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Hutchinson Legal is a long-standing law firm based in Ringwood, committed to providing high-quality legal solutions for life. They specialize in a broad range of practice areas, focusing on client...
Hutchinson Legal is an award-winning law partnership with a 70-year history of serving the Ringwood community and surrounding areas in Victoria, Australia. Founded approximately in 1954, this established legal practice provides comprehensive legal solutions across multiple practice areas while maintaining core values of integrity, reliability, and care. The firm received the Maroondah Business Excellence Award for Service Excellence in 2019, demonstrating their commitment to high-quality legal service and exceptional client communication.
Hutchinson Legal distinguishes itself through seven decades of community service and a client-first approach that prioritizes accessibility, understanding, and results. The firm maintains a proactive communication policy, ensuring prompt telephone answering and call returns, which directly addresses common client frustrations with legal services. Their collaborative approach involves working closely with other professionals including accountants, valuers, and financial planners to deliver comprehensive solutions. Client testimonials consistently highlight the firm's professionalism, with feedback describing their dedication as "second to none" and their service as going "beyond the call of duty." The firm's commitment to cost-effective service delivery ensures clients receive value while maintaining the highest standards of legal representation.
The legal team at Hutchinson Legal includes experienced practitioners across diverse specializations. Simran Joshi, a Senior Associate, specializes in Wills & Estates, Trusts, Superannuation, and Estate & Succession Planning, receiving particular praise for exceptional client experience in estate litigation. Andrew Wheeler, an Accredited Specialist in Family Law, brings recognized expertise to divorce and parenting matters. Jonathan Hancock serves as Special Counsel/Senior Associate, focusing on Commercial Litigation and Insolvency matters. Con Nottas, a Partner, provides leadership in the firm's Insolvency practice, regularly presenting on complex ATO payment issues. Helen Beischer, an Associate in Wills and Estates, contributes specialized knowledge in estate planning matters. The broader team includes dedicated support staff like Angela (Conveyancing Clerk) and other professionals who collectively ensure comprehensive client service across all practice areas.
Hutchinson Legal maintains a commitment to cost-effective service delivery as a core value, focusing on providing transparent and fair pricing structures for their legal services. The firm emphasizes value-based billing that reflects the quality of service provided while remaining accessible to clients across the Ringwood community. Specific pricing information varies by practice area and case complexity, with the firm offering initial consultations to discuss fee arrangements and payment options suitable to individual client circumstances.
Hutchinson Legal operates from four strategic locations across Victoria, with their headquarters situated at 38 New Street, Ringwood VIC 3134. Additional offices serve clients in Dandenong, Doncaster, and Melbourne CBD, ensuring convenient access to legal services throughout the greater Melbourne area. The firm welcomes inquiries at 03 9870 9870 or via email at office@hutchinsonlegal.com.au. Their comprehensive online presence includes their website at www.hutchinsonlegal.com.au and active social media profiles on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Pinterest, providing multiple channels for client engagement and legal information access.
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Prompt initial contact and subsequent care by Grant. Thank you x
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Poor attention to detail, names and dates of birth spelled incorrectly all over the documents they prepared for my parents
Couldn’t ask for more! Nicole was always on point with her updates of where we were in the process and made it so easy for us. We couldn’t believe how smoothly it all went, even bringing forward the settlement dates!
Pathetic in everyway ....
Could not recommend more ❤️ Phillip Hayes was with me every step of the way, through one of the worst weeks of my life. Incredibly compassionate and informative as to the processes, really truly an exceptional experience! Thank you so much Hutchinson Legal and particularly Phillip for your help.
Nicole and Angela did a fantastic job with my property matter keeping me informed the whole way with a sprinkle of humour. They were kind, efficient, and persistent with any issues from the other side, and I felt I could trust them with important timely matters.
Great experience , patient efficient and friendly. Simran was lovely to converse with
We engaged Nicole from Hutchinson Legal to arrange a bank mortgage discharge and property title transfer. We were always confident that, under her expert guidance, the job would get done, even when faced with “roadblocks” caused by erroneous and inaccurate information provided by other parties. It was reassuring to observe her finding solutions to these obstructions. We were impressed with the way she calmly kept us informed, gave us clear advice on our tasks and responsibilities, and dealt with our concerns. She is a great listener! It was a pleasure having contact with Nicole, and highly recommend Hutchinson Legal.
An excellent experience! All matters were handled expediently and professionally. Angela Gibson was exceptional in her advice and efficiency. I would highly recommend Hutchinson's Legal for property conveyancing.
Nicole was fabulous to deal with. She was efficient, her advice was always clear, she ensured we met deadlines without being bossy. We highly recommend her.
Thank you Nicole for your very professional conveyancing service for the recent sale of my property. A trouble free experience for me.
Thank you Hutchinson Legal and especially Fiona and the team for making my work easier in relation to my friends passing. Fiona explained everything to me very clearly and nothing was too much trouble. I would highly recommend Hutchinson Legal. Thank you again.
Third time i have used Hutchinson Lawyers and I have found them to be very efficient, professional and extremely helpful as well as friendly in fielding my questions and concerns being unfamiliar with the legal process. A particular thanks to Angela.
Angela at Hutchinson Legal was absolutely wonderful in helping us through our settlement. We were always informed of what was happening throughout the process. Super efficient and reliable, highly recommend!
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Nicole at Hutchinson Legal provided conveyancing for the purchase of a property for me and I was consistently impressed with her prompt responses, good communication and high level of service provided. I would highly recommend her/them.
Used for conveyancing service and Nicole was extremely professional, helpful and timely in her responses. I would not hesitate to recommend to someone else, and for the quality of the service, it was not that expensive.
