Melbourne Lawyers - Review of a Business Case

Commercial dispute with my business partner

I have been in the business partnership for 3 years now.
At some stage my partner began claiming money absolutely against the rules we have set in Partnership Agreement.

I asked my Melbourne lawyer to resolve this case and he could not offer any reasonable approach. What he offered was so weak, unprofessional that I decided to get second opinion because I hate not to be in control - in business affairs.

Melbourne Lawyers who understand dispute resolutions

Someone recommended me a Melbourne lawyer from Richmond and Bennison. These guys have 2 offices in Melbourne and deal with commercial litigation and dispute resolutions.

My first consultation with Warwick Barton was free but that was not very important for me. I used my case to test the competence, energy and actual approach of this Melbourne lawyer.

What surprised me was that my consultant looked human. After so many jokes about lawyers I was prepared to meet someone who matches the existing stereotype.

I realised that we share same passion - travel!

That probably helped to open our conversation. When we moved to the subject Warwick immediately cut to the chase. He asked me questions about facts, established what contractual obligations were and outlined the way he will approach the commercial litigation.

It took this Melbourne lawyer just 10 minutes to explain why and how I would win my dispute. I left the office in Mordialloc with the confidence.

Two months later my dispute with the business partner was resolved.
I "won" $25,000 and that was enough to back up my decision to hire these Melbourne lawyers as my permanent legal service.

An icing on the cake was the fact that being not city but "suburban" Melbourne lawyers, they are able to charge less - isn't it good?

My advice to all business people: do not be afraid to lose your professional consultants like lawyers or accountants only because you have known them for many years. If it hurts your business - shop around. You have a good chance to get a better and probably - cheaper service.

N.S. - Melbourne businessman
(I do not want to use my full name because the potential legal implications)