Criminal Law
Many people find themselves in difficulty with the law, often for reasons and due to circumstances beyond their control. Whether you need to make an Urgent Bail Application in the Local or Supreme Court or you or a friend or relative has been charged a criminal matter, our expertise and experience in Criminal Law enable us to find efficient and cost effective solutions to ensure that your rights are protected.
Traffic Law
From challenging a speeding fine to more serious matters such as Drink Driving, Driving under the Influence of a Drug or possibly the Police are seeking to confiscate your Car it is important to have the best Legal representation to advocate for you when faced with the issues in this often confusing area of Law. Most people will have to deal with some form of Traffic Infringement or Police matter at some point in their life and our goal is to achieve the best outcome possible in your particular circumstances.
Family Law
Family Law disputes are usually delicate in nature, requiring a high degree of discretion, understanding and empathy with the parties. Our expertise can prevent an emotional and personally difficult separation becoming a traumatic, stressful and lengthy (not to mention expensive) exercise in litigation. We also aim to bring dignity and amicability between the parties whose relationship has broken down irretrievably.
Conveyancing and Commercial Leases
The purchase of a home is usually the biggest financial transaction and investment that a person (or couple) will ever make. It is also often an area of great uncertainty. Buyers often have have to deal with juggling loan approvals, interest rates and a lengthy financial commitment. Our aim in assisting with Real Estate transactions, whether buying or selling, is to make the process as easy as possible and provide peace of mind in what can be an extremely stressful procedure.
We also provide an efficient and cost effective service for reviewing your lease. Whether you are entering into a lease for the first time or seeking to renew or renegotiate an existing lease, we can assist you.
Probate, Wills and Estate Matters
Losing a loved one is always painful. Our aim is to remove any additional anxiety for those left behind. Whether it is drafting a will, acting as a trustee or making an application for probate to the Supreme Court, you can rely on our professional legal team to act with dignity and respect.
Civil Law
Disputes often occur without warning and at the worst possible times. They often involve more powerful businesses, such as banks and insurance companies, who do not understand what it means to be facing financial uncertainty. At other times, disputes may involve neighbours or other businesses or a need to recover outstanding money owed to you. It is very important that a cost effective solution is achieved and the expertise and knowledge of our Legal Team will ensure that you are guided through the entire proceedings.
Dispute Resolution
Litigation through the Courts can be costly, time consuming and ultimately deliver a result which neither party is happy with. Formally trained in Alternative Dispute Resolution, one of our practitioners can often assist both parties in finding a solution to a dispute which is cost effective and achieves an outcome.
Immigration Law
Michael Bellingham has been a Migration Agent since 2002 and is experienced in all aspects of Migration Law. His expertise will assist in providing an outcome which allows either yourself or a family member the best possible chance of remaining in Australia, either permanently or for the necessary time required to study, work temporarily or visit relatives.
For more information on the above areas of law please see our how to find help page.