Priest Legal

Port Macquarie, NSW | Wauchope, NSW

02 6583 ..

About Us

Priest Legal is a well-established Port Macquarie and Wauchope law firm that has been serving the Port Macquarie Hastings community since 1976. With a dedicated team of lawyers, conveyancers, and support staff, the firm offers comprehensive legal services in wills, estates, family law, conveyancing, business law, and general legal advice. Priest Legal's solicitors excel in litigation, mediation, negotiation, and various forms of dispute resolution. The firm takes pride in its diverse team, committed to achieving results for clients by delivering expertise with an emphasis on going the extra mile. The firm’s licensed conveyancers, supported by skilled lawyers, handle residential, rural, and commercial property matters, including PEXA electronic settlements. Priest Legal offers tailored business law solutions, assisting clients with buying or selling a business, commercial leases, debt collection, commercial and contract disputes, litigation, commercial transactions, business structures, employment disputes, and succession planning. In family law, the firm provides guidance in property and financial matters, parenting and children issues, divorce, mediation, consent orders, and binding financial agreements. Wills and estate planning services include drafting wills, probate, estate administration, powers of attorney, and enduring guardianship. The litigation team addresses commercial, contract, employment, and civil disputes across Supreme, District, and Local Courts. Priest Legal also offers public notary services and general legal advice, emphasising practical and straightforward solutions. The firm is sensitive to family matters, promotes cost-effective dispute resolution, and ensures integrated service between conveyancing and legal teams.

Practice Areas

Commercial Law

Conveyancing

Estate Planning

Family Law

Litigation & Disputes

Specialisations

Family Law

Priest Legal provides comprehensive support in family law, addressing a range of matters including property settlements, parenting arrangements, divorce proceedings, and the drafting of binding financial agreements. With a strong focus on mediation and other dispute resolution strategies, their experienced solicitors are dedicated to guiding clients through sensitive situations with empathy and clarity. The firm emphasises practical and straightforward advice tailored to each client's unique circumstances, ensuring that legal processes are approached with sensitivity and efficiency. By fostering open communication and a commitment to client outcomes, Priest Legal strives to achieve effective resolutions while minimising stress during what can often be challenging times for families.

Estate Planning

Priest Legal provides comprehensive estate planning services, ensuring clients can navigate the complexities of wills, probate, and estate administration with confidence. Their team offers tailored guidance on creating effective wills, establishing powers of attorney, and appointing enduring guardians, helping to safeguard clients' wishes and provide peace of mind for the future. With a focus on practical and straightforward advice, the firm supports families during challenging times, offering sensitive assistance throughout the probate process. Their integrated approach combines legal expertise with personal care, ensuring that clients receive attentive service and effective solutions for their estate planning needs.

Conveyancing

Priest Legal offers conveyancing services backed by experienced lawyers, ensuring a smooth and efficient property transaction process. Their team manages over 700 conveyances annually, covering residential, commercial, rural, and strata properties, as well as property development, subdivisions, and leasing arrangements. As a PEXA registered firm, Priest Legal provides electronic settlements with benefits such as online transaction tracking and same-day registration, making the conveyancing process more streamlined and accessible for clients. When complex legal issues arise during conveyancing, the firm’s conveyancers collaborate closely with their family, commercial, and estate law lawyers to provide comprehensive support. This integrated approach facilitates the resolution of stamp duty exemptions, tax considerations, lease transfers, and estate property transfers, ensuring that all legal matters related to the property transaction are handled efficiently and in the client’s best interest.