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Torres Lawyers is a progressive and innovative legal practice providing timely, practical, affordable, and client-focused legal services. The firm is committed to professionalism, integrity, and...
Torres Lawyers is a premier full-service law firm established in 1983, specializing in property law, estate planning, and business law with over 40 years of trusted legal expertise in Newcastle and the Hunter Region. The firm combines exceptional legal capabilities with creative practical solutions, earning recognition as Newcastle's best ranked law firm with 200+ five-star Google reviews and listings in both Legal 500 and Doyle's Guide.
Torres Lawyers distinguishes itself through its commitment to legal excellence and outstanding client service, consistently delivering swift and efficient solutions that have earned the firm recognition as Newcastle's top rated lawyer for 2024 in Property Law and Estate Planning by Three Best Rated. The firm's strategic partnership approach combines top-flight law capabilities with creative and practical solutions, supported by professional judgment and exceptional negotiation skills honed through Harvard Law School training. With memberships in prestigious organizations including the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners Australia and accreditation from both Legal 500 and Doyle's Guide, Torres Lawyers provides trusted legal advice backed by proven expertise and a track record of consistently pushing boundaries to deliver exceptional value to clients.
The legal team at Torres Lawyers is led by Damian Burgess, Founding Partner and Senior Partner with over 40 years of legal experience, who holds admissions to both the Supreme Court of New South Wales and High Court of Australia. James Thomson, Managing Partner and Principal Lawyer, brings over 20 years of experience enhanced by a Master of Laws from The University of Sydney, Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce from UNSW, and specialized negotiation training from Harvard Law School. The experienced team includes Dafydd Wall (Lawyer, Solicitor), Christel Henderson (Conveyancer), and dedicated support from paralegals Megan Frew, Joe Langlois, and Senior Paralegal Sue Cheal, ensuring comprehensive legal support across all practice areas.
Torres Lawyers offers competitive pricing structures tailored to each client's specific legal needs, with flexible payment options including American Express, Mastercard, Visa, EFT, direct deposit, cash, and cheque. The firm provides transparent fee arrangements and detailed cost estimates during initial consultations, ensuring clients understand their investment in quality legal services before proceeding with any matter.
Torres Lawyers is located at 1 Newcomen St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia, serving clients throughout Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Port Stephens, and the broader Hunter Region. The firm operates Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with convenient access to public transport and parking facilities. Contact Torres Lawyers at (02) 4929 5602 or via email at mail@burgessthomson.com.au, with comprehensive information available at www.burgessthomson.com.au.
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Luana is an outstanding lawyer with exceptional competence in her field. She consistently goes above and beyond to achieve positive and successful outcomes for her clients. I highly recommend her services.
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I am very grateful to attorney Luana Torres for all her dedication, professionalism, and competence! She represented me for several months in a complicated legal process, and the final result could not have been better! I recommend her to anyone who needs legal assistance.
There are battles that seem impossible to win, but when you have the right person by your side, everything changes. I want to express my deepest gratitude to Luana Torres for her incredible work, professionalism and dedication. His knowledge of the law, along with his impeccable communication in English, Portuguese and Spanish, were key to achieving a successful outcome in this very challenging process.
His assertiveness, commitment and ability to find solutions gave me the peace of mind that I so needed. There are not enough words to thank you for your effort and excellence. If someone is looking for a passionate and effective professional, without a doubt she is the best option. Thanks for everything! 🙌🏼⚖️✨
Luana Torres has assisted me in a variety of court matters and has always provided me with clear advice and strong representation.
I appreciate her assistance and expertise and also the kindness she showed me.
I’ll be forever grateful to Luana and barrister Louis Katsinas, for their dedication in helping me achieve such fantastic results.
Luana is an exceptional lawyer and a flawless ceremonialist, she is a good communicator who always values her clients. All my interactions with her were very positive and enriching.
Luana Torres is an excellent lawyer. Luana Helped us through a very difficult situation. She is clear with a deep understanding of the law and she got the best possible outcome for us. Luana supported us answering all our questions so we could navigate the situation. We highly recommend her for her knowledge, professionalism and the extra care she took with us. Thanks Luana for everything
Dr. Luana Torres definitely wins with excellence ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Excellent professional! Our lawyer demonstrated great knowledge, dedication and commitment throughout the process. Always attentive, helpful and with clear communication, she gave us security and confidence from start to finish. I recommend her services without hesitation!
““Great lawyer! She did an amazing job, got me the best result possible, even with an almost impossible situation, and has a lot of experience. She was very clear about what to expect from the start and explained everything well. Plus, being Brazilian, she speaks the same language, which helped a lot! She understands your situation and is also a great person. Her score is 10/10!”
Luana Torres is an exceptional lawyer! From the beginning, she demonstrated professionalism, knowledge, and incredible attention to detail. She explained everything clearly, provided precise guidance, and made us feel confident throughout the process. Her dedication and commitment made all the difference in our case. I highly recommend her services to anyone looking for a competent and trustworthy lawyer. Five stars without a doubt!
