Perth CBD
Litigation lawyers resolve disputes through negotiation, mediation and court, from contract claims and debts to defamation and insurance disputes.
59 firms
West Perth, WA · Perth CBD
Fort Knox Legal provides legal services in West Perth, WA. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Planning & Environment and Probate & Estate Administration.
Perth, WA · Perth CBD
Hammond Legal provides legal services in Perth, WA. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Family Law and Property & Conveyancing.
Perth, WA · Perth CBD
Hearty & Tam Family Lawyers provides legal services in Perth, WA. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Divorce & Separation and Property & Conveyancing.
Perth, WA · Perth CBD
Holden Barlow provides legal services in Perth, WA. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Divorce & Separation and Parenting & Child Custody.
NSW · Perth CBD
Logie Legal provides legal services in NSW. Listed practice areas include Planning & Environment, Native Title & Aboriginal Legal Services and Wills & Estates.
Claremont, WA · Perth CBD
McLeods provides legal services in Claremont, WA. Listed practice areas include Planning & Environment, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Property & Conveyancing.
Perth, WA · Perth CBD
National Collections provides legal services in Perth, WA. Listed practice areas include Debt Recovery, Business & Commercial Law and Property & Conveyancing.
West Perth, WA · Perth CBD
O'Connor Partners Commercial Lawyers provides legal services in West Perth, WA. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
Subiaco, WA · Perth CBD
Pragma Legal provides legal services in Subiaco, WA. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Property & Conveyancing and Professional Negligence.
Perth, WA · Perth CBD
RJ Lawson Barrister & Solicitor provides legal services in Perth, WA. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Workers Compensation and Criminal Law.
Perth, WA · Perth CBD
Roe Legal Services provides legal services in Perth, WA. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Native Title & Aboriginal Legal Services and Property & Conveyancing.
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.
Unresolved disputes drain time, money and relationships. A clear strategy controls cost and risk.
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 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.
When comparing Perth CBD firms, ask about the exact area of Western Australian practice relevant to your matter. For family work, the state’s separate Family Court makes it especially useful to choose a practitioner familiar with the applicable process.
For disputes & litigation, ask which parts of the work the firm handles itself and whether it has relevant WA experience. Let the lawyer know if a property, employer, other party or existing proceeding is outside Perth CBD. Your home address alone does not determine the applicable process.
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
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.
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.