Dobson Mitchell Allport is a leading Tasmanian law firm. Our experienced lawyers and advocates act for business, government and individuals. We provide innovative and expert services to our business, private and government clients. Our services extend further than just providing legal advice and are practical and client focused. Based in Hobart, our lawyers work in all parts of the State. Our clients range from farming interests in the north west, to tourism business on the East coast, to property developers in and around Hobart and Launceston. We have a diverse team of over 50 talented individuals including principals, consultants, senior associates, associates, lawyers, corporate service managers and support personnel. Our team regularly appear for our valued clients in all Courts, Tribunals and Commissions. As a firm we are proud of our active and committed role as part of the Tasmanian community. We give advice to many Australian charities and not-for-profit organisations. Our lawyers are Directors, members and volunteers in a broad range of community, industry and government organisations.
Our team has served the interests of business locally and nationally for decades, always with the aim of providing efficient and desirable outcomes. We are relied upon for our comprehensive knowledge across a broad range of business sectors.
Our team has served the interests of business locally and nationally for decades, always with the aim of providing efficient and desirable outcomes. We are relied upon for our comprehensive knowledge across a broad range of business sectors.
We have a team of lawyers able to assist in all aspects of family and relationships law. Our lawyers regularly appear in the Federal Circuit Court and Family Court of Australia and have extensive experience as counsel in final hearings.
We understand that the breakdown of a relationship can be a stressful and sensitive time and we aim to resolve matters without resorting to litigation, where possible. Our areas of expertise include:
As Tasmanian lawyers we are entitled to practise as both barristers representing clients in court and as solicitors. We make good use of this flexibility with our own lawyers acting as "in-house" counsel when appropriate; while we also brief external counsel where requested.
A substantial proportion of our litigation work outside the courts involves acting for defendant employers or their insurers in workers compensation and personal injury matters. We are briefed by most of the major insurers operating in the State.
Our expertise is sought in the areas of:
We take an aggressive approach to pre-trial matters which can often achieve early settlement which many clients find desirable. Further, we encourage the use of mediation and other alternative methods of dispute resolution where appropriate.
Those who practise in insurance law are involved in disputes, claims and/or litigation over anything that involves personal injury, death, or property damage, alleged to have been caused by the fault of another. It also encompasses issues of policy indemnity and construction, and consequential advice about coverage issues.
As Tasmanian lawyers we are entitled to practise as both barristers representing clients in court and as solicitors. We make good use of this flexibility with our own lawyers acting as "in-house" counsel when appropriate; while we also brief external counsel where requested.
A substantial proportion of our litigation work outside the courts involves acting for defendant employers or their insurers in workers compensation and personal injury matters. We are briefed by most of the major insurers operating in the State.
Our expertise is sought in the areas of:
We take an aggressive approach to pre-trial matters which can often achieve early settlement which many clients find desirable. Further, we encourage the use of mediation and other alternative methods of dispute resolution where appropriate.
Those who practise in insurance law are involved in disputes, claims and/or litigation over anything that involves personal injury, death, or property damage, alleged to have been caused by the fault of another. It also encompasses issues of policy indemnity and construction, and consequential advice about coverage issues.
Our migration team provides a full range of migration legal services including assistance in preparing and conducting visa applications and seeking review of immigration decisions, always with the aim of getting a positive outcome for our clients.
We are trusted for service in the areas of:
