Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Whakatane District Court

Our litigation team can assist you in all dispute resolution processes to achieve the result you want in a prompt and professional matter.

We advise on:

  • Property and lease disputes
  • Commercial and contract disputes
  • Trust and estate administration disputes
  • Company and securities disputes
  • All court proceedings including leaky home claims
  • Arbitration and mediation
  • Preparation for Disputes Tribunal or Tenancy
  • Employment Disputes
  • Family Protection and Relationship Property Disputes
  • ACC Reviews

Family Law Section Member

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Steve Franklin

Director

After growing up in Hamilton and obtaining degrees in both Law and Social Sciences at Waikato University, Steve moved to Whakatane and commenced practise with Hamertons in 2002.  He has been a partner of the firm since May 2005.

s [dot] franklin [at] hamertons [dot] co [dot] nz | Secretary: j.craig@hamertons.co.nz
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Angela Kershaw

Associate

Angela joined Hamertons in 2010 and was appointed as an Associate in 2011.  Angela is in the Litigation Team and heads Hamertons’ Family Law practise.  Angela studied law at Waikato University and then moved to Whakatane to commence practise as a Family Lawyer in 2005.

a [dot] kershaw [at] hamertons [dot] co [dot] nz | Secretary: k.bowler@hamertons.co.nz
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