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BJT Legal is a long-established law firm, founded in 1928, with deep roots in the Ballarat community. They provide technical and professional in-depth legal advice with a personal approach to each...
BJT Legal is a well-established legal services firm founded in 1928, operating from Ballarat, Victoria for over 95 years. The firm combines specialist legal advice with traditional service values and a commercial focus, employing 24 professionals dedicated to delivering timely and cost-efficient legal solutions. BJT Legal distinguishes itself through its foundation principles of exceptional service delivery, talented staff, modern systems, and transparent fee structures, while maintaining a family-friendly, team-oriented environment that prioritizes understanding each client's unique needs.
BJT Legal brings nearly a century of legal expertise to each client relationship, combining traditional service values with modern practice management. The firm's commitment to understanding client needs results in practical, cost-efficient advice tailored to individual circumstances. With accredited specialists in key practice areas, including Wills & Estates and Independent Children's Law, BJT Legal provides expert guidance across complex legal matters. The firm's "Great people. Smart thinking. Connected" philosophy ensures clients receive both exceptional legal expertise and personalized attention. Their transparent fee structure and focus on timely service delivery demonstrates their commitment to client satisfaction, while their active community involvement, including fundraising for medical research and local business sponsorship, reflects their dedication to the Ballarat region.
BJT Legal's legal team is led by Managing Director Stacey Grose and includes four additional Directors with specialized expertise. Andrew Turner directs the Family Law practice, while Stephen Byrne oversees Property Law matters. Peta Maskell serves as Director and Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates, bringing board-level experience from Womens Health Grampians. Hayley Coates completes the directorship team. The firm's growing talent includes recently admitted lawyers Hayley Barrow and Morgan McKinnon, who bring fresh perspectives to Property Law, Litigation, and Wills & Estates. Kellie Gregg serves as both Conveyancing Executive and Family Law Associate with Independent Children's Lawyer qualifications, while Tynan Haintz provides commercial law expertise. This diverse team structure ensures comprehensive legal coverage across all practice areas.
BJT Legal operates with a commitment to transparent fee structures and cost-efficient legal services. The firm focuses on providing clear, upfront pricing information to ensure clients understand their financial commitments before proceeding with legal matters. Their emphasis on timely service delivery helps minimize unnecessary costs, while their commercial focus ensures practical solutions that balance legal excellence with cost considerations. Specific fee arrangements vary by practice area and matter complexity, with the firm offering detailed cost estimates during initial consultations.
BJT Legal is located at 38 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat Central, VIC 3350, Australia, situated in the heart of Ballarat's legal and business district. The firm maintains a single headquarters location serving the broader Ballarat region and surrounding areas. Clients can reach the office by phone at (03) 5333 8888 or +61 3 5333 8888 for international callers. Email inquiries can be directed to lawyers@bjtlegal.com.au. The firm's postal address is PO Box 138, Ballarat, VIC 3353, Australia. BJT Legal maintains an active online presence through their website at www.bjtlegal.com.au and social media platforms including Facebook (@BJTLegal), Instagram (@bjt_legal), and LinkedIn (BJT Legal).
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Fantastic services and rates
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Best in town
Had a young gentleman deal with my mortgage paperwork very affordable
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Lena is a fantastic conveyancer and person. She’s willing to do what she can to help and assist and she does it wonderfully. Everyone we spoke to at BJT was immensely helpful. If you’re ever looking for a great conveyancer, I will always suggested Lena Charnley.
If you need a conveyancer, you need Lena from BJT. When you buy a house you need to be able to look to your corner and know that the person you have chosen for the job has your back, and Lena does. She knows her stuff, will go to bat for you, and I will recommend her to anyone that mentions they’re buying or selling any property within earshot.
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I have found BJT legal to be an exceptional legal company. They took care of my mother's affairs for many years. I became involved with BJT after being appointed by VCAT as an administrator along with Peta a solicitor of BJT for my mother. They helped me understand everything and no matter how many times I asked they took the time to carefully explain it to me. On March 16th 2024 mum passed and they were incredibly in ensuring mum's will was executed exactly as she wanted. I highly recommend this legal company to anyone needing legal assistance.
Payed a huge sum for conveyancing only to find out a few years later that the property I bought had a third title which I paid for but now don’t own. 100% do not recommend- complete incompetence and absolute lack of remorse or motivation to amend situation.
Very helpful and respectful staff who were all exemplary helping out an elderly friend with legal matters
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The staff and solicitors are so nice and polite. I highly recommend them.
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BJT Legal have dealt with all our legal issues for the past 15 years!! Friendly, helpful and highly recommended for all your legal needs!!
Very supportive in every way they look after you. Can not fault them. I recommend to anyone looking for leagle services
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Very efficient with a response.
Very helpful in answering questions and made to feel at ease.
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When dealing with the lovely ladies of this firm they explained everything in normal terms and allows follow-up with any questions you may have.
Very quick professional services
Great family lawyers would recommend to anyone Kellie and Andrew are fantastic at there job
Disgusting service and incredibly unprofessional. Won’t reply to phone calls and has cost us thousands of dollars by taking forever to meet what we asked for. Go elsewhere.
I used this firm years ago to create some legal documents, recently contacted them to update. After calling them back 3 times when i hadnt recieved a call at the appointed time i am giving up and finding someone else to give my business to. Dissapointing that have they have a low disreguard for customers. .
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Recommended for sale of property, after a conditional verbal go ahead completed the work before outlining the costs. Subsequently indicated fees of $2150 which is unusually high given the price of the property being sold. Still charged for the work they had done. I'd say there is a better approach to professional services than bullying new clients into fees for some simple conveyancing. A conveyancer in Melbourne has done the work for $1300. Do not recommend BJT. Shop around.
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Very efficient and helpful
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Beautiful people always there to take a call when you have questions about your case and great at calming you down when your worried about your case
Worst possible service I have ever received.
Very helpful staff
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I am Singaporean and BJT has help me since 2013. I would only go to BJT...they take good care of my interest. Thank you BJT
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I don,t share legal problems.
A great family services, I am 3rd generation .
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We give them money, they do lawyer stuff. They do it in a friendly way so when we need more stuff done, we go back to the people we know & trust.
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Re did my will....
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BJT Legal
38 Lydiard St S, Ballarat Central VIC 3350
Ballarat Central VIC
Phone
+61353338888
Office Hours
Mon-Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm
By appointment available
Languages
English
Payment Methods
Cash, Card, EFTPOS
Payment plans available
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