Welcome to Turnbull Hill Lawyers...

Our promise to you is a simple one...we will do our best for your success

Turnbull Hill Lawyers is a full-service office of lawyers providing assistance to the Newcastle area and its surrounds. We are Newcastle lawyers established in 1969 and have grown ever since. We currently employ over 50 staff and are proud to offer legal expertise in five areas; Business Services, Workplace Relations and HR Services, Estate Planning, Personal Services (including Property and Family Law) and Contested Wills. More detailed explanations can be found in the menus above.

Business Services
• Commercial Conveyancing
• Property Law
Commercial Litigation
Insolvency & Business Restructuring
Debt Recovery
• Hotels & Liquor Licensing
Insurance Law
Planning & Environmental Law
• ... and more

Workplace Relations and HR Services
• Employment Law
Workplace Relations & HR Services
• Dismissal
• Award interpretation
• HR Policies
• Industrial and employment relationships
• ... and more

Contested Wills
• Claims
Disputed Estates
• ... and more
 
Estate Planning
Estate Planning
• Asset Protection
Business Succession Planning

 
Personal Services
Personal Injury
Family Law & De facto Law
Compensation Claims & Insurance Claims
Wills & Deceased Estates
Criminal matters
• Dispute Resolution
Conveyancing and Property Law
• … and more
 

Our dedicated lawyers and support staff have significant expertise in their areas of law.  The full range of our knowledge and resources will be applied to ensure you receive the very best service we can offer.

We have the expertise you need and the service you deserve:

• Individual attention

• A commitment to client satisfaction


Call us today for a no-obligation initial discussion of your matter on (02) 4904 8000.

 

 

Pictured above are the Partners in Turnbull Hill Lawyers...(from left to right): John Teague, John Woodward,
Gavin Hanrahan and Warwick Gilbertson

 

Publications

To reap the full rewards for all your hard work...always have your business ready for sale...

Probably all business owners have some sort of plan as to how they want to retire from "the business". For many business owners, the plan will involve selling the business or a share in it...and if all goes as expected there'll be plenty of time to make sure the business is ‘market ready’... in the same manner you...

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If I pay my employees above-award rates, do I still have to pay penalties ...

If I pay my employees above-award rates, do I still have to pay penalties, allowances, loadings and overtime rates due to them under a modern award? Many employers pay above-award rates either to attract good quality employees or because the demand for labour outstrips supply. In addition to paying above-award rates, employers are...

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The Pros and Cons of Electing Trial

In the criminal jurisdictions of Australia and New Zealand (and some other Western criminal jurisdictions) prosecutions are commenced by the laying of an “information” in a first instance court, which may or may not be the court which ultimately determines the matter.  For example, in New South Wales (NSW), Australia, even...

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Can I Eliminate Award Coverage If I Pay My Employees Above Award Wages

We often hear employers say “Joe Bloggs is not covered by any award because I pay him a salary well above the award minimum rates”. This is a common misconception amongst business owners which can lead to non-compliance with award terms and ultimately land you in hot water! Modern Award coverage is determined by referring to...

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Some steps you can take to assist with the management of cash flow and debt collection

Clients who take forever to pay their bills and treat you like a bank can be frustrating at the best of times. According to credit information company Dun & Bradstreet, it now takes an average 55.6 days to be paid – the slowest rate of payment in three years. Focusing on a healthy cash flow is essential for any successful...

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