Blackline Lawyers

What is Blackline Lawyers?

Blackline Lawyers is a boutique law firm providing fast and affordable premium legal services to residents and businesses throughout Wollondilly, Wingecarribee, Wollongong, and the greater Wollondilly shire. The firm operates with three core principles: only experienced senior lawyers handle client matters, lawyers remain available outside standard business hours with direct mobile access, and fixed fees are offered wherever possible to prevent unexpected costs.

What services does Blackline Lawyers offer?

• Property Law: Complete property transaction services including residential property, commercial property, and investment property matters with over 40 years of experience
• Commercial + Retail Leasing: Expert guidance on commercial lease negotiations, retail lease agreements, and tenant-landlord dispute resolution
• Real Estate Agency Law: Specialized legal services for real estate agents including compliance, contracts, and regulatory matters
• Employment Law: Comprehensive workplace legal services for both employers and employees including contracts, disputes, and termination matters
• Estate Administration + Disputes: Wills and estates services including estate planning, asset safeguarding, and estate dispute resolution
• Intellectual Property: Protection and management of intellectual property rights including trademarks, copyrights, and licensing agreements
• Residential + Building Law: Legal representation for homeowners and builders in construction disputes, contract reviews, and compliance matters
• Commercial + Business Law: Business structuring, contract drafting, and multimillion dollar transaction advisory services
• Debt Collection + Recovery: Efficient debt recovery services for businesses and individuals including negotiation and litigation
• Disputes and Litigation: General dispute resolution and litigation services across multiple practice areas

Why choose Blackline Lawyers as your lawyer?

Choosing Blackline Lawyers ensures clients receive premium legal services with three distinct advantages. Firstly, the firm's senior lawyer policy guarantees that only experienced lawyers work on matters while administrative tasks are charged at reduced rates. Secondly, the always available policy provides clients with direct mobile access to lawyers outside standard hours with guaranteed one-business-day call returns. Thirdly, the fixed-fee policy eliminates billing surprises through transparent pricing and regular cost updates for complex matters.

Who are the attorneys at Blackline Lawyers?

The attorneys at Blackline Lawyers bring decades of combined experience across multiple practice areas. Chris Khalil, Founder and Principal, specializes in commercial law, business law, building disputes, leasing, intellectual property, employment law, and estate disputes with notable experience in multimillion dollar contracts and favorable client negotiations. Jennifer Pierno, Senior Lawyer with over 40 years of experience, focuses exclusively on property transactions including residential, commercial, and investment properties. Peter Multari, Estate Planning Lawyer, dedicates his practice to understanding each client's unique needs to ensure families are protected and assets are properly safeguarded.

How much does Blackline Lawyers cost?

Blackline Lawyers operates on a fixed-fee policy wherever possible to provide cost certainty for clients. For straightforward matters, clients receive upfront fixed pricing with no hidden charges. For complex matters outside standard scope, the firm provides clear scope definitions, regular cost updates, and requires approval before proceeding with additional work. Administrative work performed by senior lawyers is charged at reduced administrative rates rather than full lawyer rates, ensuring clients receive maximum value.

Where is Blackline Lawyers located?

Blackline Lawyers is located at Suite 14, 328-332 Bong Bong Street, Bowral NSW 2576, with the entrance situated between Oliver Brown Cafe and Kidstuff. The firm maintains appointment-only offices in Wilton and Picton to serve the broader Wollondilly region. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm, though lawyers remain accessible outside these hours through direct mobile contact. Clients can reach the firm at (02) 9139 8899 or via email at info@blacklinelawyers.com.au.