Emery Partners empowering people to make the right legal choices

Emery Partners dedicated to empowering people to make right legal choices

Emery Partners is a distinguished legal firm with over 75 years of experience, serving the communities of Newcastle, Cessnock and the surrounding areas in NSW.. Established in 1953, the firm has built a robust reputation for delivering expert legal assistance across a broad spectrum of practice areas, emphasising personalised service tailored to clients' unique needs.. "We have stood the test of time and are dedicated to empowering people to make their best choices," Legal Practitioner Director, Nada Vujat said..

"We can help when times get rough, and provide advice to hopefully prevent and/or minimise trouble in the future." The firm offers legal services including:. Emery Partners has two branches in the Hunter, one located in Cessnock and the other in Newcastle West.. With modern technologies, the team can also service anyone basically anywhere requiring assistance to navigate the laws of NSW and the Commonwealth..

Staff are committed to delivering personalised legal services, taking the time to understand each client's circumstances and objectives.. "Our approach emphasises empowerment, ensuring clients are well-informed and confident throughout the legal process, guiding them through legal challenges with clarity and support," Ms Vujat said.. "Our highly experienced solicitors are able to provide very specialised advice in diverse fields of law including medical negligence, public liability, family law, criminal law, mediation, employment law, superannuation claims, estate planning and probate, property law (conveyancing), motor accident law, workers compensation law, family law mediation and alternative dispute resolution generally..

"We strive to provide high quality, affordable legal services and regard it as a privilege to be able to continue serving our community after 75 years." Some of the support staff at Emery Partners have been with the firm for over two decades.. Emery Partners is invested in the local community, sponsoring young talent and engagement in sport and health, including the Minor Cessnock Rugby League Incorporated (Cessnock Goannas).. The firm is also a long-term supporter of Wills Week, raising much needed funds for the Westpac Helicopter service in the local community..

Its solicitors are committed to education and regularly provide seminars and workshops to the general public, professional groups and the legal profession.. They also believe in 'giving back' to their communities, occupying multiple gratuitous and honorary roles on committees, societies and associations.. Ms Vujat is currently the President of the Hunter Valley Law Society and the Women's Network (Hunter)..

The "Emery" in Emery Partners is Mr Norman Leslie Emery who commenced working for the firm as an articled clerk back in the late 1940s.. A local boy, Norm developed an expertise in coal mining, industrial law and personal injury law.. "I remember when I first started with the firm in 1996, Norm still had a 'twinkle in his eye' when discussing issues of justice, equality, equity, reasonableness and fairness," Ms Vujat said..

"Those hard-core values still drive the firm today and are the reason why I remain working here - 29 years later." Emery Partners has offices at 796 Hunter Street, Newcastle West, and 147 Vincent Street, Cessnock, open Monday to Friday.. For legal assistance, email enquiries@emery.com.au, call 02 4016 5100 (Newcastle) or 02 4993 9400 (Cessnock) or visit www.emery.com.au..