Dean & Coleman Law - Trusted Legal Services in Oamaru for Over 140 Years
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Dean & Coleman Law, established in 1877, is a modern and adaptable law firm deeply rooted in the Waitaki community. With generations of experience serving families and businesses across the Waitaki, Otago and Canterbury regions, the firm combines traditional values with innovative technology to deliver comprehensive legal services.
The firm offers expertise across a broad range of practice areas including commercial law, property transactions, rural law, family law, trusts and estate planning, dispute resolution, immigration, employment law, and resource management. Their lawyers take a personalised approach, working with proactive advocacy and unwavering integrity to deliver unique legal solutions tailored to each client's circumstances.
As a provincial law firm, Dean & Coleman Law maintains strong community ties through active involvement in local organisations, sports clubs and charitable initiatives. The firm leverages modern technology and innovation to provide highly responsive and cost-effective legal services while maintaining the personal care and attention that has characterised their practice for over 140 years.
- Wellington High Court
- Dunedin High Court
- Christchurch High Court
- Family matters, including free initial family legal advice
- Criminal charges (less serious) · Duty lawyer at court
Practices In:
Intellectual Property Law
- Copyright, Media & Music
Criminal Law
- Assault
- Bail
- Drug Offences
- Murder and Manslaughter
- Sexual Offences
- Criminal Appeal
- Traffic Offences
Wills & Estates Law
- Trusts
- Wills & Estate Planning
- Estate Administration & Probate
- Estate Dispute
- Power of Attorney
Property Law
- Sale
- Mortgages & Refinancing
- Purchase
- Commercial Property
- Conveyancing
- Commercial Leases
- Subdivision & Property Development
- Boundaries, Easements & Covenants
- Unit Titles & Body Corporate
- Retirement Village
Alternative Dispute Resolution Law
- Arbitration
- Mediation
Business Law
- Company Formation
- Insurance Claims & Disputes
- Commercial
- Contract Drafting & Review
- Rural
- Buying or Selling a Business
- Shareholding Agreement
- Joint Venture
- Succession Planning
- Loan Agreement
Elder Law Law
- Elder Financial Abuse
Family Law Law
- Relationship Property
- Adoption
- Protection Orders
- Children & Parenting
- Child Support
- Divorce
Employment Law
- Employment Agreements & Contracts
- Unfair Dismissal & Personal Grievance
- Disciplinary Process & Investigations
- Redundancy & Restructuring
Civil Litigation & Disputes Law
- General Civil Disputes
- Debt Recovery & Enforcement
- Contract Disputes & Misrepresentation
Environmental & Planning Law
- Resource Management
- Local Council Matters
Immigration Law
- Residency
- Visa
Administrative & Public Law Law
- Government & Tribunal Matters
- Public Administration
- Licensing & Permits
Banking & Finance Law
- Banking & Lending
Location:
20 Wear Street, Oamaru 9400
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