Main Street Legal - Experienced Upper Hutt Lawyers & Legal Services

Main Street Legal is a well-established general practice law firm based in Upper Hutt, originally founded in 1992 by John Gwilliam. The firm has grown steadily over the years, with Fiona Butland joining as a Director and Partner in 2011, and Joseph Griffiths becoming a Director and Partner in 2020. The firm changed its name to Main Street Legal in 2013 and now employs two Directors, two lawyers, an Associate/Senior Legal Executive, a Legal Executive and support staff.

The firm specialises in a comprehensive range of legal services with particular strengths in litigation, trusts, family law, and criminal law. Their expertise extends to property and conveyancing, estate planning and administration, employment law, civil litigation, and appeals to higher courts including the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. The firm also handles business and commercial law matters, including company incorporation, business sales and purchases, franchising, and commercial finance.

As local lawyers committed to serving the Upper Hutt community, Main Street Legal operates a free weekly legal advice clinic every Wednesday afternoon from 12:30pm to 2:00pm, providing accessible legal services to community members. The firm also undertakes legal aid work and aims to demystify the law by providing clear, practical advice to help clients navigate their legal challenges and achieve their personal and professional goals.