Boutique Melbourne law firm. Over sixty years in practice
03 9322 2777
52–54 Rosslyn St, West Melbourne
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Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Sixty years of appearing in Victorian courts. We resolve most disputes before trial, and we prepare every one as if it will be heard.

What we handle

Commercial & contract disputes
Debt recovery & enforcement
Shareholder & partnership disputes
Building & construction claims
Property & lease disputes
Mediation & negotiated settlement

How a matter runs

1

First conference

We read your documents, tell you the strengths and the risks, and give a written costs estimate.

2

Letter of demand

A properly framed demand resolves a large share of matters without a filing fee.

3

Negotiation or mediation

Commercial outcomes, tested against what a court would realistically award.

4

Proceedings & hearing

Filed in the right jurisdiction, run by the same lawyer, with counsel briefed where it helps.

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Common questions

How much will this cost?

You receive a written scope and estimate before work begins. For straightforward debt recovery we can often work to fixed stages; for litigation we estimate each phase and tell you before any of it moves.

Do I have to go to court?

Usually not. Most disputes settle through correspondence or mediation. Where proceedings are necessary, the bulk of the work still happens outside a courtroom.

How long do I have to bring a claim?

Limitation periods vary: commonly six years for contract and tort in Victoria, but far shorter in some matters. If a deadline may be near, call us rather than wait.

Your contacts
Gary Goldsmith
Gary Goldsmith
Principal
Edward Goldsmith
Edward Goldsmith
Lawyer
Request a conference03 9322 2777
Settle where it makes commercial sense. Run it properly where it doesn’t.
— How we approach every dispute
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