Civil Litigation - Nicholas James Lawyers
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Civil Litigation Lawyers
Moonee Valley & Sunbury

Practical Help With Disputes

At Nicholas James Lawyers, we know legal disputes can drain time, money, and energy. That’s why we focus on resolving matters commercially and efficiently – keeping you out of court whenever possible. If you’re in a disagreement, our Moonee Valley and Sunbury civil litigation team will help you take the smartest next step.

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From debt recovery to serious business disputes, we’re here to give you practical legal advice with minimal stress.

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Why work with our
Civil Litigation Lawyers?

  • Friendly, honest advice from experienced litigation lawyers
  • Fast, strategic action to protect your business
  • Focus on early resolution – not dragging you through court
  • Transparent pricing with flexible fee structures
  • Strong support for small businesses through to national clients

Civil Litigation & Dispute Services

Dispute
Resolution

We’ll help you resolve disputes early, privately and cost-effectively – without escalating to court unless absolutely necessary. That includes negotiation, mediation, and other alternative dispute resolution methods.

Debt
Recovery

Unpaid invoices hurting your cash flow? We help businesses recover debts through letters of demand, legal proceedings, or enforcement – fast and professionally.

Building & Property Disputes

Whether it’s a defective build, overdue payment, or lease disagreement, we’ll help protect your interests and find a clear path forward.

Personal Insolvency & Bankruptcy

If you’re facing financial stress, we’ll explain your rights, outline your options, and guide you through the insolvency process with care and clarity.

If someone’s using your brand, designs, or content without permission, we’ll step in to protect what’s yours – with clear advice and strong action.

PROUDLY SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITIES

MEET The Team

NICK TERZIOVSKI

Director

Michael King

Special Counsel

Anthony Scundi

Associate

Nikola Liakis

Lawyer

Frequently Asked Questions

Dispute Resolution involves individuals or businesses who are in dispute attempt to reach an agreement about how to resolve their dispute. Parties may resolve the dispute between themselves or seek assistance from an impartial person such as a Mediator. Types of Dispute Resolution are:

  • Negotiation, which involves parties communicating directly or with the assistance of legal representation in an attempt to reach agreement.
  • Mediation, which involves an impartial person (Mediator) to assist the parties to resolve their dispute.
  • Facilitation, similar to Mediation but is used for groups that are in conflict, such as a Body Corporate.
  • Conciliation, a process in which parties in a dispute attempt to reach an agreement with the assistance of an impartial person (Conciliator). The Conciliator usually has experience in the matter in dispute and can advise the parties of their rights and obligations.
  • Arbitration, which is a formal process in which the parties in dispute present their case to an independent person (Arbitrator) and are bound by the Arbitrator’s decision.
A building dispute arises when a party to a construction contract fails, or is perceived to have failed, to comply with their legal or contractual obligations to a contracting party. Many domestic building disputes are resolved by the parties themselves, through negotiating an outcome that is satisfactory to each party. Construction is a big investment and building disputes that lead to court proceedings can be emotionally and financially draining to the parties involved. Getting the right legal advice early on ana managing building contract disputes efficiently can help minimise the impact they have on a construction company’s profitability and a homeowner’s construction goals. Nicholas James Lawyers can help you enforce and defend your legal and contractual rights.
As soon as you know your company is likely to become insolvent you must take action in order to minimise the losses to creditors. Failing to do so can leave you open to personal liability for the company’s debts. Seeking professional insolvency advice will assist you to objectively assess the situation and obtain advice on your options.
In most states in Australia, a debt can be recovered for up to 6 years after the debt first arose. If you have concerns whether your debt may be too old or is about to expire, contact Nicholas James Lawyers for specialised advice to determine whether your debt can still be pursued.

Generally, a business or individual will seek the assistance of a Lawyer after its own attempts to recover the debt have been unsuccessful. A lawyer can be engaged to place pressure on the debtor and in some circumstances, facilitate meaningful negotiations between the parties.  

See what our clients say about us

gagandeep singh
03:54 08 Jan 25
Amazing and smooth service. 👌Thank you Swati 😊
Jennifer B
02:38 06 Jan 25
This is the second time we’ve used the conveyancing services of Nicholas James Lawyers (previously Premier Conveyancing) and they were amazing yet again. Very responsive to our enquiries, super proactive in following up other parties to ensure they fulfilled their obligations, and very reasonably priced. We had various delays on settlement by the vendor, and we had such peace of mind knowing our side of things was under control, and that we were never the cause of any problems. Highly, highly recommend!
Ana Pavlicic
05:03 20 Dec 24
I've used Nicholas James Lawyers for two settlements and other legal matters. Matt J was quick, efficient and made property settlements really easy and stress free.Very professional and reliable lawyers. Thank you for all your great services.
Brooke O'Brien
06:08 18 Dec 24
We can't recommend Nicholas James Lawyers enough. Nik and his team came recommended to us, and they absolutely did not disappoint. They were efficient and effective with all aspects of our sale. We wouldn't hesitate to use them again in the future.
Anastasia V
22:43 23 Sep 24
Special thanks to Mark and Swati at NJ Lawyers for supporting us recently in the sale of our home and purchase of a new one. Fantastic and professional support from the initial contract review of the property to settlement day, everything went smoothly without any issues in a timely manner. Mark and Swati were extremely helpful when I had questions about things I knew nothing about. I would happily refer NJ Lawyers to everyone for their conveyancing/legal needs in the future.
Lucy Z
10:18 09 Sep 24
Mark was a great support for our Commercial Property settlement. He was responsive, timely and answered all my phone calls, questions and if he needed to get clarification or answers he researched this for me. Would definitely recommend Mark, Matt and the team at NJ.
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