Simon Anderson · Partner
50 Princes Street, Dunedin 9016
Partner whose practice covers commercial and property law and local government work.
- Property
Otago, South Island · Ōtepoti
Lawyers in Dunedin
Every lawyer we list in Dunedin, across all practice areas. Each lawyer was checked on the New Zealand Law Society's register before being listed — check again before you hire, as people move firms.
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Ari Gianone · Associate
123 Vogel Street, Dunedin 9054
Associate in the firm's Dunedin office practising family law and relationship property.
- Family
Jessica Higgins · Senior Associate
Level 12, Otago House, 477 Moray Place, Dunedin 9016
Senior associate in the firm's employment team, based in Dunedin. She advises on employment agreements, restructures, disciplinary matters and personal grievances, and also advises individuals and businesses on immigration, including investor visa pathways.
- Immigration
- Employment
Gerrad Brimble · Partner
123 Vogel Street, Dunedin 9054
Partner who advises employers and employees on all aspects of employment law, including negotiations and mediations, disciplinary and restructuring processes, employee exits, investigations and restraints of trade. He previously worked in human resources for nearly a decade.
- Employment
Devon Miller · Partner
123 Vogel Street, Dunedin 9054
Partner who leads the firm's private clients team, working with trusts, succession planning, wills and estates, and contracting-out (relationship property) agreements.
- Family
- Wills & Estates
Legal help in Dunedin: what to know
Dunedin's District Court and High Court are at the corner of Stuart and Dunbar Streets (entrance on Dunbar Street). The Family Court, Disputes Tribunal and Tenancy Tribunal also sit there.
Simon Anderson at Ross Dowling Lawyers focuses on property work. Ari Gianone at Gallaway Cook Allan focuses on family work. Jessica Higgins at Anderson Lloyd focuses on employment work, and the firm also covers immigration. Gerrad Brimble at Gallaway Cook Allan focuses on employment work. Devon Miller at Gallaway Cook Allan focuses on wills and estates work, and the firm also covers family.
New Zealand law
Lawyers in New Zealand must hold a practising certificate from the New Zealand Law Society. The register shows whether a lawyer currently holds one, and whether they practise as a barrister and solicitor or as a barrister only.
Courts serving Dunedin
- Dunedin District CourtCorner of Stuart and Dunbar Streets, DunedinDistrict Court, including the Family Court
- Dunedin High CourtCorner of Stuart and Dunbar Streets, DunedinHigh Court — larger civil claims, probate, appeals
Family cases
Family cases are heard in the Family Court, part of the District Court — in Dunedin, at the courthouse on the corner of Stuart and Dunbar Streets.
Probate
Probate applications go to the High Court and are handled by its Probate Unit at the Wellington High Court, 2 Molesworth Street, Wellington.
Employment complaints
A personal grievance usually has to be raised with your employer within 90 days (12 months for sexual harassment). Free mediation is available through the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment; Employment New Zealand explains the next steps.
Free and low-cost legal help
In Dunedin: Otago Community Law Centre. Community Law Centres give free legal advice, and legal aid can help with family and civil cases if you qualify. Community Law Centres · Legal aid
Court details from the Ministry of Justice's Find us pages. Most cases settle without a hearing — your lawyer will tell you if you need to attend.
Common questions about lawyers in Dunedin
Which courts serve Dunedin?
Dunedin District Court, Corner of Stuart and Dunbar Streets, Dunedin; Dunedin High Court, Corner of Stuart and Dunbar Streets, Dunedin. The District Court hears civil claims up to $350,000; larger claims go to the High Court. Disputes up to $60,000 can go to the Disputes Tribunal.
Which court deals with family cases in Dunedin?
Family cases are heard in the Family Court, part of the District Court — in Dunedin, at the courthouse on the corner of Stuart and Dunbar Streets.
Where do I apply for probate if someone lived in Dunedin?
Probate applications go to the High Court and are handled by its Probate Unit at the Wellington High Court, 2 Molesworth Street, Wellington. The fee is $275, and probate isn't always needed.
What can I do about a problem at work in Dunedin?
A personal grievance usually has to be raised with your employer within 90 days (12 months for sexual harassment). Free mediation is available through the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment; Employment New Zealand explains the next steps.
Where can I get free legal help in Dunedin?
Otago Community Law Centre gives free legal advice. Legal aid may cover family and civil cases if you qualify on income, assets and the merits of your case.
Are the lawyers listed in Dunedin licensed?
Every lawyer listed was checked on the New Zealand Law Society's register of lawyers before being added, and each held a current practising certificate. Complaints about a lawyer go to the Law Society's Lawyers Complaints Service (0800 261 801).
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