Norm Scott Lawyer - Expert Legal Services in Timaru Since 2001

Norm Scott Lawyer is a general practice law firm established in 2001 by Norm Scott, who brings over twenty years of experience from previous partnerships in Invercargill and Timaru. The firm operates as a collaborative team with Vanessa Smillie, who has served as legal executive, secretary and administrative assistant since the firm's inception, ensuring clients' matters are handled in a timely and efficient manner.

The firm offers extensive litigation experience across District and High Courts in both civil and criminal matters, with Norm having served as both defence counsel and Crown prosecutor. His background includes regular appearances in the Family Court, where he continues to accept court appointments as lawyer for children and to represent subject persons under the Protection of Property and Personal Rights Act. This courtroom experience provides valuable insight for clients whose legal advice may need to be tested in court proceedings.

Norm Scott Lawyer provides comprehensive legal services including property transactions with KiwiSaver and HomeStart Grant assistance, business purchases and sales, commercial leasing, employment agreements, and family law matters. The firm specialises in estate planning and administration, relationship property disputes, retirement village agreements, trust establishment and management, wills and enduring powers of attorney, and applications for welfare guardians and property managers. Additionally, Norm serves as a court-appointed mediator in family law cases and handles private family and commercial dispute mediation, offering clients alternative dispute resolution options across various legal matters.