Brooke Courtney · Partner
Level 4, 152 Devonport Road, Tauranga 3110
Partner working in property and trust law.
- Property
Bay of Plenty, North Island · Tauranga Moana
Lawyers in Tauranga
Every lawyer we list in Tauranga, 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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Alesha Evetts · Partner
Level 4, 152 Devonport Road, Tauranga 3110
Partner practising family law and relationship property.
- Family
Eleanor Dyche · Director
20 Park Street, Tauranga 3110
Director and the firm's immigration law specialist, often taking referrals for complex immigration matters. She is also an experienced criminal defence lawyer and a legal aid provider.
- Immigration
Lucy Korolainen · Associate
Level 4, 152 Devonport Road, Tauranga 3110
Associate who works in employment law — agreements, policies, performance management, restructuring and employee transfers — and represents clients at mediation and in the Employment Relations Authority. She also handles civil disputes.
- Employment
Samantha Stowell · Senior Associate
Level 4, 152 Devonport Road, Tauranga 3110
Senior associate in the firm's trust team, working on family and charitable trusts, wills, enduring powers of attorney and estate administration. She also advises on residential and commercial conveyancing and leases.
- Property
- Wills & Estates
Legal help in Tauranga: what to know
Tauranga's courts are split by type: civil and family cases are at McLean House, 26 McLean Street, and criminal cases at Cameron House, 46 Cameron Road. The Tauranga & Whakatāne Community Law Centre covers the city.
Brooke Courtney at Sharp Tudhope focuses on property work. Alesha Evetts at Sharp Tudhope focuses on family work. Eleanor Dyche at Pawson Law focuses on immigration work. Lucy Korolainen at Sharp Tudhope focuses on employment work. Samantha Stowell at Sharp Tudhope focuses on wills and estates work, and the firm also covers property.
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 Tauranga
- Tauranga District Court (Civil and Family)McLean House, 26 McLean Street, TaurangaDistrict Court, including the Family Court
- Tauranga High CourtMcLean House, 26 McLean Street, Tauranga (civil and family)High Court — larger civil claims, probate, appeals
Family cases
Family cases are heard in the Family Court, part of the District Court — in Tauranga, at McLean House, 26 McLean Street.
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 Tauranga: Tauranga & Whakatāne 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 Tauranga
Which courts serve Tauranga?
Tauranga District Court (Civil and Family), McLean House, 26 McLean Street, Tauranga; Tauranga High Court, McLean House, 26 McLean Street, Tauranga (civil and family). 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 Tauranga?
Family cases are heard in the Family Court, part of the District Court — in Tauranga, at McLean House, 26 McLean Street.
Where do I apply for probate if someone lived in Tauranga?
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 Tauranga?
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 Tauranga?
Tauranga & Whakatāne 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 Tauranga 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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