Providing Expert Legal Assistance with Compassion
At Tiernan Lawyers, we understand that dealing with legal issues can be a daunting and overwhelming experience. That's why we're committed to providing compassionate and expert legal assistance to our clients. Our team of experienced lawyers and conveyancers has been serving the Sutherland Shire and surrounding areas for over 15 years, providing a wide range of legal services to individuals, families, and businesses.
Our Approach
We pride ourselves on our approachable and friendly service, taking the time to understand our clients' concerns and providing clear, concise, and practical legal advice. Our goal is to empower our clients with the knowledge and confidence they need to navigate their legal issues, whether it's a family law matter, a commercial dispute, or a property transaction.
Our Services
At Tiernan Lawyers, we offer a comprehensive range of legal services to cater to the diverse needs of our clients. Our areas of practice include:
Banking & Finance Law
Our banking and finance lawyers work closely with major banks and other financial institutions to achieve commercial results for the banking and finance market. Our services include advice on commercial lending facilities, financial agreements, commercial property development, financing loan transactions, and debt recovery.
Building & Construction Law
Our building and construction lawyers are industry experts with years of experience handling commercial, industrial, rural, and domestic building disputes. Our services include advice on building contracts, construction disputes, property development, and real estate transactions.
Commercial & Corporate Law
Our commercial and corporate lawyers provide advice on company law, shareholder agreements, company formations, mergers and acquisitions, and debt recovery. We also offer litigation services for commercial disputes and negotiations.
Conveyancing
Our conveyancing lawyers have extensive experience in property law, including sale and purchase agreements, mortgages, leases, and property transactions.
Debt Recovery Law
Our debt recovery lawyers provide expert advice on debt recovery, including debt collection, bankruptcy, and insolvency.
Family Law and De Facto Relationships
Our family law and de facto relationships team provides expertise in areas such as divorce, separation, child custody, spousal maintenance, and property settlements.
Wills, Probate & Estate Planning Law
Our wills, probate, and estate planning lawyers offer advice on wills, probate, estate planning, and executorship.
Get in Touch
At Tiernan Lawyers, we're committed to providing exceptional legal services to our clients. If you have any legal concerns or questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. We're here to help.
Lack of Pro-Active Approach
Several reviewers have expressed disappointment with the service delivered by Tiernan Lawyers, citing a lack of pro-active approach and inadequate support. One reviewer, Jacob Ellery, reported feeling locked out of the decision-making process, with hidden costs and outlandish bills for preparing documents. Another reviewer, Daniel, felt frustrated with the firm's failure to follow instructions, adhere to timelines, and provide a clear costs agreement.
Condescending and Unhelpful Communication
Communication breakdowns were a common theme among the reviewers. Jacob Ellery felt that the lawyer was unhelpful, refusing to take responsibility for disappointing work. Daniel reported that the lawyer would take two weeks to return phone calls, often with an excuse rather than a solution. In some cases, the lawyer even blamed external factors, such as the courts or witnesses, for the delays.
Dismal Outcomes and Regret
The reviewers who experienced dismal outcomes felt regret and disappointment with their choice of lawyers. Daniel's case was ultimately unsuccessful due to the lawyer's mistakes, and the statute of limitations expired before a new lawyer could intervene. Jacob Ellery was unsatisfied with the work done and ultimately did it himself.
Lack of Transparency and Accountability
The reviewers felt that Tiernan Lawyers lacked transparency and accountability. Daniel reported that the lawyer took funds from his trust account without approval or knowledge, while Jacob Ellery felt that the lawyer was not transparent about the costs involved. The firm's response to a complaint to the Legal Services Commissioner was also perceived as insufficient.