Phil Hayes of Hutchinson Legal is an outstanding lawyer & excellent strategist. He thoroughly investigates & is across all aspects of each case, while considering relevant law. Phil is responsive to communications and is always pleasant and professional.
They helped me so much not just with my case but my well being , I'm so glad I found all of you , thankyou .🙂💯✨️
Easy to deal with and know their “stuff”
I am extremly happy with summer dong's dealing of our church property purchased. I am confidently recomend her service to all my community and friends.
A big thank you to Philip Hayes from Hutchinson Legal for his help with recovery of a Judgement debt. I cannot speak highly enough of his professionalism and excellent communication! He was prompt, transparent, kept me apprised of my situation -including my costs, offered me choices which helped me minimise the funds I expended in order to recover my debt, and I found him to be honest in all his dealings with me. Amongst all the various professionals I had to deal with through this process (including previous lawyers associated with a family law matter), I can say that Philip's approach and expertise, was remarkable in it's contrast as the the only interaction which made dealing with an already difficult situation, better, rather than more frustrating. He was contactable, patient and personable, was 100% reliable and gave me sound straightforward advice. I cannot speak highly enough of him! Thank you Philip!
Thank you to Summer and Amy - for professional assistance and always communicating to provide updates
A very friendly, competent and helpful staff who go out of their way to make sure everything is done well and speedily. We could not be happier with the service we received. I would not go anywhere else.
I appreciate Summer Dong’s help in our loan matter. This is our Church’s first time to deal with this kind of matter. Summer is very helpful. She makes our things moved smoothly and easy.
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I was very impressed with Hutchinson Legal last time I had involvement with them many years ago. And this time round I was very happy with the service provided by Angela and Nicole, highly professional, timely, instant response and follow up. Even though we were overseas, not having direct contact, all our matters were looked after and managed with great accuracy. I was extremely confident and happy with our affairs left in such competent hands. Thank you very much for all your help!
This is the second time we have used their services. Found them to be very easy to work with and they dealt with our situation in the timely way we required. Thanks to Amy and Summer for their work with our most recent legal requirements.
Philip Liberatore and Amy Nhan were quick to respond to my legal enquiry. They help answer my questions and were very supportive and empathetic throughout the whole process
We found Teagan and the team at Hutchison Legal both professional and friendly in supporting us to update our wills.This has enabled us to provide for the needs of our family in the future including one of our children with special needs.Our questions were answered in a timely and effective manner and the document produced reflected accurately our wishes.We would highly recommend Hutchison legal.
So expensive and overpriced, Had a basic divorce settlement, was quoted $7000-$8000 absolute max, Ended up costing $10,000+, There was no extra work required. If you give a price, be a man of your word and honor that quote. NEVER AGAIN WILL I USE THIS BUISINESS, stay away, there is other better value solicitors out there.also a very disappointing and generic response by them to my review.
I am glad that having Summer and Amy helped us with providing advice on the loan agreement and share purchasing agreement. Thanks!
I consulted a lawyer, Teagan Howard at Hutchinson legal to help with matters related to the estate of my husband who had recently died. Teagan was prepared, professional and sensitive. She provided clear advice, helped with documents and answered all my questions. I left feeling relieved and confident everything was in hand. The work Teagan needed to do was completed quickly and she communicated along the way. I was very satisfied with the service I received and intend to take any future legal work I need done to this firm.
Hutchinson Legal is the 'One stop shop' for all your Family Law matters & needs. Their exceptional Professionalism & respectful approach helped deliever a seamless service and confidence from start to finish. A special thanks to Helen B. & her team on their great work & timely resolution. All the very Best Bernard Celer.
Summer Dong did an ID verification for me today. She was efficient and friendly. I would definitely use this firm again.
First, I would like to express my gratitude to Summer in Hutchinson Legal. When we were in an urgent business dispute yesterday, I want to thank Summer for providing us not only with legal support but more importantly, assistance in Mandarin Chinese. Although my English is fine, understanding legal concepts can still be challenging. With her clear translations and explanations, I was able to fully understand the complex legal issues and communicate smoothly with Con. Thank you to Summer and Con for helping me analyse the problems I faced after work hours yesterday, making me feel supported and helped amidst the immense pressure. Thank you for your dedication, which goes far beyond what is expected.
Jason Lau and Summer Dong were very professional in handling my aunty's case. We are totally impressed by their work ethics and attention to detail and they are highly recommended. If you are looking for Mandarin speaking lawyers you can rest assured they can provide a great service.
Professional service with no dramas during conveyancing.
Excellent conveyancing services - prompt and professional communications throughout the process. Was always happy to explain things to us house newbies. Highly recommended.
Be prepared to face a practice which is not transparent. They change the terms of their cost agreement regularly. They are inefficient. They send you unreasonable bills for their failed performance. When you read their reviews, you realise that many people have the same bad experience. The good reviews seems to be fake and purchased.
Preparation of my Will and Enduring Power of Attourney documents by Simran Joshi was an excellent choice, and I would most certainly recommend Hutchinson Legal for Will services.
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I had an excellent experience with the lawyers from Hutchinson Legal. I have interacted with Helen, Summer, Simran and Matthew and they have all been very professional and timely with their responses. Helen and Summer were especially kind and understanding and was able to guide us through a tough situation. Would highly recommend the lawyers here if you need Mandarin speaking lawyers.
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We are very satisfied the Legal service Summer provided. Summer is detailed, very nice.
I want give Summer 8 stars.
One of the best lawyers in eastern Melbourne, if not, the best. All staff are hard workers and conveyancing was smooth sailing
I am very happy with mrs. Summer to dealing with this law firm.
Value the professional assistance of Jason & Sunny Summer - excellent service!
Hutchinson Legal
38 New St, Ringwood VIC 3134
Ringwood VIC
Phone
+61398709870
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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