The history of our firm dates back to 1891. The current firm name “Clarke & Gee” was first used in 1932 and we have been operating under this name ever since. Documents indicate that the use of the ampersand in our name was adopted from the outset and it now forms an iconic part of our brand identity.
In 1950, one or the firm’s partners, Don Gee, purchased the property opposite the supreme court in Cameron Street, Launceston. Don Gee was told he was making a grave mistake by moving his practice to this site as it was too far away from the CBD and that his clients would not want to go far from the business district to meet with a solicitor.
In 1962, Clarke & Gee moved their office to 109 Cameron Street, Launceston and extensive renovations were carried out on the building to accommodate office use. This included alterations to the facade which was designed by prominent Tasmanian architects and supported by the Launceston City Council.
In 2019, Clarke & Gee moved into new, purpose designed premises at ground floor, Exa House, 73 Paterson Street, Launceston.
Clarke & Gee has had some very prominent partners in its recent history, including Geoff Chaplin, John Wilson, Don Wing, Ray Bailey, Bruce Doolan, Tim Ellis and Philip Welch.
Founded in 1891
13 people in their team
With experience in Supreme Court, Magistrates Court and appeal court work, as well as appearing in tribunal hearings, Clarke & Gee are able to assist with all of your litigation needs.
With specific expertise in:
Practical. Efficient. Effective. Our focus is to ensure you receive practical advice and that the matter resolves as quickly as possible, ensuring you the best outcome. Our practice is to ensure the most cost and time effective resolution of your matter because we know that the outcome of court matters has both an emotional and financial impact.
We regularly use alternative dispute resolution as a way to achieve this.
If the matter needs to proceed in court then we will advocate for you, knowing the jurisdiction and knowing the law.
