Nicholsons - Lawyers

Nicholsons Lawyers is the oldest law firm in Taranaki, with a long history of serving generations of families and businesses. The firm is trusted by generations of clients and combines deep local knowledge with a practical, common sense approach to delivering legal solutions.

The team places a strong emphasis on client service, listening first to understand objectives and communicating in plain English. Their culture is founded on approachability and collaboration, ensuring clients feel supported and informed at every stage while pursuing the best possible outcomes.

Nicholsons Lawyers offer capabilities across civil disputes, commercial and property matters, criminal defence, employment, and private client services including wills and estate administration. With experience in Lawsuits & Disputes, Real Estate, Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, and Private Client, the firm provides end to end support for individuals and businesses.

About Nicholsons - Lawyers

Practice areas

Lawsuits & Disputes

Real Estate

Criminal Defense

Employment & Labor

Private Client

Languages spoken

English

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Practice areas

Lawsuits & Disputes

Nicholsons Lawyers handle civil disputes across contracts and debt, negligence or nuisance, and neighbour disputes. They pursue the best possible outcome through negotiation and mediation, or by initiating or defending claims in the civil courts, with clear communication and practical strategies.

ADR Mediation & Arbitration

Appeal

Class Action

General Litigation

Ethics and Professional Responsibility

Commercial Litigation

Antitrust Litigation

Restructuring & Insolvency

Real Estate

The Real Estate practice handles property law including residential and commercial conveyancing, leases, refinancing, land development and subdivisions, offering practical, informed advice and proactive action to secure the desired deal.

Commercial Real Estate

Housing, Construction & Development

Foreclosure

Land Use & Zoning

Landlord & Tenant

Mortgage

Real Estate Due Diligence

Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations

Brokerage

Conveyancing

Criminal Defense

The Criminal Defense team provides expert advice and advocacy at all times, representing clients from the initial appearance through trial, sentencing or appeal, with a focus on protecting rights and achieving the best possible outcome.

Arrests & Searches

Bail Bond Service

Criminal Litigation

Drug Crime

Drunk Driving

DUI & DWI

Juvenile Law

Sex Crime

Speeding & Traffic Ticket

White Collar Crime

Employment & Labor

The Employment team assists both employers and employees with New Zealand employment law issues, including independent contractor agreements, restructuring and redundancy, and ensuring compliance with statutory obligations.

Employment Rights

Hiring & Firing

Job Discrimination

Labor Law

Pension

Retirement

Sexual Harassment

Social Security

Wage & Hour

Wrongful Termination

Whistleblower & Qui Tam

Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation

Private Client

The Private Client practice covers personal and family matters such as wills, estate planning, trusts, relationship property and estate administration, delivered with plain English guidance and a focus on long term planning.

Elder Law

Estate Planning

Guardianship

Nursing Home Abuse

Probate

Trusts

Will & Testament

Elder Abuse Law

Inheritance Law

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