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What Litigation Lawyers Are Really Here to Do
You’re not here to rehash every email or explain your frustration from scratch. You’re here to find out whether this can be resolved and how. A litigation lawyer should be able to narrow the issue, map out what’s possible, and give you the structure to move it forward. You’re not buying support. You’re buying progress.
Assess whether there is a claim or breach
Confirm which law and forum apply
Send a demand or respond to one
Explain how formal proceedings would work
Draft and file pleadings or a defence
Prepare evidence and request third-party documents
Organise mediation or hearing preparation
Finalise orders or take enforcement action
Where Litigation Lawyers Make the Biggest Mistakes and How We Avoid Them
Litigation doesn’t collapse because someone missed a deadline.
Not usually.
It collapses because somewhere along the way, the lawyer stopped thinking about what the client was actually trying to resolve.
We see it too often: matters run on momentum, not strategy.
Letters sent to show movement, not to move anything.
Court dates managed like logistics, not opportunities to control the shape of the dispute.
We don’t work like that.
We take on litigation because, sometimes, it’s the right thing to do. Not just legally, but ethically.
Because someone crossed a line, and letting it stand would say too much about what you’re willing to accept.
So we act.
Not to posture.
Not to escalate blindly.
But to move the matter toward resolution with structure, with pressure when it’s needed, and with discipline always.
The biggest mistake litigation lawyers make is forgetting why they’re there. We don’t.
We’re here to get it done and to do it properly.
Sincerely,
Mark Lazarus
Director, Lazarus Legal
Barry Lazarus, Litigation Lawyer
No one plans for litigation. By the time someone calls a lawyer like Barry, something’s already broken: a promise, a payment, a relationship, a silence that went too far.
Barry has been practising law since 1975. He has worked in boardrooms, courtrooms, franchise networks, and liquidation hearings. In 2021, he cross-examined a Supreme Court-appointed liquidator over failures in a public examination. He also sits on the board of Monster Energy’s Australian subsidiary. These things are not the point. But they’re part of the picture.
Clients come to Barry when they don’t want theatre. When they’ve already tried the reasonable version of events. When it matters, what happens next?
You don’t choose a litigator because you want to fight. You choose one because, for better or worse, you’re in one.
Situations Where Legal Representation Becomes Critical
When You're Taking Legal Action
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You’re owed money, and the other side has gone quiet
You’ve invoiced, followed up, and been ignored. It's a clear breach, and the delay is affecting your business. You're ready to enforce it formally. -
A builder or contractor has left things half-finished
They stopped turning up or refused to fix what was wrong. You’ve paid most of what’s owed, and nothing’s moving. You need legal weight behind your next step. -
Someone left your business and took your clients or materials
An ex-employee, partner or contractor is using your IP, client lists, or internal systems. Informal warnings haven’t worked. It’s time to protect what’s yours. -
You’ve been excluded from a company you helped build
You’ve lost access to records, accounts, or decision-making. You’re not being paid. The relationship’s broken down, and now you’re looking to assert your rights.
When You’re Being Put on the Back Foot
You’ve received a legal letter and aren’t sure what it means
They say you breached a contract or owe money, and want it fixed or paid now. You’re not sure if it’s accurate, but ignoring it isn’t an option.
A statutory demand just landed and the clock is ticking
You have 21 days to respond. If you don’t, the company risks liquidation. Even if you dispute the debt, the process is strict and unforgiving.
You’ve been served with court papers and don’t know the next move
A Statement of Claim or tribunal notice has arrived. It’s serious, time-bound, and needs a considered legal response not just a gut reaction.
A tenant, staff member or customer has made a formal complaint
It could be Fair Work, NCAT, or another regulator. Even if you’re confident in your position, a misstep now could make things much worse later.
Four decades spent standing up for what’s right, not just what’s winnable.
When you’re dealing with something that could define your future legally, financially, or personally, you don’t choose litigation lawyers the way you choose a service provider.
You choose them the way you’d choose a surgeon. Not for charm. Not for cost. But because they’ve seen what you’re facing, and know how to manage it when there’s no room for error.
This isn’t a pitch. It’s a glimpse into the kind of matters we’ve handled. The pressure we’ve worked under. And the trust we’ve earned from clients who couldn’t afford to get it wrong.
120+ Litigation Matters Handled
140+ Business and Partnership Breakdowns
Over 80% Resolved Before Trial
$5,000 to $15 Million Dispute Range
- Ready when you are
Ask More From Your Litigation Lawyers.
What to Know About Litigation Lawyers Before You Get Started
What does a litigation lawyer do in Australia?
A litigation lawyer is a qualified legal practitioner who assists individuals and businesses in resolving civil disputes through negotiation, mediation, or formal court proceedings.
In Australia, litigation lawyers often handle matters involving breach of contract, property disputes, shareholder disagreements, insolvency actions, debt recovery, and other commercial conflicts.
Their role may involve:
- Assessing the legal merits of a case
- Drafting pleadings, affidavits and correspondence
- Representing clients in court or alternative dispute resolution processes such as mediation or arbitration
- Advising on litigation risks, costs and settlement options
Litigation lawyers in Australia are regulated by state-based legal profession laws, such as the Legal Profession Uniform Law (NSW). To practise, they must hold a practising certificate and be registered with the relevant state legal authority.
For example, in New South Wales, registration is through the NSW Law Society:
https://www.lawsociety.com.au/
When should I engage a litigation lawyer?
You should consider engaging a litigation lawyer as soon as a dispute becomes likely to escalate or when legal rights or financial interests are at risk. Early involvement of a lawyer can help you:
Preserve evidence
Comply with procedural rules (such as those found in the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 2005 (NSW))
Avoid legal missteps that might prejudice your position
Explore cost-effective settlement options before proceedings are filed
In civil matters, delays in obtaining legal advice can also impact your ability to comply with limitation periods or file appropriate defences.
What is the litigation process in Australia?
What types of cases do litigation lawyers typically handle?
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