Baker & Borthwick Solicitors

We are more than just a legal practice. We take time to understand our client's needs. Laurie Hagan is not only a qualified solicitor and court advocate, he is an economist, former accountant and management consultant. Joan Hagan is not only a qualified lawyer, she is a former Commonwealth public servant, counsellor, management consultant and teacher. She gives talks on estate planning and family law. Because we have more than just legal experience, we see problems from a broader personal perspective. We will therefore deliver you practical, more satisfying legal solutions. We also have extras like tax and ASIC agencies so our solutions go further. How to find us? Our office is at 1 Wharf Street, Tuncurry, just on the Tuncurry side of the landmark Forster-Tuncurry bridge in the main street. There is ample parking. Contacting us is easy. You cannot forget our telephone number: (02) 65 555 555. Within reason, we will also go where you need us to go. If you have a hearing in the Supreme Court, Sydney, we can appear. In fact any jurisdiction or tribunal in NSW. All this means you can keep all your legal affairs in one place right here. You do not have to have two or more firms elsewhere or find your own help. What are we good at? We practise in a full range of areas. We do not specialise in any one area nor claim to be "accredited" in one area. Please see our free brochures in each area of practice. Commercial Law � Business entities (trusts, partnerships, companies), formation & dissolution � Contracts, deeds, loans, mortgages, franchises, share transfers � Registered Clubs, Incorporated Associations & Charities � Tax, Company Law and corporate compliance Property Law � Residential, business and rural properties, all conveyancing � Leases and Licences � Local Government and Environment Law � Mortgages, caveats, covenants, easements and other interests Estate Law � Wills, Powers of Attorney, Guardianship, Advanced medical directives � Probate and Administration � Family provision claims and contested wills � Business Succession and Estate planning Family Law � Property settlements, de facto claims, child support and family transfers � Co-habitation/separation agreements and binding financial agreements � Child contact/residency, parentage, abduction, child support appeals Litigation � Civil claims �� negligence, breach of contract, injury, insurance � Local Court, District Court and Supreme Court (criminal & civil) � Lease and tenancy disputes � Industrial and employment law Why Trust us? You will be loyal to us because of our personal, sensitive, confidential style coupled with our action-orientated approach to achieve your outcomes. You will become actively involved and participate in our legal process. We will listen, keep you informed, and follow the Law Society Code of Ethics. 1 Wharf Street, TUNCURRY NSW 2428 PO Box 69 TUNCURRY 2428 PH: (02) 6555 5555 FAX: (02) 6554 5891 www.bakerandborthwick.com.au