Daniell-Smith & Co Law Firm | Family Law & Legal Aid Services in Nelson

Daniell-Smith & Co is a small Nelson-based law firm specialising mostly in Family Law court work which has been serving Nelson people for over 30 years. It is an accredited legal aid provider through the Ministry of Justice, reflecting the firm’s commitment to accessible representation for clients who may face financial constraints.

The practice focuses on practical advocacy and client‑centred service across a range of civil and family matters, with an emphasis on cases that proceed to court.

Fiona Emery, a key practitioner at the firm, specialises in family law and mental health, bringing many years’ experience from her prior roles with the social services sector, including Child Youth & Family (now Oranga Tamariki) as a social worker, supervisor and manager. She has a particular interest in care and protection matters, parenting disputes and family violence litigation, and she also undertakes legal aid work to support vulnerable clients.