Dobson Mitchell Allport
About the company
Dobson Mitchell Allport is a Tasmanian legal practice that has been serving Tasmania since 1834. It offers a full range of legal advisory and advocacy services to individuals, businesses, governments and not-for-profit organisations. The firm has offices in Hobart and Devonport. Its lawyers have ongoing relationships with Hobart Community Legal Service, the Tenants Union of Tasmania, Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania and Women’s Legal Service Tasmania.
David Harper is Managing Director. James Ramsay is a Director. Esme Wong is a Principal Lawyer. Amelia Goss is a Consultant. Craig Green is Counsel. Aimee Hope and Audrey Clarkson are Associates. Linda Connelly is a Senior Associate. Felicity Breaden is a Lawyer. Pia Robertson is a Senior Conveyancing Paralegal. Lilly Laycock is a Receptionist.
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She is just Excellent!. All our journey was absolutely smoth and professionally guided by her. I highly recommend her.
My elder brother recommended Esme Wong (Lawyer) at Dobson Mitchell Allport, when I was experiencing visa issues and running out of time to finalise my application. From our first conversation, Esme gave me great confidence. She handled everything with professionalism and successfully turned my rejected nomination into an approved nomination. Her communication was excellent, and she guided me through each step of the application process, making everything clear and stress-free. She was always prompt in responding to my emails and phone calls, providing clear and detailed information. I greatly appreciated her support and dedication. I highly recommend Esme Wong to anyone seeking reliable and professional visa assistance. Thank you, Esme , for all your help.
I chose Dobson Mitchell due to the exceptional expertise and professionalism of Esme Wong, who stands out as both a highly skilled lawyer and a knowledgeable migration specialist. Her capabilities and breadth of experience are truly unmatched. My two brothers and I successfully obtained our permanent residency through her guidance, and the entire process was handled smoothly and efficiently. Notably, she was able to turn my brother’s previously rejected Tasmanian nomination into a successful outcome, demonstrating her deep understanding and strategic approach. Having lived in Australia for some time, I can confidently say that I have not encountered a lawyer of her calibre. Esme Wong has been instrumental in our journey, and her support has made a significant difference in our lives.
I can’t recommend Esme highly enough! From start to finish, she has been absolutely amazing—professional, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable. Throughout my entire immigration journey, she guided me with clarity and confidence, always making me feel reassured and well taken care of. Her attention to detail and dedication truly made all the difference. Thanks to her expertise, everything went smoothly, and she helped bring my immigration process to a perfect conclusion. I’m beyond grateful for all her support. If you’re looking for someone reliable, professional, and genuinely caring, Esme is the best choice. Thank you again for everything! Love you Esme!!!
Esme Wong at Dobson Mitchell Allport provided excellent support with my visa application. She was very professional, knowledgeable, and explained every step of the immigration process clearly. She always responded quickly to my questions and guided me with great care throughout the whole process. Since my previous visa was close to expiring, she handled my case as a priority, which gave me great peace of mind. Thanks to her support, my 491 visa was successfully granted, I truly appreciate her dedication and highly recommend Esme to anyone looking for a reliable and professional immigration lawyer.
My lawyer, Esme Wong, was exceptional throughout my visa application process. She was always quick to respond to my emails and consistently provided clear and detailed information. I truly appreciated her honesty and direct approach — she is realistic and never gives false hope, which gave me confidence and peace of mind during a stressful time. Her work reflects a high level of knowledge and professionalism. I’m very grateful for her support and highly recommend her services.
Outstanding exceptional and professional service. Mr Jibril Khalid was efficient, genuinely helpful and worked tirelessly including after hours to attend to my complex case and I am so grateful to Mr Khalid as his amazing management and handling of my case has resulted in a positive outcome. I highly recommend Mr Khalid and Dobson Mitchell Allport. Transparent, accountable and professional. Made me feel valued and appreciated. So very grateful for a successful result. 🙏🏼 Puspa
Law firms & solicitors in Hobart compared
Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 12 businesses in this category in Hobart are compared.
| Rank | Provider | Rating | Reviews | Open Sat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D & X Legal | ★ 4,9 | 40 | No |
| 2 | Hall Payne Lawyers Hobart | ★ 4,8 | 95 | No |
| 3 | Paula Sutherland & Associates Lawyers | ★ 4,7 | 50 | No |
| 4 | Advocate Lawyers Hobart | Hobart Based Lawyers | ★ 4,7 | 41 | No |
| 5 | Fernando Legal | ★ 5,0 | 8 | Yes |
| 6 | Dobson Mitchell Allport (this page) | ★ 4,5 | 185 | No |
