FRIENDLY | CAPABLE | PROFESSIONAL

Welcome To Creswick McCarthy

Creswick McCarthy Solicitors and Barristers is a friendly, capable, professional and well-established solicitor practice serving legal clients in Warilla, Shellharbour and the Illawarra generally. We also represent international clients who have interests here.

Our lawyers and paralegals are among the most experienced and capable in the Illawarra.

However, the precious commodity at our firm is our clients.

Unlike larger law firms, at Creswick McCarthy we do not treat our valued clients in an impersonal or detached way. Our goal at Creswick McCarthy is to offer a legal service that is tailored as closely as possible to our clients’ individual needs. Our feedback from clients indicates we are achieving that goal

Services

Property & Conveyancing law

Wills & Estates law

Criminal & Traffic Law

Business & Commercial Law

Dispute Resolution & Litigation law

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Our Core Values

Our goal – To achieve lasting and realistic solutions of maximum value to our clients.

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Client focussed

We regard our clients as the absolute core of our business. We listen and promptly respond to our clients. We advise our clients about solutions that may have value for them. We do not focus on what our clients want to be told, but on what they need to be told in order to achieve realistic and lasting outcomes. We also regard our clients as an integral part of our team, recognising their realistic needs and expectations.

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Integrity and ethics

We consider ourselves to be bound by a duty of candour in all communications with clients and opponents alike. Speaking truth to power is vitally important, as are our high ethical standards.

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Change management

We recognise that change is a fact of life. We strive to help our clients to cope with and plan for change in all work we perform for them. That involves being able to look over the horizon, to perceive potential threats and advantages that may not be immediately obvious. We engage in ongoing legal education with an eye on self and team improvement.

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Embracing essential skills

We regard the essential abilities of lawyers to include; oral and written communication, advocacy, competent document drafting, negotiation skills, problem solving, timely response, personal and professional resilience in the face of change. These skills are what we hone for the advantage of our clients.

What our clients say

I have had the privilege of working with Neill from Creswick McCarthy Solicitors in regards to a litigation matter which was quite lengthy and detailed. Neill was professional and honest the whole way through, and he kept me well informed about the process and updated me on the litigation regularly. My case was particularly stressful and thanks to the staff at Creswick McCarthy, especially Neill, I was able to relax knowing that it was being dealt with in a timely and competent manner. The costs of the process were fully explained up front and they were extremely reasonable and fair. The matter was resolved with a favourable outcome for me, and I can’t recommend them highly enough.

Daz Hahn

As a first time home buyer, I was nervous about the procedures and red tape, and the very real possibility of getting it wrong. I’m so glad I worked with Creswick McCarthy, they walked me gently through the process, made sure it was all done right and made the whole thing very easy and stress free. I will always be grateful to them, and I’d recommend them to anybody who wants to be dealt with as a person rather than a case number.

Julie Harm

My wife and I have been using Creswick McCarthy Solicitors and Barristers for over two decades now and have never felt more comfortable and appreciative of their service, professionalism and support.

Over the years they have quietly, efficiently and with great attention to detail helped us with numerous property purchases and commercial lease and business sale transactions. Occasionally we have had the need to be represented in Courts and Tribunals and have always been pleased with the outcomes. The team is always prepared to listen and thoroughly explain the process. Warren is extremely knowledgeable in all areas of law most notably in property and business and has a laser focus and attention to detail. Neill primarily works as a Court advocate and has extensive experience in Courts and Tribunals and is well respected in the field. No practice can run without the help and support of the conveyancing and paralegal staff. Both Terri and Lisa have a positive can-do attitude and professional and friendly approach and nothing is too difficult for them. In summary we have been very fortunate to have the guidance and support of Creswick McCarthy.

Paul and Karen Hepplewhite

In 2020 my life was turned upside down by a false allegation by my ex-wife. I was wrongfully arrested, charged along with an ADVO placed upon me. As a result of the allegation I lost my Working With Children Check number, was stood down from my lecturing position, removed from my home and was struggling to see my child. I had a grueling 12 month wait until my hearing date. However, I was represented by Mr Neill McCarthy. I was recommended Neill and his firm in the highest degree by one of his former clients.

