Client care
at our core
A different kind of law firm
Specialists in client legal solutions
For Individuals
We can help you with a range of legal solutions that will cover most issues or needs you’ll face over a lifetime:
- Residential Property Transactions
- Wills & Powers of Attorney
- Estate Administration
- Trusts & Asset Planning
- Dispute Resolution
- Contracting Out Agreements
- Employee Employment Issues
For People in Business
We have retained the former Knapps’ Lawyers commercial and litigation teams who will continue to offer specialist advice in the following areas of law:
- Commercial & Rural Property Transactions
- Subdividing & Development
- Business Structures
- Franchises
- Leases
- Contractual Disputes
- Employer Employment Issues
The Client Experience
We know how hard it can be to tell one law firm from another. We all look the same, have the same range of services and claim to have the best legal minds and service to boot.
Naturally we will put our hand up to having all these four qualities, but we don’t consider them to be unique. In our view, they are givens which clients should automatically expect and receive from any legal firm.
So what makes Client Legal Solutions different?
It’s the Client Experience you receive from us and which sets us apart. It’s about your entire journey with the firm and interactions you have with us.
Caring for clients
As our tagline suggests, caring for our clients is at our core and in our eyes, is equally as important to providing the best legal solutions to solve your issue. It’s part of our DNA and it comes from the values of our directors which have been embedded into the culture of the firm.
We care for you like you are part of a close family, and which is demonstrated in the way we talk to you, the way we interact with you and the way we make you feel when dealing with us. It also forms the basis for ensuring our systems and procedures are designed with your needs in mind and not ours.
This is our core promise to you.
BENEFIT FROM
Fixed Fees, No Surprises
We understand that uncertainty about legal fees can be a huge worry for clients. We have tried to take some of that worry away by offering different ways of pricing our services.
Fixed Fees
We can offer fixed fees on many of our core, standard services such as Wills, EPOA, Trusts and residential conveyancing. Please refer to the specific Service Page for pricing.
Estimated Fees
For services that do not fall into the fixed fee bracket, we will give you our best estimate once we have taken your full instructions and agreed with you what work needs to be done. We will review that estimate regularly with you and advise you if we think it is going to be exceeded.
Stage Pricing
For ongoing matters such as large commercial transactions and some dispute resolution, we can discuss with you a price for each stage of the job before moving onto the next stage.
Hourly Rate
For some complex matters including most litigation, our fees will be charged as set out in our Client Contract but we will do our best to give you an indication of the likely overall cost.
CLIENT NEWS
Max, Sara, Cheyenne, Geoff and the Directors at Client Legal Solutions were proud to open their new premises at 279 High Street Motueka in November 2024. The local CLS team, Directors and local associated firms enjoyed a fantastic opening celebration…
It seems like soaring house prices have been with us for a while, and despite a recent softening in the last 12 months (to November 2023), the continuing cost of living crisis means that little has changed for first home…
Embracing Change The new Incorporated Societies Act 2022 is here to modernise how incorporated clubs and societies are run. The new Act impacts the 24,000 incorporated societies of all shapes and sizes throughout New Zealand. Every society has until April…
Uncover the power of contracting out agreements in protecting your investment and ensuring an equitable division of assets. In New Zealand, the excitement of buying a first home often comes with a complex twist: unequal financial contributions. Whether it's savings,…
An EPOA is a crucial tool, allowing a trusted friend or family member to make decisions for you if you're unable to do so. This is especially important during unexpected life changes, illnesses, or accidents. There are two types of…
You’re just carving off a piece of your land and giving it its own Title so it should be simple, right? You will just need a surveyor to draw a few lines on a plan, put it into the local…
What our clients say
I recently worked with Max Palzer when purchasing an E-commerce based gifting business. I was completely new to the process having only ever dealt with the sale and purchase of property. Max guided me through the process end to end, ensuring I knew what to look out for as we went through due diligence and ultimately through to settlement. Max was excellent to deal with, was firm but fair when dealing with other parties on our behalf and got me through some very difficult parts of the transaction. With settlement now complete Max continues to provide excellent assistance and advice as I settle into running the new business. Thanks Max.
I would like to say a big thank you for all of your professional wisdom and support recently. You helped to make the process of becoming a sole owner of my practice streamlined, despite the very short timeframe. I appreciated being kept up to date throughout the process. Louise, you eased much stress by communicating directly with my accountant and bank manager. I learned a lot, as processes and options were explained in a tangible way. It was a holistic experience, with your business knowledge tips being icing on the cake. Most importantly, I experienced the human touch with each interaction with you, Hannah and the office team.
Gerard, Gary and their team offer a seamless “one-stop” legal shop that covers everything from conveyancing to litigation. We have used most of their services at some point and have always been satisfied with the results achieved. Vinpro is a Nelson-based company that specializes in contract bottling and warehouse storage of wine.
Gary and his team have represented our family and commercial entities for over 40 years. They have been very effective in progressing our interests across a broad range of legal work. We recommend them to anyone looking for quality legal advice and representation.
