Haille Paine Solicitors

What is Haille Paine Solicitors?

Haille Paine Solicitors is the longest established legal practice in the Southern Highlands, serving the community continuously since 1879. The firm combines over 140 years of heritage with modern legal expertise, operating as a privately held incorporated legal practice with a team of experienced lawyers and support staff. Haille Paine Solicitors specializes in property law, estate planning, commercial law, and dispute resolution while maintaining its position as one of the most respected law firms in the Southern Highlands region.

What services does Haille Paine Solicitors offer?

• Property Law & Conveyancing: Complete property transaction services including residential, strata, rural, and commercial conveyancing, with pioneering e-conveyancing capabilities through PEXA
• Estate Planning & Administration: Comprehensive wills, powers of attorney, enduring guardianship, probate applications, intestacy matters, and deceased estate administration
• Business & Commercial Law: Sale and purchase of businesses, commercial leases, employment contracts, unfair dismissal claims, and general commercial legal advice
• Property Development: Legal guidance for property development projects including planning, contracts, and regulatory compliance
• Dispute Resolution: Civil litigation, arbitration, mediation, and contested estate matters including family provision claims
• Specialized Property Services: Retirement village leases, aged care resident agreements, strata by-laws, and advice for owners corporations
• Family & Criminal Law: Family law matters and criminal defense representation
• Succession Planning: Private family companies and trust succession planning with safe custody of important documents

Why choose Haille Paine Solicitors as your lawyer?

Clients choose Haille Paine Solicitors for its unmatched 140-year legacy of serving the Southern Highlands community with dedication and expertise. The firm demonstrates innovation through early adoption of technologies like e-conveyancing, having settled its first online property sale in September 2015. The practice maintains strong community connections, with Principal David Allen serving as President of the Berrima District Law Society and director of the Bowral Autumn Music Festival. The firm's empathetic approach includes home and hospital visits for clients who cannot travel to the office, ensuring accessibility for all community members. Their team combines decades of experience from both boutique and corporate law backgrounds, providing comprehensive legal expertise across multiple practice areas.

Who are the attorneys at Haille Paine Solicitors?

David Allen serves as Principal and Managing Director, bringing over 30 years of legal experience specializing in estate planning, property law, employment law, and small business matters. Previously a partner at Hicksons Lawyers for 17 years, David actively contributes to the legal community as President of the Berrima District Law Society.

Rohan McAlpine works as a Consultant with over 20 years of experience in property law, estate planning, and commercial law gained from boutique and corporate firms in Sydney and London. He mentors junior solicitors and legal students within the practice.

Lucinda Freitas joined as an Associate in 2019, specializing in residential and commercial conveyancing, aged care leases, and estate planning. Her business background and strong referral network from property, finance, and accounting sectors enhance client service delivery.

Dayle Kurovsky practices as a Solicitor focusing on probate and estate administration. Admitted to practice in 2022 after earning her Bachelor of Laws with Distinction from the University of Wollongong, she brings fresh expertise to the estates team.

How much does Haille Paine Solicitors cost?

Haille Paine Solicitors provides competitive pricing for legal services across the Southern Highlands region. The firm offers transparent fee structures tailored to each practice area, with payment terms discussed during initial consultations. Clients receive detailed cost estimates before work commences, ensuring clarity about legal expenses. The practice accommodates various payment arrangements to suit individual client needs and circumstances.

Where is Haille Paine Solicitors located?

Haille Paine Solicitors operates from Suite 1, 18 Station Street, Bowral NSW 2576, conveniently positioned opposite Bowral railway station and above Witchery. The office serves clients throughout the Southern Highlands by appointment, with some staff offering flexible working arrangements. Contact the firm at (02) 4861 1077 or enquiries@haillepaine.com.au during business hours Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The practice's central Bowral location provides easy access for clients across the region, maintaining the firm's tradition of serving the local community since 1879.