Estates-Probate & Contesting a Will

We can advise you after the loss of a family member or close friend, and can prepare the appropriate documents to finalise your loved one’s property and financial affairs. We will prepare the relevant documents to finalise their estate and where required the documentation to obtain Probate or Letters of Administration in a speedy and…

Employment Law

The MJO Legal Employment Law partner Peter James regularly provides advice to employers and workers. There are strict time limits in resolving disputes in employment situations and we can give you urgent advice as to your rights and entitlements. If necessary we will appear with you before Fair Work Australia, the tribunal responsible for determining…

Debt Recovery & Insolvency

MJO Legal can assist you with managing all processes from setting up your forms for credit applications through to the unfortunately necessary legal action to recover outstanding debts. We aim to assist you to reduce the length of time your debtors are outstanding and recover money to which you are entitled to earlier. Some of…

Criminal Law

Serious long term consequences can be suffered as a result of people who are not informed of their legal rights. At MJO Legal, we have solicitors on call, to assist you in any police investigation or any subsquent criminal trial at Court. We take on matters from Assaults, Drink Driving, AVO’s, Speeding Offences to more…

Conveyancing

Is a term that is used to describe the legal work involved in transferring the ownership of property. If you are thinking about or in the process of buying or selling your home, commercial premises, an investment property or vacant land, you will need a team that is experience and expertise in Conveyancing. MJO Legal…

Commercial Litigation

We always recommend negotiating a settlement prior to beginning the litigation process. As with all litigation at the conclusion of a case there is generally a winner and a loser and for the loser the costs can be quite considerable. For this reason we always recommend that before commencing Court proceedings our clients should attend…

Business Structures

In order to optimise your businesses potential, we work closely with our clients and their Accountants, in order to obtain a detailed understanding of your organisation. Our goal is to provide you with practical answers to minimise costly disputes and save our clients valuable time and headaches. Regardless of the market and opportunities at the…

Business Contracts & Advice

Our job is to solve problems, keep you informed and explain the process. We will assist you in a quick and professional manner, and our procedures protect your rights. In property and business transactions there can be many alternatives, and by gaining an in-depth knowledge of your circumstances we can explain what is happening and…

Building & Construction Law

This is a niche area of law where it is critical that you receive accurate and prompt commercial advice as and when needed. At MJO Legal we provide expert legal advice to people and business involved in the building and construction industry. Irrespective of whether you are an owner, developer, builder, head contractor or subcontractor…

Arrest: Being Arrested

This is intended for general information and does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. Formal legal advice should be sought. Arrest. The last resort. Police should be using their powers of arrest as a last resort. If the power of arrest is used inappropriately for a minor offence, and…