is often handled by firms in the nearest major centre or the capital, many of whom act for clients remotely. Tasmania has a two-tier court system: the Magistrates Court and the Supreme Court, with no intermediate court. Guardianship, anti-discrimination and many review matters are heard by TASCAT. The Law Society of Tasmania issues practising certificates and the Legal Profession Board of Tasmania handles complaints.
First instance
Magistrates Court
Superior court
Supreme Court of Tasmania
Tribunal
Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (TASCAT)
Family law
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Lawyer regulator
Law Society of Tasmania
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Which courts hear cases from North West & West Coast?
Most matters start in the Magistrates Court. More serious cases go to the Supreme Court of Tasmania. Family law matters are heard by the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
How do I check a lawyer is licensed in Tasmania?
Practising certificates in Tasmania are managed by the Law Society of Tasmania. You can check a solicitor's status on its public register or by contacting it directly.
Where do tenancy and guardianship disputes go?
In Tasmania they are usually heard by the Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (TASCAT).
Can I use a lawyer outside my area?
Yes. Many firms act for clients across the state by phone and video, although local knowledge of courts and property markets can help.
