Disputes

Contract disputes are one of the most common disputes in business or commercial dealings. These types of disputes can quickly turn into protracted, costly and unpleasant litigation.

When a dispute arises our professional team work with you to develop a strategy to encourage an early and cost effective resolution wherever possible. It is highly likely that the dispute can be resolved by negotiation, mediation or arbitration and our Lawyers will fully explore these avenues with you. However, if your dispute cannot be resolved and Court proceedings are required our Lawyers will work tirelessly to protect your interests to ensure the best possible outcome for you.

Our Lawyers are highly experienced and skilled litigators. Our Litigation team can assist you in all Courts and Jurisdictions representing both Plaintiffs and Defendants when necessary. We also work hard to avoid the stressful and costly experience of Court proceedings wherever appropriate by assisting in the negotiation and mediation process. The legal practitioners at Morrison & Sawers have had many years of experience in conducting proceedings in all Courts and Tribunals, including the Magistrates’ Court, County Court, Supreme Court and the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

Our team of highly skilled litigators can assist you in relation to the following:
Debt Recovery
Contractual Disputes
Workcover Claims
TAC Claims
Crimes Compensation

Our experienced team will provide you with advice in relation to your eligibility to make an application for assistance, making your application and appearing on your behalf at the Tribunal. We can also assist you in applying for variations of the award if necessary in the future. Our team is understanding and compassionate and their aim is to deal with your Application as quickly as possible and with the least amount of stress.

If you have been a victim of an act of violence or have witnessed an act of violence, please contact Morrison & Sawers for advice today.

If you have been charged with a criminal or traffic offence, we can assist you. We will advise you of your rights and options. We have Lawyers who are skilled advocates who will defend your case strongly to give you the best possible outcome. Our Lawyers appear regularly in the Magistrates’ Court. Serious matters will be heard in the County Court and Supreme Court. We have a good working relationship with many very experienced Barristers who may also represent you particularly in County Court and Supreme Court matters.

Morrison & Sawers can provide advice in relation to the following:

Contested Hearings (Plea of Not Guilty);
Plea in Mitigation (Plea of Guilty);
Murder
Sexual offences
Drug offences
Assaults
Theft
Driving offences

The Court can make intervention orders to protect people who have experienced violent, threatening or abusive behaviour.

There are two types of intervention orders:

A family violence intervention order protects a person from a family member if this become necessary;
A personal safety intervention order helps to protect a person from someone, other than a family member, who makes them feel unsafe.
Our team at Morrison & Sawers will provide you with realistic and practical advice. We can help you whether you are the Applicant or the Respondent in an intervention order application listed in Court. Our Lawyers are strong and experienced advocates and will work with you to achieve the best outcome for you.

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