CRAIG LAW
C O N S U L T A N C Y
FIELDS OF PRACTICE
CRIMINAL LAW
Being charged with a criminal offence can be a stressful and daunting experience. It demands sound and experienced judgement in a timely manner.
The Criminal Law is complex with the highest of stakes. It is essential to have an experienced lawyer who can provide expert strategic advice when you need it.
CRAIG LAW regularly appears as counsel in the Magistrates Court, the District and the Supreme Courts.
Craig Law specialises in bail applications, drug offences, property, fraud, assault, sexual and serious violence offences. We also deal with disciplinary matters, defending Proceeds of Crime applications, Intervention orders and defence against such orders.
It is of critical importance that you contact our office as soon as possible upon becoming aware that you are suspected of an offence. If at all possible before speaking with police, to enable us to explain your rights. Our earliest possible advice may assist you in getting the charges withdrawn, downgraded or ultimately dismissed by the court.
Police can appear at any tick of the clock. CRAIG LAW provides immediate telephone advice 24/7 through our Principal Lawyer - Donal Craig on 0406 293 929
FRANCHISING
Purchasing a franchise is generally the most important business decision people make.
At it’s best there should be lower risk in that you are buying an established concept which has already proved to be successful.
You receive invaluable assistance through the life of the business.
But It is of critical importance to fully understand the process and to ask the right questions before the purchase is finalised.
Such answers will not only assist to inform your decision but can form the basis for any subsequent litigation should for any reason matters not work out.
You need to go into a franchise with your eyes wide open.
In Australia, franchise agreements are regulated by a national Franchising Code of Conduct, and through a range of State and Federal fair trading laws. The Franchising Code requires franchisors to provide a Disclosure Document and associated materials to prospective franchisees, and regulates the conduct of franchisor and franchisee throughout the franchise relationship. It includes rules concerning pre-contractual negotiations, various ongoing disclosure requirements, rules about dispute resolution, and restrictions on the terms of franchise agreements, including the ways in which a franchise agreement can be terminated.
Let CRAIG LAW Consultancy help and advise you through this process. We offer a fixed price fee for reviewing and advising on franchise documentation with over 35 years of excellence.
And if a dispute arises in the course of the franchise, we are there to assist you.
PROBATE & SUCCESSION
The death of a partner or family member is one of life’s most challenging experiences.
The steps necessary to administer an estate upon death are highly technical based upon both statute and historic precedent. Let us guide you through the maze in a time and cost -effective manner.
Allow us to remove the stress from your lives.
To help you through one of life's most difficult experiences.
Disputing a will can be complex, stressful, and time consuming.
It can be done in one of two ways:
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Challenging the Will as being invalid.
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Or claiming that he/she have not received their fair
share of the inherited estate.
Where possible we will attempt to negotiate a satisfactory outcome quickly and cheaply through negotiation or mediation.
In some cases legal proceedings are sadly inevitable and one must be aware that the strictest time limits apply.
CRAIG LAW Consultancy are here to help at such times.
WILLS, ENDURING POWERS OF ATTORNEY, LAST WISHES & TRUST DOCUMENTS
In order to properly protect your loved ones and family at a time of death or serious illness, it is essential to put in place well considered and thoughtful protective scaffolding.
Life can be unpredictable. That much is known.
Your family’s financial welfare and security should not
be left to chance. The old saying to fail to plan is to plan to fail is a critically important maxim.
Let CRAIG LAW Consultancy guide and advise you.
Ask about our discounted Family Protection Packages today.
COMMERCIAL LITIGATION & INSURANCE DISPUTES
Litigation is an expensive and stressful hobby.
We assist businesses and private individuals to resolve a broad range of commercial disputes in a timely and
cost-effective manner:
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Contract Disputes.
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The Competition and Consumer Act 2010
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Leasing Disputes
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Debt Recovery, Insolvency and Bankruptcy
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Alternative Dispute Resolution.
We will always attempt, where possible, to resolve conflicts without having to go to court, either through negotiation, mediation, or other forms of dispute resolution.
But if Court is impossible to avoid, CRAIG LAW has your back.
DEBT RECOVERY
It is a sad fact of life that sometimes people simply don't pay.
They don't honour their word. They leave you in the lurch.
Indeed, it has been recently estimated that after the passage of 2 months only 20 - 30% of debtors pay the original bill.
Debt recovery must therefore be fast, definite and cost effective.
Using a wide range of tools from a well worded letter of demand to bankruptcy or insolvency, CRAIG LAW is here to help.
Call us as soon as possible to maximise your chances of repayment.
ADVANCED CARE DIRECTIVES
An Advanced Care Directive is a crucial part of your end of life care. It is a formalised version of your Last Wishes.
It enables you a vital input in the sometimes difficult decisions of your future care. So that your beliefs, values and goals are respected and acted upon by your loved ones.
And most importantly it allows you to retain both dignity and control over the twilight stages of your life.
CRAIG LAW can help you put in place such arrangements.
We can make sure you have a voice when it matters.
