Legal services in Port Macquarie
Hannaway Lawyers in Port Macquarie
Hannaway Lawyers has experienced, trusted and respected lawyers in Port Macquarie.
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 experienced solicitors.
We have extensive experience 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, Wills, Estates & Probates, Conveyancing, Civil Litigation and Appeals in various Courts.
Areas we serve
Our Office is conveniently located in Port Macquarie. Our Solicitors regularly attend Court in litigation matters, including in the Local Court, District Court, Supreme Court, Federal Circuit Court and Family Court. Courts they attend are in Port Macquarie, Wauchope, Kempsey, Taree, Newcastle, Coffs Harbour and Sydney.
Areas we serve
Our Office is conveniently located in Port Macquarie. Our Solicitors regularly attend Court in litigation matters, including in the Local Court, District Court, Supreme Court, Federal Circuit Court and Family Court. Courts they attend are in Port Macquarie, Wauchope, Kempsey, Taree, Newcastle, Coffs Harbour and Sydney.
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. Both of our solicitors are appointed as Independent Children’s Lawyers where they act for Children in complex and difficult Family Law matters in Court.
We also focus on social justice , with our firm taking on select Legal Aid matters and assisting victims of violence through membership on various Legal Aid Panels.
Our solicitors are also on a special Legal Aid Panel which enables them to provide advice to women suffering from Domestic Violence to provide them with free advice through the Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service.
Both of our solicitors are also appointed to the Domestic Violence Cross Examination Panel which provides representation for victims and perpetrators of violence in Family Law Matters to prevent victims from being cross examined or having to cross examine their perpetrators. For more information about why that matters please see our About Us page.
Family Law
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.
Criminal Law
Resolve your Criminal Law, Driving Matter or AVO matter efficiently and with a favourable outcome with help from our experienced solicitors in Port Macquarie.
Conveyancing Leases & Property Law
Ensure every aspect of your real estate deal is negotiated to the letter of the law, prepare or negotiate a lease or buy and sell a business with assistance from Hannaway Lawyers.
Wills, Estates & Probates
Create a Will, Power of Attorney or Enduring Guardianship document to protect your wushes & financial affairs in a dignified way with Hannaway Lawyers. We also can assist with Will challenges if you have been left out or unfairly treated.
We have an Accredited Specialist in Our Firm
Douglas Hannaway is an Accredited Specialist in Family Law and Criminal Law.
Douglas has decades of experience 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 that 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).
