BUYING OR SELLING PROPERTY?

The property market has been very active during the last few months although there are now some signs that clearance rates at auctions may be slowing.  Whether the property market is active or a little slower, you as a vendor or a purchaser are entitled to received soundly based, timely and professional advice in relation to the sale… [Continue Reading]

THINKING OF BUYING A HOME UNIT?

THINKING OF BUYING A HOME UNIT Strata title living is becoming more and more popular and for many people it makes a lot of sense to buy a home unit rather than a house BUT there are some things to look out for when considering entering into this market. Firstly, it is an important step… [Continue Reading]

New Intestacy Rules

New intestacy rules have been recently come into effect. If you die without leaving a Will you are said to have died “intestate”.  This is known as a “full intestacy”.  A “partial intestacy” can occur where someone dies, leaving a Will but that Will fails to dispose of the entire estate.  The part of the… [Continue Reading]

Incorporation Of Legal Practices And Strategic Alliances – A Practitioners Perspective

INTRODUCTION This paper is being delivered in the context of “New Directions for Your Legal Practice” and looks at incorporation of legal practices and strategic alliances as being a part of that “new” direction. However, neither the idea of incorporation of legal practices nor that of forming strategic alliances are exactly “new”.  It has, for… [Continue Reading]

How Was Collaborative Practice Introduced To Australia?

In 2003 His Honour Justice Robert Benjamin, then the President of the Law Society of New South Wales, returned to Australia from attending the ABA conference keen to introduce the legal profession to collaborative practice. A Collaborative Law sub-committee was established which investigated how to generate training for lawyers interested in becoming collaborative law practitioners.… [Continue Reading]

About Us

About

WELCOME TO LOPICH LAWYERS  We at Lopich Lawyers are able to help you deal with a broad range of issues.  Whether you need assistance with the sale or purchase of a home, home unit, shop, office or factory or if you are looking for someone to advise … Keep reading

Commercial Law

Commercial Law

There is a growing trend in the business and commercial community towards the recognition of the benefits of Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) processes in the early resolution of disputes.  A new arrival on the ADR scene for civil and commercial disputes is Collaborative Practice. At Lopich … Keep reading

Family Law

Family Law

Collaborative family law offers a fresh and dignified approach to resolving the issues that arise out of relationship breakdown. In a collaborative process, the clients and their lawyers agree to work together to find a fair solution to whatever … Keep reading

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BUYING OR SELLING PROPERTY?

The property market has been very active during the last few months although there are now some signs that clearance rates at auctions may be slowing.  Whether the property market is active or a little slower, you as a vendor or a purchaser are … [Read More...]

THINKING OF BUYING A HOME UNIT?

THINKING OF BUYING A HOME UNIT Strata title living is becoming more and more popular and for many people it makes a lot of sense to buy a home unit rather than a house BUT there are some things to look out for when considering entering into this … [Read More...]

New Intestacy Rules

New intestacy rules have been recently come into effect. If you die without leaving a Will you are said to have died “intestate”.  This is known as a “full intestacy”.  A “partial intestacy” can occur where someone dies, leaving a Will but that Will … [Read More...]

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