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Blue Ocean Law Group℠ | #NewLaw Firms Sydney

Blue Ocean Law Group℠ | #NewLaw Firms Sydney

5.0(34 reviews)See reviews ↓·Sydney

About the company

Blue Ocean Law Group Pty Ltd is an incorporated legal practice in Australia. James D. Ford Esq. is a Licensed Attorney in California, Illinois and Australia, and is admitted (currently inactive) as a Barrister & Solicitor in New Zealand. All legal services relating to United States law, including U.S. Federal law, California law or Illinois law, are currently provided solely by James D. Ford Esq. in his capacity as an individual attorney. In New Zealand, legal services are currently being referred to a hand-picked group of platform members (independent senior lawyers and boutique law firms).

Blue Ocean Law Group Pty Ltd is not presently registered as a law practice entity in California or Illinois. The firm takes an interdisciplinary approach to its personal and commercial law practice. Blue Ocean Law Group was listed in FirmChecker's 'Best Law Firms in Sydney' for 2020-2022. Blue Ocean Strategy® forms part of the firm's DNA. The firm is in the process of 'Charting New Markets' in New Zealand and California. The firm uses Titan Lawyer [Private AI], which includes [65+] pre-optimised prompts. The firm offers traditional legal services and a self-service digital legal platform.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Sydney clients facing urgent legal problems, from property purchases to tenancy disputes over bond recovery at the Tribunal, describe a practice centred on James, whose involvement shapes nearly every account. Those who arrived without prior experience of legal proceedings found him patient and thorough, with options set out in plain terms and the relevant law cited. The speed of his responses comes up repeatedly, including a meeting arranged within an hour of first contact and callbacks on the same day, with advice continuing well past the initial conversation.

An aspect raised across a number of reviews is his habit of grasping the wider context before offering strategic direction, and his manner is remembered as professional yet genuinely approachable. Business law matters in overseas jurisdictions and patent work also feature in accounts, alongside investigative efforts taken on a client's behalf without additional charge. Several describe the fees as reasonable and the attitude fair. Outcomes include resolved tenancy agreements and recovered bonds, with clients stating they would use him again for future needs.

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Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Angelica Kokkalis5 March 2026

I'm very grateful for all the advice and help in my business law cases in San Diego and Illinois. James was extremely personable and helpful, and he did great investigative work to find answers. He was also able to assist me with patent law as welll. I was very pleased with his help and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for legal assistance.

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sherry Wilson28 August 2025

★★★★★ Lifesaving Lawyers: International [California + Australia] Family Law Property Settlement Dispute James D. Ford, Esq. at Blue Ocean Law Group Everything was on the line. My wealthy, scheming ex had tricked me into a position of weakness and had commenced the formal process to attempt to evict me from my own home, simultaneously pressuring me to accept his low-ball settlement offers. After I engaged Blue Ocean, everything slowly started turning around, starting with the looming threat of eviction in California being removed. Mr. Ford and the entire Blue Ocean team were absolutely professional at all times, listening and fully absorbing the details of my story, my drowning in a constant stream of litigation motions in California, combined with my uncertainty regarding my legal rights in Australia. After 2.5 years of litigation to date, our combined efforts have culminated in a major courtroom victory, which effectively means that I will now be paid my full & fair legal entitlement. --Sherry W.

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Justin Dennis16 July 2025

James has been consistently helpful and thoughtful throughout our work together. He takes the time to understand the bigger picture, offers clear and strategic guidance, and always delivers with professionalism. Highly recommend him if you’re looking for a sharp, dependable attorney who truly adds value.

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Janne Kelly5 October 2024

James has been helping with a couple of legal matters over a number of years. He has been great to me personally and with the matter. I would highly recommend him and his firm.

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Ashraf Said25 August 2023

Meeting with James was a pleasure, I experienced something truly exceptional, and I can't help but share my enthusiasm through this review. The service I received was impeccable. James was not only highly professional but also genuinely friendly, making me feel like a valued client throughout that moment. He was very knowledgeable and provided me with valuable information. His website is an incredible treasure trove of information! The depth and clarity of the content he provides are truly impressive. It's evident that a lot of effort and expertise have gone into curating such a valuable resource. Thank you for creating a platform that’s engaging and very informative. His attention to detail was not limited, yet without sacrificing substance for style. In conclusion, our meeting provided an unforgettable experience, and the knowledge that I received was something truly remarkable. Highly recommended.

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Crystal Polson23 May 2023

James has been great to work with. I called him on a Monday and by Tuesday he had a formal Concerns Notice sent to a person defaming me and my business. He stayed in touch throughout the day, kept me updated regularly and was diligent to ensure we were exercising all of my rights under the law. Thanks, James!

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haim zagroon12 January 2023

Very helpful and thorough advice. James was able to explain the options available to us in detail, and the implications involved. He was knowledgeable and very professional. Would definitely go to him again.

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Contact
+611800023278www.blueocean.lawc/- Work Club Barangaroo, G/201 Kent St, Sydney NSW 2000
Working hours
Monday09:00–17:00
Tuesday09:00–17:00
Wednesday09:00–17:00
Thursday09:00–17:00
Friday09:00–17:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed