Hammonds Law are Dargaville lawyers who have the commitment, experience and ability to deal with complex work as well as our clients’ day-to-day legal needs. We’re local and small enough to provide a personal service yet well-resourced to provide practical and effective legal advice in our main areas of expertise.
The business was established back in 1901, when the region was known as the “roadless north”, the kauri gum trade was in its heyday, and Dargaville was just a small but flourishing settlement in the North. Today, we are a modern law firm with a highly skilled and specialised team that’s proud to deliver value and excellent service.
Most of our clients live and work in the Kaipara and lower Northland region, but we also act on behalf of clients who are based elsewhere in New Zealand and overseas.
To continue to improve the quality of our client service, we acknowledge that our clients are the most important part of our firm. That’s why we focus on being empathetic and respectful, value integrity and are always professional. We listen to our clients’ issues and communicate with clear pathways and cost expectations. We take pride in our work and strive for excellence.
Director
Marcus has quickly established his practice at Hammonds Law and is now a Director. He originally practiced law in his home country of Ireland, before travelling and eventually settling in New Zealand. Before joining Hammonds Law in 2017, he worked for a major trustee company in Auckland for six years. Marcus has extensive experience with wills, trusts and estate matters and all types of property transactions.
Director
Alistair graduated from Waikato University in 1996 with a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Social Sciences. After spending some time overseas and working in various law firms as a paralegal, he returned to Northland in 2004. Alistair is now a proprietor of Hammonds Law. He engages in a wide range of property and commercial matters including conveyancing, farm sales and purchases, trust formations and restructuring, business transactions, estate planning, wills and employment matters.
Practice Manager
Dargaville born and bred, Eryn has filled various roles at Hammonds Law since joining the team in 2000. As Practice Manager, she looks after management of staff, marketing and promotion, day to day business affairs, and trust and general accounting tasks. In 2018, she graduated from Massey University with a Diploma of Business Studies, completed whilst working full-time. Eryn has also been a Kaipara District Councillor since 2019.
Associate Legal Executive
Cherie was born and raised in the Kaipara District and returned to work at Hammonds Law in 2019 after a brief sabbatical. After 20 years’ administration and secretarial experience in law firms, Cherie became a qualified and Registered Legal Executive. She completed her NZ Diploma in Legal Executive Studies in 2011. As well as establishing her own clients, Cherie works closely with Alistair Hammond and Marcus Quinn, assisting with residential and rural property transactions, subdivisions, estates and personal law matters.
Law Clerk
Ema Wall is a Solicitor/Barrister admitted in Argentina with more than 12 years’ experience in her home country. She worked as an Attorney of the State Prosecutor Office and was an associate in a law firm in Argentina, advising on commercial law and estate matters, and completed a postgraduate degree as a Specialist/Master in Administrative Law before coming to New Zealand. Ema joined the firm in 2021 as a Law Clerk and she works closely with the Directors, assisting with trusts, estate planning matters, Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney.
Legal Assistant
Monique returned to Hammonds Law after some time away from work to raise her family. She has worked hard on her return to become a senior Legal Secretary and now assists Alistair Hammond with his practice and helps his clients with their legal requirements. She excels at handling tasks like drafting legal documents, managing schedules, maintaining files and assisting with the all-important client communication.
Costing Clerk
Sharron joined the team at Hammonds Law in 2012. Her role involves ensuring the correct allocation of all cost codes and preparing all invoices to our clients, settlement statements and distribution statements. Over the years, Sharron has worked throughout New Zealand and Australia in various bookkeeping and accounting roles, and she is a wonderful asset to the team. When not at work, she gets the most joy out of spending time with her grandchildren, playing golf and travelling.
Trust Account Administrator
Rosa joined Hammonds Law in 2021. She has worked in offices for most of her working career in different organisations such as Hospitality, Medical, Consumer and Professional companies. Rosa is known as the face of Hammonds Law, taking care of clients at reception and she has recently been promoted to Trust Account Administrator. She has a passion for music, singing, and doing fundraisers for good causes.
Receptionist
Zoe is fast moving up the ranks at Hammonds Law, starting as an after-school employee, she is already working full time as our receptionist and deeds clerk. Zoe is learning a lot about the running of our law office, upskilling in administration, costing and secretarial tasks. You will likely meet Zoe on your visit to our office where she will be happy to help direct you in your legal requirements.
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