Facing a dispute over money, a contract, property, business or another legal obligation? Get clear advice on your rights, your options and the best way forward before the dispute becomes more costly.
I am owed money and need to recover a debt
Debt recovery, unpaid invoices, loans, outstanding accounts and enforcement of civil judgments.
Someone has breached a contract
Contract disputes, unpaid services, failed agreements, commercial contracts and claims for damages.
We can help you understand the claim, assess your position and prepare a practical response.
I have a property or boundary dispute
Disputes involving property, boundaries, damage, ownership, neighbours and other property-related issues.
Civil disputes can affect your finances, business, property and reputation. Whether you are trying to recover money, defending a claim or resolving a contractual disagreement, getting the right legal advice early can make a significant difference.
At MC Lawyers & Associates, our civil lawyers in Melbourne provide practical advice and representation across a range of civil disputes. We focus on understanding the commercial and personal consequences of your dispute, explaining your options clearly and pursuing a resolution that makes sense for your circumstances.
Where possible, we look for opportunities to resolve disputes through negotiation or mediation before they reach a courtroom. When court proceedings are necessary, we prepare your matter carefully and represent your interests throughout the litigation process.
The Victorian Magistrates’ Court hears civil disputes involving debts, damages and other monetary claims up to $100,000, while higher-value matters may fall within the jurisdiction of a higher court.
Contract Disputes
Advice and representation for disputes involving breached, unpaid or disputed contracts, including commercial agreements and service contracts.
Debt Recovery
Assistance recovering unpaid invoices, loans, outstanding accounts and other debts, including enforcement of civil judgments.
Commercial Disputes
Practical legal support for businesses and individuals involved in commercial disagreements, financial disputes and contractual claims.
Property & Boundary Disputes
Advice regarding property-related disagreements, boundary issues, property damage and other civil disputes involving real property.
Breach of Contract Claims
If another party has failed to meet their contractual obligations and caused you financial loss, we can assess your rights and potential remedies.
Damages & Compensation Claims
We can advise on claims seeking compensation for financial loss arising from contractual breaches, negligence and other civil wrongs.
Civil Litigation & Court Representation
When negotiation does not resolve the dispute, we can prepare and represent you in appropriate court proceedings.
The Magistrates’ Court of Victoria provides several civil debt enforcement mechanisms, including attachment of debt, attachment of earnings, instalment orders and warrants to seize property.
We start by listening to what happened, reviewing the relevant documents and identifying the key legal and commercial issues.
You will receive practical advice about your position, potential risks, available remedies and the most sensible way to proceed.
Where appropriate, we negotiate with the other party or their lawyer and explore mediation or other dispute resolution options.
A civil dispute generally involves a disagreement between individuals, businesses or organisations concerning legal rights or obligations. Common examples include debt disputes, contract disputes, property disputes and claims for damages.
No. Many civil disputes can be resolved through negotiation, mediation or another form of dispute resolution without proceeding to a full hearing. Early legal advice can help you understand whether settlement is appropriate for your circumstances.
Yes. We can advise you on debt recovery options, including negotiation, issuing appropriate legal correspondence, commencing proceedings where appropriate and enforcing a judgment if payment is not made.
Do not ignore it. If you have been served with a civil claim, you may have strict time limits to respond. We can review the claim, explain your options and help you prepare an appropriate response.
For example, in the Victorian Magistrates’ Court, a defendant generally has 21 days after being served with a complaint to file a defence. Failing to respond can expose a defendant to a default judgment.
Our office is located at 330 Keilor Road, Niddrie, and we assist clients throughout Melbourne and surrounding suburbs, including Niddrie, Essendon, Moonee Ponds, Airport West, Keilor, Avondale Heights, Broadmeadows, Sunshine, Footscray and Werribee.
Whether you are trying to recover money, defending a claim or dealing with a commercial or property dispute, our team can help you understand where you stand and what to do next.
Keilor, Avondale Heights, Broadmeadows, Sunshine, Footscray, Werribee, and the wider north-west region.
Don’t let a civil dispute become more complicated than it needs to be.
Floor 1, 330 Keilor Rd
Niddrie VIC 3042
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Get clear, practical legal advice about your dispute and understand your options before deciding what to do next.