Once meeting Mr McCarthy for the first time I felt comfortable breaking my case down and knew I was in good hands. In the lead up to my hearing Neill was not only supportive in my matter, he had various consultations with me in relation to the factual evidence of what actually happened within a timeline of events to ensure there were no discrepancies not covered. On the hearing day, Mr McCarthy arrived prepared and confident. I could not only sense it, I could confidently see it. Mr McCarthy’s cross examination techniques were to the point, effective and he exposed the truth. It was clear he knew the law well and presented it to all parties in the Courtroom in a smooth, calm and detailed format. Through the breaks in my hearing Mr McCarthy continued to reassure me that he would establish my innocence.

I was completely cleared of the false allegations against me. I cannot thank Neill enough for his professionalism, knowledge of the law, and for seeing my innocence right from the start. He fought for what was right. To this day I fly the Creswick & McCarthy Solicitors & Barristers flag in appreciation.

David Bale

What our clients say

I have had the privilege of working with Neill from Creswick McCarthy Solicitors in regards to a litigation matter which was quite lengthy and detailed. Neill was professional and honest the whole way through, and he kept me well informed about the process and updated me on the litigation regularly. My case was particularly stressful and thanks to the staff at Creswick McCarthy, especially Neill, I was able to relax knowing that it was being dealt with in a timely and competent manner. The costs of the process were fully explained up front and they were extremely reasonable and fair. The matter was resolved with a favourable outcome for me, and I can’t recommend them highly enough.

Daz Hahn

As a first time home buyer, I was nervous about the procedures and red tape, and the very real possibility of getting it wrong. I’m so glad I worked with Creswick McCarthy, they walked me gently through the process, made sure it was all done right and made the whole thing very easy and stress free. I will always be grateful to them, and I’d recommend them to anybody who wants to be dealt with as a person rather than a case number.

Julie Harm

My wife and I have been using Creswick McCarthy Solicitors and Barristers for over two decades now and have never felt more comfortable and appreciative of their service, professionalism and support.

Over the years they have quietly, efficiently and with great attention to detail helped us with numerous property purchases and commercial lease and business sale transactions. Occasionally we have had the need to be represented in Courts and Tribunals and have always been pleased with the outcomes. The team is always prepared to listen and thoroughly explain the process. Warren is extremely knowledgeable in all areas of law most notably in property and business and has a laser focus and attention to detail. Neill primarily works as a Court advocate and has extensive experience in Courts and Tribunals and is well respected in the field. No practice can run without the help and support of the conveyancing and paralegal staff. Both Terri and Lisa have a positive can-do attitude and professional and friendly approach and nothing is too difficult for them. In summary we have been very fortunate to have the guidance and support of Creswick McCarthy.

Paul and Karen Hepplewhite

In 2020 my life was turned upside down by a false allegation by my ex-wife. I was wrongfully arrested, charged along with an ADVO placed upon me. As a result of the allegation I lost my Working With Children Check number, was stood down from my lecturing position, removed from my home and was struggling to see my child. I had a grueling 12 month wait until my hearing date. However, I was represented by Mr Neill McCarthy. I was recommended Neill and his firm in the highest degree by one of his former clients.

Once meeting Mr McCarthy for the first time I felt comfortable breaking my case down and knew I was in good hands. In the lead up to my hearing Neill was not only supportive in my matter, he had various consultations with me in relation to the factual evidence of what actually happened within a timeline of events to ensure there were no discrepancies not covered. On the hearing day, Mr McCarthy arrived prepared and confident. I could not only sense it, I could confidently see it. Mr McCarthy’s cross examination techniques were to the point, effective and he exposed the truth. It was clear he knew the law well and presented it to all parties in the Courtroom in a smooth, calm and detailed format. Through the breaks in my hearing Mr McCarthy continued to reassure me that he would establish my innocence.

I was completely cleared of the false allegations against me. I cannot thank Neill enough for his professionalism, knowledge of the law, and for seeing my innocence right from the start. He fought for what was right. To this day I fly the Creswick & McCarthy Solicitors & Barristers flag in appreciation.

David Bale