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Practice Area

Litigation & Disputes

Disputes can arise unexpectedly and often involve significant financial, commercial or personal consequences. Whether you are dealing with a business disagreement, a building dispute, an estate challenge or an insurance claim, obtaining advice early can help protect your position and identify the most effective path forward.

At Blackwell Short, we assist individuals and business owners across a broad range of disputes and litigation matters. Our team understands that every dispute is different and focuses on achieving practical outcomes while keeping clients informed throughout the process.

We regularly assist clients who are:

  • Involved in a business or contractual dispute

  • Recovering unpaid debts

  • Resolving building and construction issues

  • Contesting or defending an estate claim

  • Pursuing or defending a family provision application

  • Managing insurance disputes

  • Seeking compensation arising from medical negligence

  • Appearing before a court or tribunal

  • Looking to resolve a dispute through negotiation or mediation

Whether a matter can be resolved through negotiation, mediation or requires formal court proceedings, our team has the experience to guide clients through the process and advocate strongly for their interests.

We assist with:

  • Commercial Disputes

  • Debt Recovery

  • Building & Construction Disputes

  • Estate Disputes

  • Family Provision Applications

  • Insurance Disputes

  • Medical Negligence Claims

  • NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) Matters

  • Local Court, District Court & Supreme Court Proceedings

  • Mediation & Alternative Dispute Resolution

Our Team

Charlie Henley
Charlie Henley

Charles Henley

Director

John Carpenter
John Carpenter

John Carpenter

Consultant / Public Notary

Michael Niven
Michael Niven

Michael Niven

Special Counsel

Danielle Hughes
Danielle Hughes

Danielle Hughes

Solicitor

Support Team

Emma Keene

Law Student

Natasha Sainsbury

Litigation, Conveyancing and Property

Chelsea Colgan

Wills and Estate Administration

Get in Touch

60 Hill Street, Orange NSW 2800

Disclaimers:

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation. Legal practitioners employed by Blackwell Short Lawyers Pty Ltd ABN 36 151 156 446 are members of the scheme.


The material on this website is for general information purposes only. Approach us with your specific circumstance for legal advice.

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