Prime Lawyers Sutherland provides legal services to individuals and businesses in the Sutherland Shire, with practice areas including criminal law, family law, debt recovery and litigation, property law and conveyancing, and wills and estates. The office emphasises accessible client service through convenient appointments, including in person, telephone or video discussions, and a commitment to clear communication and timely updates on matters as they progress.

The Sutherland team includes Emmanuel Apokis, the managing partner, who has twenty years of experience in criminal and family law, providing oversight across major practice areas. Claudia Taylor, a senior associate, has more than twenty years in family law and holds Specialist Accreditation in Family Law, as well as accreditation as a Family Law Arbitrator and Mediator. Elizabeth Apokis heads the probate, wills and estates department, assisting clients with complex estate planning, powers of attorney and probate matters. Michael Duong, a senior solicitor, supports conveyancing and property matters with extensive experience across criminal, family and property law.

Prime Lawyers Sutherland maintains a client focused approach, emphasising practical guidance, transparent communication and timely progress updates, with consultations offered by appointment and options for face to face, telephone or video meetings. The firm aims to deliver effective legal strategies tailored to each matter and to provide the best possible outcomes for the Sutherland Shire community.

About Prime Lawyers Sutherland

Founded in 2001


Practice areas
Criminal Defense
Family
Real Estate
Private Client
Lawsuits & Disputes

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Criminal Defense

Prime Lawyers Sutherland offers robust criminal defense services led by the managing partner, who has twenty years of experience in criminal and family law. The team provides strategic representation across a range of offences, emphasising clear communication, thorough case preparation and outcomes focused on protecting clients' rights.
Arrests & Searches
Bail Bond Service
Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Drunk Driving
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Sex Crime
Speeding & Traffic Ticket
White Collar Crime
Extradition
International Criminal Law

Family

Claudia Taylor, a senior associate, brings more than twenty years of family law experience and holds Specialist Accreditation in Family Law, as well as accreditation as a Family Law Arbitrator and Mediator. The firm supports clients through separation, parenting arrangements and property settlements with a client focused approach.
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

Real Estate

Michael Duong is a senior solicitor who supports conveyancing and property matters and brings extensive experience across criminal, family and property law. The Sutherland office provides property law and conveyancing services with local knowledge of the Sutherland Shire market to help buyers and sellers manage transactions smoothly.
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

Elizabeth Apokis heads Probate, Wills and Estates, advising on complex wills, powers of attorney and estate administration, probate and executors matters, helping clients plan and protect their legacy with precise guidance.
Elder Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship
Nursing Home Abuse
Probate
Trusts
Will & Testament
Elder Abuse Law
Inheritance Law

Lawsuits & Disputes

The Debt Recovery and Litigation practice handles civil disputes and debt recovery for individuals and businesses, delivering practical strategies, timely action and clear communication to resolve disputes efficiently.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency
Dispute Prevention & Pre-Litigation