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Need a lawyer in Tasmania? LawyerLink refers your enquiry to a verified local partner firm. A lawyer in our network will be in touch soon. We cover Greater Hobart, Launceston and the Tamar Valley, the North West Coast (Devonport and Burnie), the East and West Coasts, and the Huon Valley. Submit an enquiry online, speak to our 24/7 AI agent on 1800 959 981, or book a callback. Every enquiry is reviewed by our intake team and routed to a partner firm registered to practise in Tasmania.

Tasmania legal help at a glance

State
Tasmania
Service area
TAS metro and regional (8 regions)
Practice areas
9 (criminal, family, personal injury, civil, commercial, property, employment, estate, dispute resolution)
Intake
24/7 AI agent, online form, callback
Consultation modes
Phone, video, in-person (metro & major regional)
Cost to consumer
Free referral service
Tribunal
TASCAT

How it works

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  2. 2

    We Take It From Here

    We pass your enquiry to a partner firm in our network. One that handles your type of matter in your part of the country.

  3. 3

    A Lawyer Gets in Touch

    A lawyer from our partner network will be in touch to walk you through your situation and your options.

  4. 4

    It's Your Call

    If the conversation goes well, you take it forward together. If not, you walk away. No obligation, no cost.

What we help with in Tasmania

Nine practice areas, all live across Tasmania. Tap any to see the state-specific hub.

Family Law

Divorce, custody, property settlements, and domestic matters handled with care.

Common TAS issues: Parenting orders, property settlements, financial agreements, and family-violence orders under the Family Violence Act 2004 (Tas).

See TAS Family Law

Criminal Law

Defence for criminal matters, from minor offences to serious charges.

Common TAS issues: Summary and indictable matters before the Magistrates Court of Tasmania and the Supreme Court, including drug, assault, and Criminal Code Act 1924 (Tas) offences.

See TAS Criminal Law

Personal Injury

Compensation claims for accidents, medical negligence, and workplace injuries.

Common TAS issues: Motor Accidents Insurance Board (MAIB) claims under Tasmania's no-fault scheme, WorkCover Tasmania claims, and public-liability injuries.

See TAS Personal Injury

Property Law

Conveyancing, property disputes, leases, and real estate transactions.

Common TAS issues: Conveyancing under the Land Titles Act 1980 (Tas), strata titles, and rural-property and coastal matters.

See TAS Property Law

Commercial Law

Business contracts, partnerships, corporate governance, and commercial disputes.

Common TAS issues: Business sales, shareholder agreements, commercial leases, and small-business advisory work for Tasmanian operators.

See TAS Commercial Law

Estate Planning

Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and estate administration services.

Common TAS issues: Wills, enduring powers of attorney under the Powers of Attorney Act 2000 (Tas), probate, and Testator's Family Maintenance Act 1912 claims.

See TAS Estate Planning

Dispute Resolution

Mediation, arbitration, and litigation for civil and commercial disputes.

Common TAS issues: Mediation under the Supreme Court rules, commercial arbitration, TASCAT mediation, and pre-litigation conferencing.

See TAS Dispute Resolution

Civil Litigation

Contract disputes, commercial claims, and civil court matters.

Common TAS issues: Contract disputes, TASCAT consumer and tenancy claims, debt recovery, and Supreme Court of Tasmania litigation.

See TAS Civil Litigation

Employment Law

Unfair dismissal, workplace disputes, and employment contracts.

Common TAS issues: Unfair dismissal under the Fair Work Act, general protections claims, long service leave under the Long Service Leave Act 1976 (Tas), and Tasmanian public-sector industrial matters.

See TAS Employment Law

Courts and tribunals in Tasmania

The main forums for Tasmania legal matters. Our partner firms appear regularly across these.

  • Magistrates Court of Tasmania

    Summary criminal matters, committals, family-violence orders, and civil claims up to $50,000.

  • Supreme Court of Tasmania

    Indictable criminal trials, civil claims above $50,000, equity, probate, and appeals.

  • Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia

    Family law, child support, migration review, and federal civil matters.

  • Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (TASCAT)

    Consumer, tenancy, planning, guardianship, and administrative review matters.

  • Coroners Court of Tasmania

    Investigates reportable deaths and fires under the Coroners Act 1995 (Tas).

Major Tasmania Locations

Top cities and centres in our TAS network.

Coverage across Tasmania

Coverage spans Hobart, Launceston, Devonport, and Burnie — Tasmania's four major centres — plus the Huon Valley, East Coast, West Coast, and Bass Strait islands (King Island, Flinders Island). Because Tasmania is a smaller jurisdiction the partner-firm network is concentrated in the four cities; we identify the right firm for your matter during intake.

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Frequently asked questions — Tasmania

What happens after I submit my enquiry?
Most Tasmanian enquiries are routed to a partner firm without delay, including out of hours via our 24/7 AI agent. Urgent matters — bail applications, family-violence order proceedings, after-hours arrests — are prioritised.
Do you cover the North West Coast and East/West Coasts?
Yes. Coverage extends to Devonport, Burnie, the North West Coast generally, and circuit-court towns on the East and West Coasts. For smaller towns we identify during intake which Hobart, Launceston, or NW-coast partner firm services that area.
What is TASCAT and who appears in it?
TASCAT is the Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal — a consolidated tribunal hearing consumer, tenancy, planning, guardianship, and administrative-review matters. Legal representation is permitted in most TASCAT proceedings. Our intake identifies the correct TASCAT stream before routing.
How does the MAIB scheme work in Tasmania?
The Motor Accidents Insurance Board administers a no-fault scheme that provides scheduled benefits to anyone injured in a Tasmanian motor accident. Common-law claims for negligence remain available against the at-fault driver in addition. We route MAIB matters to partner firms whose personal-injury practice handles both scheme and common-law components.
Can I speak with a Tasmanian lawyer by phone or video?
Yes. Phone and video consultations are standard, particularly given the geographic spread of the state. In-person meetings are available in Hobart, Launceston, Devonport, and Burnie.
Are the partner firms registered to practise in Tasmania?
Every firm in our Tasmanian network is registered with the Law Society of Tasmania and holds a current practising certificate. Verification is part of onboarding.

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