Civil Disputes

HOW WE CAN HELP

Civil Disputes are common events. Disputes can occur over almost any issue. Some of the more common civil disputes we deal with are:

Business disputes
Contractual disputes
Claims against others for losses
Neighbour disputes
Debt recovery
Employment issues
Rural disputes
Mediation between parties involved in the dispute.

At Stevens Orchard we have both Nelson lawyers and Westport lawyers available who can advise and act in relation to civil disputes. Our knowledge and mediation skills provides an excellent basis for finding a satisfactory outcome.

Disputes can arise in almost any setting, such as between business partners, between neighbours or between employers and staff. We are able to assist with:

claims against others for losses
debt recovery
dealing with bad debts
enforcement of judgments.

Court Proceedings

We can advise clients and act in relation to all types of court proceedings, in the District Court or High Court. We are able to represent clients in those court proceedings.

Civil Dispute Resolution

We can advise you on alternative dispute resolution options including:

mediation
adjudication
arbitration.

Mediation

Lee Stevens of Stevens Orchard Lawyers is a qualified mediator and can assist with the mediation of a variety of types of disputes. This can include:

family court
relationship property
parenting
commercial and civil disputes

TALK TO US ABOUT CIVIL DISPUTES

TESTIMONIALS

Thank you for your work and the great advice that you have given us both. I would highly recommend you to others. Kind regards, Annette MacPherson NZ DipBus, NZIM

Brilliant, thanks for all your help. I've found the service from you guys to be excellent! Really clear, concise and prompt! Many thanks.

I am writing to say what a great firm Stevens Orchard Lawyers is. I have had the sad duty to be the executor for 3 close family members over the last 3 years. None of these wills were easy to navigate and settle. Fractious family members made it tough going. The lawyers I dealt with over all of these and…read more

L.F

The lovely Stevens Orchard Team of Ladies are indeed a “highly qualified, feisty team of lawyers with heart, integrity and great heads for business”. It is with some sadness, that we are leaving Westport after 10 years in residence, during which Louise and Jane have assisted us with buying three sections, selling 3 homes, setting up one Family Trust, and…read more

C & W.F

As always, superb service. Thank you. Enjoy your weekend.

We have settled into our new home and have a moment to say Thank You for your good work with reorganising our sales and purchases. We found you to be very organised and clear with your dealings with us. When we get a moment we will call in and thank you personally but wanted to take a moment to do…read more

We just want to say thank you very much for all your hard work in making our dreams come true. We truly appreciate your positive attitude and the fact you never let us give up. Thank you Jane from the bottom of our hearts.

T & J

Thank you so much for taking care of all our stress!!! You have done an amazing job.

V & H

We are delighted with the service we have received for the settlement of Mum’s estate & with the updating of our legal documents. All have been conducted in a friendly atmosphere with lots of smiles and a genuine caring attitude. We’ve really appreciated your advice, your easy-to-understand explanations of all the detail & the efficient way in which you have…read more

L & J Hill

We were thrilled with the service you provided! We were hoping you would be able to represent us again…?

K & B

Thank you for your exemplary assistance in this matter and earlier with our Mother’s estate.

Margot was excellent in helping me through a really difficult time for me and my daughter. She was always upbeat and I was impressed with the quality of advice and legal service she gave me in my parenting dispute. Margot walked me through the process and made it easier. Words can’t describe how awesome she has been!

D.L.

The Committee have asked me to express their thanks for the work that you carried out for us in the purchase of the land. It truly is appreciated.

Robyn Nahr, Secretary SPCA Buller