Luana Torres is an exceptional lawyer! From the start, she demonstrated professionalism, expertise, and incredible attention to detail. She explained everything clearly, provided precise guidance, and made us feel confident throughout the process. Her dedication and commitment made all the difference in our case. I highly recommend her services to anyone looking for a skilled and trustworthy lawyer. Five stars without a doubt!
I have dealing with Luana Torres using legal services/notary for different matters, regarding marriage in Australia, power of attorney documents for Brazil between other issues. To be Brazilian, married to an Australian and legally up to date with all documents in both countries is a challenge. Thanks Luana, who has knowledge and can provide correct information and support to deal with all this difficult tasks. And always with a friendly and emphatic attitude!
Outstanding service provided to support notarising documents for Portugal including all translator and DFAT requirements. My experience was outstanding. Ms Torres handled the matter with professionalism and care helping to navigate the Portuguese legal requirements. I highly recommend her services to anyone seeking legal services.
Outstanding Service for Notary of Documents for Spain
I recently used Torres Lawyers for notarizing documents needed for myself and my sister for legal matters in Spain and services were exceptional. From the outset, Luana Torres was highly professional, knowledgeable, and thorough in explaining the entire process. She ensured that every detail was attended to with precision, making the whole process seamless and stress-free.
What truly stood out was their exceptional understanding of the specific requirements for notarizing documents for use in Spain, which can often be complicated. She handled everything efficiently and guided us through every step, ensuring the documents met all legal requirements.
Communication was prompt, clear, and courteous, which made the process even smoother. I felt confident that my documents were in the right hands, and the notarization was completed with the utmost attention to detail.
I highly recommend Torres Lawyers to anyone needing notary services for Spain or any other legal documentation.
Luana is a great person and professional. She represented me in court and did a fantastic job. She is highly experienced and her support was essential. I’m very grateful to have found Luana and would highly recommend her services.
Luana is an excellent professional, committed human being and very kind from the first contact. I am glad I turned to her, resolved my doubts and carried out what I needed. I recommend your work 100%
Thank you very much Luana!
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I recently had the pleasure of working with Luana Torres on a legal matter, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. From the start, Luana demonstrated exceptional professionalism, empathy, and a deep understanding of the law. She worked to deduce the timeframe of the AVO and managed to lift the restrictions, all within just one week.
Her communication was clear and concise throughout the process, and she made sure I was fully informed at every step. Luana’s expertise and swift action brought me peace of mind in what could have been a prolonged and stressful situation. If you are in need of a dedicated, knowledgeable, and efficient lawyer, Torres Lawyers is the one to go to!
She was great in every way! Highly recommended! speaks spanish, portuguese and english and explained everything!
Excellent professional. She helped me a lot with my process, always attentive and concerned about the progress of everything, I recommend her with my eyes closed.
I went through a very complicated situation here in Australia and she helped me a lot… Super professional, everything we put together for our defense was successfully achieved. I'm very happy with it. I highly recommend it.👏🏻👏🏻
Luana handled a complex set of requirements for me, executed documents after diligent reviews and consultation, and communicated the process simply. I am very grateful for her services and will engage Torres Lawyers without hesitation again in the near future. Outstanding!!
I needed a lawyer to represent me in a court case and I found Luana Torres. In addition to being a competent professional, she demonstrated incredible humanity and empathy from the very beginning. Her skill and legal knowledge were fundamental to my victory, but what really touched me was her generous heart and her willingness to help me. I am extremely happy and grateful to have found Luana. Without her, I would not have been able to overcome this situation. She is an exceptional professional.
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I have no words to thank Dr. Luana for the work she has done. In addition to being an excellent lawyer, she is also human in every sense. Thank you very much for the magnificent result achieved and for the words that comforted me in the most difficult moments. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
excellent professional ! attentive, confident, super committed, patient . I would recommend her as many times as necessary.
Great lawyer, very competent and attentive to her clients!
An excellent professional, she helped me a lot and knows all the paths to follow on the court…. Thank you again and I will recommend whenever anyone asks me
I needed legal assistance for a court case and was very pleased with the work of attorney Luana Torres. The result could not have been better. Excellent work! Thank you very much!
I couldn't have asked for a better lawyer to represent me. Her expertise, dedication, and professionalism were exceptional. She navigated through every aspect of my case with precision and care, ensuring the best possible outcome. I highly recommend her services to anyone in need of legal assistance.
I needed legal assistance and was very pleased with the result, which exceeded my expectations. Luana is a very competent lawyer, she made me feel very confident and helped me through a difficult time.
Luana Torres proved to be a remarkable legal advocate. Even when the odds were against me, with Luana’s clear advice and experience, I was able to navigate through a long and complex court case.
I deeply appreciate her assistance and expertise, and also the kindness she showed me.
I’ll be forever grateful to Luana and barrister Louis Katsinas, for their dedication and time invested, and ultimately for such a fantastic result.
I needed a lawyer for a complicated case and I was very satisfied with Luana Torres' work. Extremely competent, she represented me for several months, and the result was better than I expected. I highly recommend it!
