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John Dean Law Office is a boutique law firm established in 1979, providing cost-effective and efficient legal services to the Wellington region and throughout New Zealand. The firm operates as a general practice, offering comprehensive legal advice and transactions across a wide range of areas including property transactions, business advice, family law, estate planning, and litigation matters.

The firm specialises in property transactions for both residential and commercial properties, handling sales, purchases, conveyancing, leasing, and building contracts. They provide extensive business advisory services including company formation, partnerships, joint ventures, and commercial agreements. John Dean Law Office also offers expertise in family and relationship matters, estate planning with wills and trusts, employment law, immigration matters, and various forms of litigation including building disputes and debt recovery.

As accredited Legal Aid providers for civil, family, and criminal matters, the firm is committed to accessible legal services. The practice comprises principal John Dean LLB and practice manager Rachael Barton FNZILE, supported by part-time student assistants. The firm prides itself on providing personalised service with a focus on integrity, efficiency, and achieving the best possible outcomes for their clients across all areas of legal practice.

53+ years
of experience
Lawyer admitted to the following court:
  • Palmerston North High Court
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Practices In:

Property Law

They specialise in:
  • Commercial Property
  • Conveyancing
  • Commercial Leases
  • Purchase
  • Sale
  • Unit Titles & Body Corporate
  • Mortgages & Refinancing
  • Retirement Village
  • Boundaries, Easements & Covenants

Business Law

They specialise in:
  • Commercial
  • Company Formation
  • Contract Drafting & Review
  • Joint Venture
  • Partnership
  • Liquor & Gambling Licensing
  • Shareholding Agreement
  • Loan Agreement
  • Buying or Selling a Business

Family Law Law

They specialise in:
  • Children & Parenting
  • Relationship Property
  • Divorce
  • Contracting Out (Prenup) Agreements

Wills & Estates Law

They specialise in:
  • Estate Administration & Probate
  • Wills & Estate Planning
  • Trusts
  • Power of Attorney
  • Estate Dispute

Employment Law

They specialise in:
  • Employment Agreements & Contracts

Immigration Law

They specialise in:
  • Citizenship
  • Residency
  • Visa

Civil Litigation & Disputes Law

They specialise in:
  • Contract Disputes & Misrepresentation
  • Debt Recovery & Enforcement
  • General Civil Disputes
  • Negligence & Professional Negligence
  • Shareholder Action

Building & Construction Law

They specialise in:
  • Construction Disputes & Payment Claims

Banking & Finance Law

They specialise in:
  • Banking & Lending
  • Insolvency & Liquidation
  • Tax

Criminal Law

They specialise in:
  • Criminal Appeal
  • Fraud & Dishonesty Offences

Tenancy Law

They specialise in:
  • Tenancy Tribunal Disputes

Elder Law Law

They specialise in:
  • Elder Financial Abuse

Location:

Access Assurance House Level 2/116 Lambton Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011

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