Civil Law
We offer a comprehensive service to our civil clients, striving to offer a highly effective alternative to the big Wellington firms to meet your needs in civil disputes – without the “big city” price. We regularly act for both plaintiff and defendants, debtors and creditors, employees and employers. We act for companies small and large, and have the capacity to conduct high level dispute resolution negotiations and litigation.
Practice areas include:
- Contractual Disputes
- Construction Contract Disputes
- Employment Law
- Fair Trading Law
- Family Law
- Estate and Trust Disputes
- Property Disputes
- Insolvency Proceedings
- Debt Collection
- Franchise Disputes
- Privacy Law
- Defamation Proceedings
- Immigration law
- ACC Reviews
- Medical Law
At Wairarapa Law, we offer a comprehensive litigation and dispute resolution service. Whether you need a Court room advocate, a diplomatic negotiator or a skilled mediator, one of the team can assist, or point you in the right direction. Between us we cover a wide range of areas of law. From minor traffic offences to serious crime; custody disputes to relationship property, trade practice disputes to human rights claims, we offer a professional one-stop litigation and dispute resolution shop. We can appear for clients in any Court or tribunal in New Zealand, and will consider taking instructions anywhere in the South Pacific for certain cases.
In the Family Court, we can provide advice and representation in respect of all proceedings within its jurisdiction. Whether your relationship has ended and you need the assistance of the Family Court to sort out custody and relationship property issues, or you have been served with a protection Order, we can help.
In the field of mediation, as lawyers who specialise in Court work, some might think it strange that we offer a service aimed at keeping you out of Court. However, one of our most fundamental ethical obligations is to act in our clients best interest. If that means avoiding Court, and settling matters another way, we will advise you accordingly. This could occur whether you approach us for advice in respect of a civil matter, family matter, or even occasionally in the criminal courts.
If alternative dispute resolution is already something you know you want, but you’re not sure where to go or who to ask to mediate a dispute, contact us and we will advise you on how to start the process. We offer a full mediation service, at a competitive rate.
What other's have said
“After being summoned to appear before the Coronial inquest having been a witness to one of the countries large air accidents I found myself in the position of having to defend the position of some of the exhibits I had provided as evidence. This happened near the conclusion of evidence and I was required to make a submission on my position within 17 hours. Being known to Michael I casually asked his opinion at almost 10.00pm on a course of action to take with the submission to the coroner the next morning. Not only did Michael offer advice, he also offered his services in court the next day. We met for breakfast and worked on a strategy that was subsequently implemented. This matter is now ongoing and Michael has taken up the battle for me.”
“”Michael you have ethics, credibility & our increasingly “user pays” legal system needs you. Your attitude when you were working on the roster for mental health lawyers was outstanding, you went beyond “the call of duty” always showed empathy without being patronising & most importantly followed up & kept people in the loop.” – DL, July 2014”
“Recently as a result of an employment investigation I required the services of a lawyer. I decided to ask Michael Bott if he would represent me. Michael was only to pleased to take my case on board his already full schedule. Michael worked tirelessly throughout my case against my employer attending many meetings and writing impressive submissions in my defence. As a result of Michael’s good work, I have been allowed to return to work, and cleared of all allegations. I would have much pleasure in recommending Michael to anyone requiring legal advice or support Well done Michael and again thank you for a job well done!” – GJ, April 2014