FitzGerald and Browne Lawyers

What is FitzGerald and Browne Lawyers?

FitzGerald and Browne Lawyers is a full-service ethical law firm established in 2001 in Hobart, Tasmania. The firm is recognized for its commitment to providing efficient, affordable, and ethical legal services specifically tailored for individuals, families, small businesses, associations, and charities. With a mission grounded in social justice and environmental advocacy, FitzGerald and Browne Lawyers distinguishes itself by refusing to represent large corporates or “the big end of town,” instead focusing on delivering personal support through complex legal challenges.

What services does FitzGerald and Browne Lawyers offer?

• Family Law: Comprehensive legal services including divorce and separation, financial and property settlements, children’s matters, child support agreements, and applications for family violence orders.
• Real Estate / Property: Extensive property law solutions such as conveyancing (buying, selling, transferring Tasmanian property), commercial real estate, natural resources as related to property transactions, and transfers of property pursuant to family law or estate matters.
• Litigation: Experienced representation in civil litigation, criminal law (including environmental protest defense and traffic law), administrative review, anti-discrimination law, environmental law disputes, child sexual abuse litigation, human rights law, discrimination and sexual harassment claims, and family violence and restraint orders.
• Wills & Estate Planning: Full estate planning services including will preparation, enduring power of attorney, enduring guardianship, testamentary trusts, and deceased estate administration.
• Social Justice and Environmental Issues: Legal support for environmental protection, challenges to unjust laws, improving community quality of life, with reduced fee or ‘no win, no fee’ arrangements in matters of community importance, and active solicitor volunteerism for community and not-for-profit organizations.

Why choose FitzGerald and Browne Lawyers as your lawyer?

FitzGerald and Browne Lawyers is dedicated to delivering client-focused legal services with a strong ethical backbone. Their unique approach includes:

• Ethical Commitment: The firm’s policy not to represent large corporates ensures a dedicated focus on individuals and community-oriented cases.
• Social Justice Leadership: Demonstrated expertise in cases involving human rights, anti-discrimination, and environmental law, increasing the likelihood of achieving justice in social impact matters.
• Personalized Service: Clients receive direct, compassionate support from experienced attorneys throughout complex legal processes.
• Community Involvement: Solicitors actively volunteer their expertise to local organizations and frequently participate in pro bono initiatives.
• Affordable Solutions: Efficiency and affordability are central values, with flexible arrangements, including reduced fees and ‘no win, no fee’ options for qualifying community cases.

Who are the attorneys at FitzGerald and Browne Lawyers?

• Roland Browne (Partner): Specialist in civil law, criminal law (notably defending environmental protesters), environment and planning, and federal workers compensation. Vice chair of Gun Control Australia.
• Oona Fisher (Partner): Expert in family law, criminal matters, and family violence and restraint orders, admitted to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia and the Magistrates Court. Leads the Family Law team.
• Richard Griggs (Partner): Leader in property law, criminal law, and estate planning, with a history as a human rights advocate and spokesperson for Civil Liberties Australia. Heads the conveyancing team.
• Rowan Silva (Senior Solicitor): Authority in criminal law, civil law, human rights, traffic law, discrimination, and sexual harassment claims, with significant experience in First Nations legal services and human rights commissions.
• Abigail Bindoff (Senior Associate): Skilled in complex family law, child safety proceedings, and wills and estates, with prior experience as a member of the Guardianship and Administration Board.
• Tiarni Barr (Associate): Focuses on family and criminal law, with a background practicing in Tasmania and the ACT, and experience in Commonwealth legal agencies.

How much does FitzGerald and Browne Lawyers cost?

FitzGerald and Browne Lawyers maintains a commitment to efficient and affordable legal services. The firm typically offers flexible payment arrangements, including reduced fees and ‘no win, no fee’ options for legal matters of community significance. Fee structures are designed to ensure accessibility for individuals, families, and organizations seeking ethical legal support.

Where is FitzGerald and Browne Lawyers located?

FitzGerald and Browne Lawyers is located in the heart of Hobart, Tasmania, on the second floor of the historic T&G building at Level 2, 115 Collins Street, Hobart Tasmania 7000 (corner of Collins and Murray Streets). Mailing address: GPO Box 1951, Hobart Tasmania 7001. For inquiries, contact by phone at (03) 6224 6777 or email at thefirm@fablawyers.net.au. Further information is available on their website: fitzgeraldandbrowne.com.au/fb, and on Facebook at facebook.com/fitzgeraldandbrowne.