Business Details
14 Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Legal Partner in Mandurah
Established in 2012, we are a Mandurah-based law firm committed to delivering clear, accessible legal solutions for individuals and businesses. Our team combines experience from top-tier law firms with a local focus, ensuring clients receive expert advice without metropolitan-level fees. We prioritise transparency, avoiding complex legal jargon to ensure clients fully understand their options and outcomes. With expertise in criminal law, family law, commercial law, and estate planning, we handle complex matters with professionalism and dedication.Our community involvement includes pro bono work and sponsorships, reflecting our commitment to supporting local organisations and residents. We offer after-hour consultations for convenience and maintain strict confidentiality to protect client interests. Our success in litigation, dispute resolution, and transactional work has solidified our reputation as a trusted legal partner in the Peel region.
Services
Criminal Law
Family Law
Wills & Estates
Commercial Law
Employment Law
Property Law
Business Succession
Litigation
Pro Bono Services
Community Legal Education
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer expertise from top-tier law firm backgrounds at competitive local rates
- Our lawyers are based in Mandurah, eliminating the need for Perth-level fees
- We handle complex legal matters with proven success in litigation and dispute resolution
- Our team provides clear, jargon-free legal advice tailored to client needs
- We maintain strong community ties through pro bono work and local sponsorships
What people say
Highly recommended
Prompt service
Great results
Professional and friendly
Excellent representation
Services
Criminal Law
We provide robust defence representation for criminal and traffic offences in Western Australian courts. Our team advises on legal rights, prepares court documentation, and advocates for optimal outcomes in matters ranging from assault and drug offences to traffic violations. With experience in Magistrates, District, and Supreme Courts, we ensure clients understand procedures and potential consequences while maintaining aggressive defence strategies.
Wills & Estates
Our estate planning services include drafting legally binding wills, establishing testamentary trusts, and advising on powers of attorney. We help clients protect assets, minimise taxation impacts, and ensure clear succession plans. Specialised services cover will disputes, probate administration, and executor guidance, with secure storage options for important documents.
Commercial Law
We assist businesses with contracts, property transactions, and corporate governance. Services include drafting commercial agreements, advising on business structures, facilitating mergers and acquisitions, and resolving disputes. Our expertise extends to franchising, intellectual property, and workplace relations, supporting clients from start-ups to established enterprises.
Family Law
We handle family law issues including divorce, property settlements, and parenting arrangements. Our collaborative approach prioritises amicable resolutions while preparing for court representation when needed. Services cover domestic violence orders, spousal maintenance, and child custody matters, with emphasis on protecting client interests and family welfare.
Employment Law
We represent both employers and employees in industrial relations matters. Services include drafting employment contracts, advising on workplace policies, and resolving unfair dismissal claims. Our team appears before Fair Work Commission and Industrial Relations Commission, addressing discrimination cases, redundancy issues, and employment agreement disputes.
People
Trent Petherick
Director
With extensive experience from top-tier law firms, Trent specialises in criminal law, commercial litigation, and business transactions. He combines advocacy skills with practical legal solutions for individuals and businesses in Mandurah.
Jenny Shumack
Wills & Estates Specialist
Jenny focuses on estate planning, will preparation, and probate administration. She helps clients create legally sound succession plans while providing clear guidance on testamentary trusts and power of attorney matters.
Joe Ablitt
Commercial Lawyer
Joe advises businesses on commercial law matters including contracts, property transactions, and corporate governance. His expertise supports clients through complex legal challenges in business operations and growth strategies.
Deearnah Truran-Fowler
Criminal Lawyer
Deearnah represents clients in criminal defence matters, focusing on achieving favourable outcomes through thorough case preparation and courtroom advocacy in Western Australian jurisdictions.
Questions
What areas of law does Petherick Cottrell Lawyers specialise in?
We specialise in criminal law, family law, commercial law, employment law, and estate planning including wills and probate.
Do you offer after-hours legal consultations?
Yes, we provide after-hour consultations to accommodate clients' urgent legal needs and scheduling requirements.
Are your legal services available locally in Mandurah?
All our lawyers operate from Mandurah, offering Perth-level expertise without metropolitan fees for local residents and businesses.
How do you handle complex legal matters?
Our team combines experience from top-tier law firms with practical solutions to address complex legal challenges effectively.
What community initiatives do you support?
We actively participate in pro bono work and sponsor local organisations including sporting clubs and community services in the Peel region.
