The Firm On The Avenue in Hervey Bay provides comprehensive legal services across criminal law, family law, real estate and conveyancing, wills and estates, and commercial disputes. The practice draws on local Hervey Bay knowledge and a multidisciplinary team to deliver practical, outcome focused advice for individuals, families and small businesses.

Guided by the ethos No Egos, Only Outcomes, the firm emphasizes understanding, knowledge and empathy in every engagement, with clear communication and a client minded approach designed to secure tangible results. The team leverages technology and a strong local presence to stay accessible to clients across the Hervey Bay area and beyond.

Led by Melissa Guilfoyle, the firm maintains a strong local footprint with in house support including a Justice of the Peace to assist with document signing, and a commitment to responsive service for clients in Hervey Bay and beyond. The practice regularly engages with clients in Brisbane and beyond to ensure flexible access and timely legal assistance.

About The Firm on the Avenue Hervey Bay - McDuff & Guilfoyle Lawyers and Gayler Legal
Practice areas
Criminal Defense
Family
Real Estate
Private Client
Lawsuits & Disputes

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Criminal Defense

The firm guides clients through criminal charges by outlining practical options and advising on whether to plead guilty or contest the charges. It emphasizes transparent communication, tailored strategy and aim to secure the best possible outcome for each client.
Arrests & Searches
Bail Bond Service
Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Drunk Driving
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Sex Crime
Speeding & Traffic Ticket
White Collar Crime
Extradition

Family

In Family Law matters the firm provides guidance on relationships breakdowns, including Financial Agreements and Pre-Nuptial Arrangements, as well as consent orders and divorces, with a focus on protecting clients' interests and minimizing conflict through clear, practical advocacy.
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

The Firm On The Avenue offers cost effective residential and commercial conveyancing, with one solicitor and one paralegal assigned to each matter to ensure continuity. It handles property transactions, including title issues and related steps, providing practical guidance to simplify complex conveyancing tasks.
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

In private client matters the firm assists with Wills and Estates planning, including preparation of wills, powers of attorney and related documents, as well as estate administration and planning to protect clients' wishes and ensure efficient distribution of assets.
Elder Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship
Nursing Home Abuse
Probate
Trusts
Will & Testament
Elder Abuse Law
Inheritance Law

Lawsuits & Disputes

The firm handles Lawsuits and Disputes in the commercial sphere, representing clients in contract disputes, shareholder and partnership disputes, tortious interference with business relationships and breaches of fiduciary duty, providing strategic advocacy throughout negotiation, mediation and, if necessary, litigation.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency