Hannaway Lawyers Pty Ltd
Lawyers Based in Port Macquarie
Hannaway Lawyers Pty Ltd has knowledgable, trusted and respected lawyers in Port Macquarie.
Specialist Accreditations
Proven Court Results
Local Legal Knowledge
TRUSTED SOLICITORS
Your Local Lawyers
We are focused on providing exceptional client services, outstanding results, and peace of mind. Every person who walks through our door is entitled to the very best legal assistance from our knowledgable solicitors.
We have extensive practice in a variety of areas of law, and can help you with complex and difficult family law matters, divorces, serious criminal law cases, driving matters, will challenges, wills, estates and probates, conveyancing, civil litigation, and appeals in various courts.
Get in touch with our team today at (02) 6584 5510 for trusted legal advice.
What We Do
Personal & Family Matters
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We handle family law and child custody cases with care and consideration, ensuring the rights of our clients are met and protected during every step of the legal process.
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Resolve your criminal law, driving matter, or AVO matter efficiently and with a favourable outcome with help from our knowledgable solicitors in Port Macquarie.
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We handle family law and child custody cases with care and consideration, ensuring the rights of our clients are met and protected during every step of the legal process.
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Conflicts over estates need careful handling. Services include family provision claims, contested probate, and challenges to testamentary capacity. With our support, disputes are managed with fairness, balancing legal obligations and beneficiaries’ rights.
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Resolving disputes outside court reduces stress and cost. Mediation services assist parties in reaching practical agreements in family and civil matters. Structured, neutral facilitation helps avoid lengthy litigation and encourages cooperative outcomes.
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Traffic offences can have lasting consequences. Representation covers licence appeals, drink driving, drug driving, speeding, dangerous driving, and disqualified driving matters. Clear guidance can help to minimise penalties and protect future driving privileges.
What We Do
Business & Property Matters
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Property transactions demand attention to detail. Services include residential and commercial conveyancing, leases, property disputes, and contract advice. Clients benefit from reliable support that protects their interests through every stage of a transaction.
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Business transactions require clear legal protection. Services include drafting and reviewing contracts, advising on sales or acquisitions, and managing lease negotiations. Practical guidance helps you to adhere to the necessary compliance and minimises risks in every commercial deal.
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Disputes require strategic resolution. Representation covers contractual disagreements, debt recovery, negligence claims, and commercial disputes. A practical approach to civil litigation means that matters are pursued efficiently in court or resolved through negotiation where possible.
Who We Are
How We Stand Out
We understand that engaging a lawyer is a serious matter, as you are putting your faith in someone else to handle your matter. It is a responsibility our lawyers take very seriously. We provide a personal, respectful, professional, and friendly service to all our clients in the community.
Douglas Hannaway is an accredited specialist in family law and criminal law, as well as having wide general law proficiency, such as in wills, probate, and conveyancing. Douglas is also a registered Nationally Accredited Mediator, and a registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner. He can provide mediation services and certificates in all legal areas, and primarily facilitates family law mediations. Hannaway Lawyers Pty Ltd provides an expedient, efficient and cost-effective Family Law mediation service.
Gabrielle Hannaway holds a Master Degree in Family Law and specialises in complex parenting and property matters. She is regularly appointed by the Court as an Independent Children’s Lawyer in some of the most challenging cases, reflecting her depth of experience and recognised expertise.
With a strong foundation in criminal and general law, Gabrielle brings a comprehensive perspective to her family law practice. She has been a panel member on the Legal Aid NSW Domestic Violence Panel and the Domestic Violence Cross-Examination Panel, and since 2017 has worked closely with the Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service, supporting some of the most vulnerable members of the community.
Gabrielle’s combination of advanced qualifications, practical courtroom experience, and commitment to protecting children and families ensures she provides skilled representation in the most complex of disputes.
Our Lawyers
Trust An Accredited Specialist
Douglas Hannaway is an Accredited Specialist in family law and criminal law. Douglas has decades of practice as a solicitor, assisting clients from all walks of life with a diverse range of cases.
He is among two per cent of solicitors in NSW who have specialist accreditation in criminal law and family law. He is an Independent children’s lawyer, which is a special qualification in family law for those who are appointed to act for children in family law matters. Douglas also is appointed to the Serious Crime Panel for Legal Aid matters in the Supreme Court (murder, terrorism, massive fraud etc).
How We Can Help
Our Points of Difference
- We aim to respond quickly. We fast-track, with no delays, to resolve issues and concerns expeditiously.
- We carefully consider your issues and concerns, and provide objective advice with strategic analysis and planning, especially with complex matters.
- We have specialist legal, negotiation, and strategic planning abilities.
- We provide second opinions for family law, criminal law, and civil matters such as will challenges.
- We have a proven record of results and a long list of satisfied clients.
- We are inclusive and respectful of all of our clients.
- We work together for resolution and closure, so you are free to move on with your life, with more peace of mind and better health generally, and looking forward.
- We work and conference on the weekend or outside normal working hours when needed.
- We keep you fully informed with ongoing analysis, and we give updated, well-considered strategic advice, and only act on your instructions.
- We act as your fiduciary, always putting your best interests first – legally, financially, and personally.
- We act with legal ethics and personal integrity.
- We work hard and assertively to achieve your goals. We always seek resolution within your parameters.
