Dorrington Poole Law Firm - Property, Business & Family Law in Dannevirke

Dorrington Poole is a long-established New Zealand law firm rooted in the Tararua district, founded in 1914 by Percy Dorrington and based in Dannevirke. It remains one of the region’s oldest practices with a strong rural heritage, focusing on supporting rural communities, farmers and local businesses through trusted legal counsel.
The firm is renowned for its practical, down-to-earth service and deep local knowledge of rural issues, property transactions and land matters, offering expertise in conveyancing, subdivisions, leasing, financing and related property work. Over more than a century, Dorrington Poole has grown to provide comprehensive advice across property, rural law, family matters, business and employment, while maintaining a culture rooted in client service, community involvement and a long-standing commitment to the Tararua region, including historical collaborations such as its merger with Dobson Smith & Co in 1990.
Today the firm delivers a broad range of services across key practice areas, including property and conveyancing, rural law, family law and relationship property, succession and asset planning, life planning and trusts, as well as business and commercial work and employment matters. Its lawyers work with individuals, families and rural enterprises to structure, protect and transition assets, manage estates and wills, and navigate corporate and contractual arrangements. The team emphasises accessible communication and pragmatic solutions, with a focus on supporting clients through life events and sector-specific challenges in rural New Zealand, while remaining adaptable to client needs and community priorities.
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- Wellington High Court
- Tauranga High Court
- Napier High Court
- Hamilton High Court
Dorrington Poole practices in:
Property
Family Law
Employment
Business
Wills & Estates
Locations:
38 Denmark Street, Dannevirke 4930