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Conveyancing
Our team of professional, experienced and friendly conveyancers help clients at every stage of their conveyance. They are experienced in all types of conveyances, including off the plan contracts. We even provide free advice to our clients before they enter into a contract to make sure our clients’ rights are protected. We offer competitive fixed priced services regardless of the value of the property.
Building & Construction
With some of our lawyers having a background as licensed tradesmen, we have the ability to immediately relate to our clients circumstances, fully understand and clearly define the issues in dispute. We understand that the cash flow is one of the most important things in the building trade and represent our clients in a cost effective and timely manner by providing commercial options.
Criminal Law
It pays to have inside knowledge, and with some of our lawyers being former Police Detectives, Prosecutors and forensically trained, we not only advise our clients about the evidence behind the charges, whether the obtaining of such evidence was legal, but the tactics Police use in order to obtain a conviction. We provide accurate legal advice about the prospects of defending the charges, likely sentences and fully prepare our clients for Court to achieve the best possible result.
Commercial Property Transactions
The Commercial Property Law Team are experienced in assisting clients buying and selling businesses, franchises, buildings, entering into commercial and retail shop leases and carrying out strata titling work. We also assist our senior clients entering and exiting retirement villages and aged care facilities. Respect and dignity is paramount.
Litigation
Our Litigation team are dedicated, experienced lawyers, who regularly appear in the State and Federal Courts, Tribunals ( eg QCAT) and in Alternative Dispute Resolution processes such as Mediations. From Debt Recovery to Bankruptcy and Winding Up Applications, we have the competent team to represent Plaintiffs and Defendants alike, throughout every stage of complex the process.
Personal Injury
We have strong social justice values and understand the financial and emotional stress that people often struggle with, as a result of being subjected to a personal injury. With this in mind, we regularly carry out work for clients on a “No Win / No Fee” basis or a “Deferred payment” basis. We put our clients at easy by allowing them to concentrate on recovering rather than paying legal fees.
Motor Vehicle (Traffic) Law
A driver’s licence does not only give a person freedom, but the loss of it can cause a significant impact on a persons life, causing severe financial and emotional hardship. Our lawyers regularly represent clients charged with Drink Driving, Drug Driving, Unlicensed and Disqualified Driving and like offences. If eligible, we prepare Applications for our clients for Restricted Work Licences and fully prepare them in a way that best presents them before the Courts to achieve the best possible result.
Wills and Estates
Wills and Estates are inextricably linked with family relationships. Our vast experience in this area ensures sensitivity and discretion to provide our clients with quality outcomes. Colville Johnstone Lawyers maintain up-to-date knowledge of the latest developments in this complex and specialised area of the law.
Our culture
Straight to the point, down to earth
“Our professional team of lawyers are highly qualified and experienced. We value repeat business by forming strong working relationships with our clients. Keeping communications open, honest and without unnecessary legal jargon, is what we do.”
The firm’s location is in Middle Street Cleveland, next door to the Police Station and Magistrates Court. When called upon, we are able to quickly attend the Police Station to give urgent advice or the Court for insistent representation.
There is ample “free” parking around the area.
What’s Happening
News & Advice
What if my will is damaged?
Your Will is a very important document which is why Wills are generally stored in a very secure and safe way. However, when a Will is damaged, it needs to be investigated so the legal effect of that damage can be determined. A case recently heard in the Queensland...
New reforms to streamline insolvency processes for small businesses
The Federal Government has announced a package of reforms to help streamline insolvency processes for small businesses affected by the economic impacts of COVID-19. The reforms, which are due to start on 1 January 2021, include the following changes: a new, simpler...
Publications & Resources
Challenging a Will or your entitlement under a deceased Estate
If a loved one has passed and you have not been adequately provided for financially, you may have grounds to apply to the Court for better provision. To do so however, you will need to meet certain legal requirements within a strict timeframe. Who can challenge? In...
Introducing Mrs Rachael Lane
The Team at Colville Johnstone Lawyers would like to congratulate our beautiful receptionist, Rachael, on her recent marriage to her new husband, Simon. We look forward to hearing the sound of little receptionist feet in due course!!!
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Testimonials
What our clients are saying.
“We cannot even begin to thank you enough for everything that you have done, all of the very hard work that you have done…“
Ormiston
“You were a pleasure to work with and I greatly appreciated your professionalism and guidance throughout the entire process.“
Rochedale South
“just wanted to extend my gratitude for today’s accomplishment. To have the CJL team represent my case made me more than comfortable today…“
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