Clarke & Gee Lawyers

Clarke & Gee Lawyers is a law firm based in Launceston, Tasmania. Its history dates back to 1891, and the firm name "Clarke & Gee" was first used in 1932 and has been used ever since. The current director is Rick Reid.

Past partners include Geoff Chaplin, John Wilson, Don Wing, Ray Bailey, Bruce Doolan, Tim Ellis and Philip Welch. In 1950, partner Don Gee purchased the property opposite the supreme court in Cameron Street, Launceston. The firm has a team of legal professionals and support staff.

Settlements and property transfers represent the area where Clarke & Gee Lawyers in Launceston earns its most consistent praise, with clients describing a smooth and well-managed process. Several reviewers name Rick and Jorjiana, noting their professional manner and the care taken to keep clients informed, while the wider team is credited with completing a condensed settlement on schedule. One experienced property flipper remarks that the support received was quick, efficient and thorough, and that a referred friend reported similarly positive treatment. Punctuality comes up often, particularly around settlement deadlines being met without last-minute complications.

Elsewhere, reviewers describe frustrations with estate administration and court-related matters, pointing to lengthy delays, difficulty obtaining responses about payments from trust accounts, and a perceived lack of accountability when matters stalled. Communication problems and broken commitments appear in those accounts, along with concerns about representation at hearings. Across the feedback, the conveyancing work is consistently well regarded for its responsiveness and named staff, while the more complex litigation and estate matters attract the bulk of the criticism surrounding timeliness and follow-up.