Specialist Construction, Strata and Property Lawyers
Resolving disputes between contractors, owners, developers, strata schemes, consultants no matter how big or small, or complex the issues. We provide the most effective advice and achieve the best solutions.
Welcome to Williamson Lawyers
Williamson Lawyers was established with the aim of providing expert legal assistance to clients in the construction industry, including the strata community, homeowners, builders, developers, engineers and consultants.
The firm prides itself on its personalised service, attention to detail and the ability to resolve complex disputes at realistic prices within the best achievable time frame.
With a wealth of knowledge and experience in construction law, property law and strata law, the firm can resolve the most complex and unusual problems and will assist in relation to small claims as well significant claims involving multiple parties and substantial amounts.
Our Principles
Constantly progress towards the client's objective, avoid and minimise delay.
When you come on board with us we listen carefully to understand the issues and your objective.
We are specialists in construction and strata law and can get across the issues quickly and economically.
We will test for weaknesses and hone the strengths of your position to offer suggestions and alternatives.
We will create an action plan. We will execute your action plan with determination, using all the resources available, to achieve your objective as quickly and economically as possible.
Ensure the client is always kept informed so that they can make the best decisions.
Issues or opportunities may arise, that is the nature of litigation. Sometimes the action plan needs to be altered.
We are specialists in litigation, we are experts in responding to risks and seizing opportunities.
We will be in touch with you to explain the situation, provide advice, outline the options and make recommendations. We will do our best to put you in control of the situation.
Provide practical and effective legal advice, focused directly on achieving the client's objective.
We do not waffle on about the law. If our opponents create complicated and technical arguments we will not let this waste large amounts of our time at your cost.
We understand you want a practical solution and we will stay focused on the real issues and your objective.
Always be approachable and communicate openly with the client using clear English.
You will always have direct access to the lawyer undertaking all the work on your matter. When you call you will be speaking to a lawyer who has full knowledge of the whole matter, the facts, the issues, the deadlines, the documents, the fees.
We will explain everything in relation to your matter openly and clearly. We will send you reminders and update over email regularly, we will respond promptly when we receive emails from you. You will not need to chase us up for a response.
Our Services
Construction Law
Construction law necessitates a knowledge of building principles and the building industry itself. Our clients include builders, developers, owners, strata schemes and engineers. We are seasoned construction lawyers. We have the diversity to understand your problem, and find the solution.
Property Law
We can assist you on all aspects of property law including retaining wall and fence disputes, easements and access to neighbouring land. We will ensure your rights are properly protected.
Strata Law
Often the legal complexity of a strata dispute outweighs the significance of the issue. We work with strata managers, the strata committee and individual lot owners. We know how both sides see the issues. There is often a sensible and cost effective solution, we will help you find that solution.
Shane Williamson is the principal solicitor and director of Williamson Lawyers
Shane has a reputation for being committed to providing exceptional service and results.
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What Our Customers Have to Say
EXCELLENT Based on 14 reviews Natalie Culey28/03/2023 Williamson Lawyers came highly recommended to us from our industry association. I dealt with Shane. He was professional, reliable and honest. I would recommend Williamson Lawyers to other businesses. An V08/02/2023 From the beginning, Shane was very helpful and knowledgeable with strata law. He gave us guidance through our situation and I am so glad for his assistance over this time. I would recommend Williamson Lawyers to anyone dealing with a strata matter. ross BRODIE29/12/2022 I have served on our committee over the course of 8 years.l am the current chairperson of the committee. Shane Williamson of Williamson Lawyers has represented our owners corporation with his legal counsel over a 2 year period. He has impressed us with his versatility and pofessional knowledge.. Shane has just represented the owners corporation at a recent chalenging NCATS Tribunal of which we had a successful outcome. I have no hesitation in recomending Williamson Lawyers for your strata legal requirements. Lisa Dale13/12/2022 Shane handled a building matter for me succintly and professionally, utilizing excellent strategies and advice to prevent the matter progressing further in a very short period of time. Would thoroughly recommend Shane to anybody who wants a quick thinking lawyer who is available at all times and acts in the clients' best interest. Serge Z07/10/2022 Great service and follow up very accommodating and helpful highly recommend Shane for any strata related matter. Tom Dalton22/09/2022 Shane, helped us respolve a complicated legal matter sucessfully. He is very professional, approachable and easy to deal with. No problems reccomending him to others. Simone McLachlan03/09/2022 Upon moving into a brand new Apartment complex the owners were faced with substantial issues preventing the annual fire safety certification from being granted. Additional inspections, both for fire safety and General building uncovered systemic defects throughout. Shane Williamson was engaged by the Owners Corporation to provide guidance and representation throughout the extensive and detailed Defect claim against the builders insurance fund and the Developer of our Strata Plan. The attention to detail and unwavering patience throughout the process has been exceptional. Shane’s experience with building defect claims has provided the Owners corporation with sound legal advice and representation throughout. Without Shane’s support and dedication, the Owners Corporation would face receiving a suboptimal outcome. Zeljko Dejanovic02/09/2022 We needed a solicitor and Shane came highly recommended. We engaged Shane and won the case, we recovered the debt and our costs and we were only held responsible for one minor defect. A great result and we truly feel Shane's experience, diligence and knowledge made a big difference and got us across the line. Annette Kwan01/09/2022 We operate a construction company and engaged Williamson Lawyers on a range of matters including adjudication application under the Security of Payments Act. We found Shane Williamson attentive, efficient and effective in his advice and strategies. He helped us secure good outcomes in disputes matters. We highly recommend Shane and would engage his firm in all future matters.