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Pearce Webster Dugdales Lawyers

Southbank, Australia

Pearce Webster Dugdales is one of Melbourne's oldest law firms, tracing its origins to 1907 when Alfred Pearce established the practice in Melbourne. The firm has a long history of serving the Melbourne community and, in 2017, Tolhurst Druce & Emmerson merged with the practice, expanding its capabilities across key areas of law.

The firm provides expert services across Wills & Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Family Law, Property Law and Litigation and Dispute Resolution, with a number of lawyers recognised as LIV Accredited Specialists in Family Law, underscoring a high standard of expertise and professional recognition.

Pearce Webster Dugdales emphasizes client focused service, with plain English communication, timely and cost effective resolutions, and flexible access for clients, including complimentary 30 minute Family Law conferences and Geelong appointments.

About Pearce Webster Dugdales Lawyers

Founded in 1907

9 people in their team

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Practice areas
Family
Real Estate
Private Client
Lawsuits & Disputes

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Pearce Webster Dugdales delivers comprehensive family law services including parenting and children’s orders, property settlements and financial agreements, supported by LIV Accredited Specialists in Family Law to provide expert advice and practical strategies tailored to each family’s circumstances.
Adoption
Child Abuse
Child Custody
Child Support
Child Visitation
Collaborative Law
Divorce & Separation
Domestic Violence
Father's Rights
Marriage
Military Divorce
Same Sex & LGBT
Annulment
In Real Estate matters, Pearce Webster Dugdales handles conveyancing, commercial and residential leasing, compulsory acquisition and adverse possession with careful attention to title, contract terms and regulatory compliance to secure clear settlements.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Conveyancing
Private Client work includes Wills and Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Powers of Attorney, Estate Planning for blended families, superannuation nominations, intestacy planning, testamentary capacity, and the administration of estates through Grant of Representation.
Elder Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship
Nursing Home Abuse
Probate
Trusts
Will & Testament
Elder Abuse Law
Inheritance Law
Lawsuits & Disputes matters cover agency, debt collection, bankruptcy and corporate insolvency, VCAT proceedings and mediation, with a client oriented approach designed to achieve efficient and practical outcomes.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency
Dispute Prevention & Pre-Litigation

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