Civil Litigation
Contract and debt disputes, letters of demand, property and neighbour disputes, tribunal and court proceedings.
Resolve disputes efficiently and protect your interests
Disputes cost time, money and peace of mind. We focus on resolving them as quickly and cost-effectively as possible, through strong letters, negotiation and mediation, while preparing properly in case the matter needs to go to court.
We act for individuals and small businesses in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) and in the Victoria courts, and we always give you an honest view of your prospects and the likely costs before you commit to litigation.
How we can help
Contract disputes
Breach of contract claims for individuals and small businesses.
Debt recovery
Letters of demand, claims, judgments and enforcement.
Letters of demand
Sending strong demands and responding to demands made against you.
Property & neighbour disputes
Fencing, boundary, building and co-ownership disputes.
Tribunal claims
Consumer, tenancy, building and civil claims in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT).
Estate disputes
Challenging or defending a will and family provision claims.
Mediation & settlement
Negotiating settlements and representing you at mediation.
Our process
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Case assessment
We review your documents and give you an honest view of your prospects.
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Early resolution
We try to resolve the dispute through letters and negotiation first.
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Proceedings
If needed, we issue or defend proceedings and manage every court step.
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Outcome & enforcement
We document the settlement or enforce the judgment so you get the result.
Frequently asked questions
Not necessarily. A letter of demand is not a court order. However, ignoring it can lead to court proceedings and extra costs. Get advice before the deadline in the letter.
Yes. Limitation periods apply. For many contract claims it is six years from when the cause of action arose, but some claims have much shorter limits. Seek advice early.
Often only part of them. Courts usually order the losing party to pay some of the winner's costs, but rarely all of them, and different rules apply in some tribunals. We will explain the costs risk before you start.
Ready to talk about your legal matter?
Tell us what is happening and we will explain your options, the likely costs and the next steps in plain English.