Hartson-Maea Legal: Wills, Family Law & Legal Services Auckland

HMLegal Ltd (Hartson-Maea Legal Ltd) is a general law practice serving the community with over 50 years of combined legal experience. The firm is led by Managing Solicitor Emily Hartson-Maea and Solicitor Lise Hope-Suveinakama, who provide dependable, experienced and compassionate legal services with a personal touch. The firm specialises in helping everyday people make good and informed decisions to benefit themselves and those important to them.

The firm offers comprehensive estate planning services including enduring powers of attorney for care and welfare and property, wills preparation, family trusts, living wills (advance directives), and personal orders through the Family Court. They also provide safety and harm legal services such as family protection orders, trespass notices, restraining orders, and Oranga Tamariki Act proceedings to protect clients and their families from various risks.

HMLegal provides representation across multiple areas of law including employment law, immigration law, criminal law, traffic law, and relationship property matters. The firm is committed to building strong relationships with clients and collaboratively deciding on the right solutions to move forward. They offer educational courses to increase community understanding of different areas of law, typically provided free or at minimal charge to cover venue costs.