There are no words to describe this professional. Very fast and attentive. Full of skills and completely human. I highly recommend her work to anyone who needs it. 5 stars for sure!
My case was resolved and she was always detailed every step of the way for me, always explaining everything in the best way possible!
Thank you, Luana!
Guys, the best criminal lawyer in Australia, you can trust that the service is excellent. Bettercall Luana Torres 🫶🏽🥳. If you needed it, call!!
Luana helped me a lot when I needed it; she is a great professional, paid great attention to my case. I'm very grateful for her help. Highly recommend."
Reached out to Dr. Luana for her services and she was fantastic. She paid great attention to my situation and resolved my issue efficiently. Highly recommend her services to anyone needing assistance.
In October 2023, I faced an issue with my driver's license and was desperate for a lawyer. That's when a friend referred me to Dr. Luana. From the beginning, she was incredibly attentive and showed great professionalism. Today was my trial, and she managed to secure the minimum penalty. I'm very happy. Thank you so much, Luana. I'm very grateful and will always recommend your work.
Luana has been extremely professional and helpful, not only organising my legal documents but also with her knowledge and patience clarifying all my questions, following up and always communicating with me. I highly recommend her services.
Thank you to Luana for being the best mentor through my PLT College of Law journey. She created a safe and positive environment for me to learn and explore my strengths. Her guidance and shared experience in law were invaluable. I could not have asked for a better mentor. Thank you :)
Luana, is the best Notary Public in Sydney ever! The experience with her was excellent, from the exchange of emails to the in-person consultation and the completion of the Service. In the middle I had to make modifications and extra queries that she very attentively (despite her tight schedule) took the time to respond with patience and empathy. Also, it has the advantage of making you feel very comfortable in your native language, since it not only speaks English, but Portuguese and Spanish. Incredibly recommended. Thanks, Luana :)
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I had the absolute pleasure of having Luana as my mentor to prepare me for legal practice. Luana is knowledgeable, kind and truly took her time in explaining the complexities of the tasks at hand. Even with her other work commitments, Luana never failed to offer a helping hand and provide the guidance that is necessary for all lawyers in this early stage of our careers. I am beyond grateful to have had a mentor as wonderful as Luana.
I had the privilege of being guided by Luana as my sister's lawyer in a lawsuit and I can say how exceptional she is. From the beginning of the process, Luana gave me unique support, as a friend, as a professional, as a mentor, and as an incredible human being. Her deep knowledge of the legal field, combined with her patient and supportive approach, made everything different and less painful. All of Luana's guidance helped me deal with the most difficult period of my life in the best way possible. Her dedication, her human side, her knowledge and her will to succeed make her the best legal professional I have ever met. I am grateful every day for the opportunity to have her with me and my family; without her, it would not have been possible. All my gratitude and affection for you, Luana. I recommend her to everyone who is looking for a good, caring, polite, attentive, honest, experienced and humane professional in the legal profession.
I had the absolute privilege of being mentored by Luana Torres during my time at the College of Law NSW, and I must say that she is an exceptional mentor and a true gem in the legal profession. As the Principal of Torres Lawyers, a firm she established in Sydney in 2008, Luana brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table.
With her impressive educational background, including degrees in Law and Commerce from Macquarie University, Luana's expertise spans various areas of law, including commercial law & commercial litigation, property law, and criminal & traffic law.
Luana’s commitment to justice is truly commendable. Not only is she an Adjunct Lecturer at the College of Law, but she is also a Commonwealth-registered Civil Marriage Celebrant.
What sets Luana apart is her passion for mentoring aspiring legal professionals like myself. Her guidance and support were invaluable as I pursued my Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice. She genuinely cares about her mentees and goes above and beyond to ensure their success.
If you are seeking a mentor who is knowledgeable, dedicated, and truly passionate about what they do, look no further than Luana Torres. Her expertise, guidance, and unwavering commitment to justice make her an exceptional mentor. I am forever grateful for the opportunity to have been mentored by Luana and highly recommend her to anyone seeking legal guidance and support.
I had the privilege of being mentored by Luana in Law practice, and I can confidently say that she is an exceptional mentor. Her deep knowledge of the legal field, combined with her patient and supportive approach, made the learning experience truly invaluable. Luana's guidance helped me navigate complex cases and improve my skills significantly. Her dedication to my growth and her willingness to share insights made her an outstanding mentor. I'm grateful for the opportunity to learn from her expertise and highly recommend Luana to anyone seeking a knowledgeable and caring mentor in the legal profession.
Luana was an excellent lawyer in my process, and managed to solve my problem very well, which we thought would be very difficult. I am very happy with the services provided.
Luana’s very responsible, reliable and proactive. Amazing service!
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Luana! I have no words to thank you for all your effort, work, dedication, and concentration! It all paid off in a fantastic result! Thank you for everything, not only for me but for my family! We will take you with us in our story! You are the best in Sydney!! Thank you ❤️
Torres Lawyers
Suite 513/368 Sussex St, Sydney NSW 2000
Sydney NSW
Phone
+61295707671
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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