Donovan Oates Hannaford Legal + Conveyancing
About the company
Donovan Oates Hannaford Legal + Conveyancing is a local Port Macquarie Hastings law firm that has been servicing the region since 1946. Its team includes Principal Hadyn Oriti, Principal Taylor Horne, Special Counsel Erin Fuller, Conveyancer Tahleia Prussing, and Lawyer Taylor Dand.
The firm is involved in community groups including Port Macquarie Chamber of Commerce, Hastings Business Women's Network, Rotary, Charles Sturt University Port Macquarie Campus Advisory Committee, Life Education NSW, and Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service. The firm's liability is limited by a scheme approved under professional standards legislation.
What customers say
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Congratulations on being recognised at the 2026 Business Port Macquarie Awards for Professional & Business Services category. Well deserved for the care and dedication your whole team provide to clients.
Taylor Horn. Thank you so much. Taylor supported me all the way through to the very end of my case. She has been incredibly helpful at every stage. She is polite, respectful, and her attitude is truly outstanding. She understands her work extremely well and always provides clear, confident guidance. Her responses are fast, and she never leaves you waiting. I strongly recommend her to anyone looking for a professional, reliable, and genuinely caring lawyer.
I would like to say a very big thankyou to Hadyn and all of his excellent team, they have all been nothing but, helpfull and professional, in my journey over the last 2 years, and would highly recommend DOH Law to anyone requiring legal assistance. Kindest Regards. Wayne Hansen.
I'm not a well woman and leaving my home is a big deal. One of the lawyers, Hayden came to my home and helped me sort out my will. The girls on the phone were nice and Sally, very professional, kept intact with me . A lot has happened and l need to sort things out differently. I asked to settle the account and come back later. That was no problem at all. Very good service all round. Thank you
Haydn, Cathie & the team at DOH have been absolutely amazing during the past 12 months while trying to finalise my Mum's estate. To say it was complicated is an understatement but by working together we got through it & we were able to finalise. Thanks for the updates, humour, sound advice & professionalism. Haydn & Cathie your efforts were truly appreciated by the family at a tough time. Kindest regards Judy
I have had a number of dealings with Donovan Oates Hannaford Legal and have found them to be extremely helpful and understanding of my needs. The staff are very pleasant and have an excellent understanding of the law. I would have no issue in recommending them.
Hadyn and everyone else at DOH helped us negotiate a prolonged, complicated property sale in a most professional, competent and considerate manner. Could not have expected anything better. Now, for our next purchase!
Law firms & solicitors in Port Macquarie compared
Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 5 businesses in this category in Port Macquarie are compared.
| Rank | Provider | Rating | Reviews | Open Sat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rayners Lawyers | ★ 4,9 | 39 | No |
| 2 | Hannaway Lawyers | ★ 4,8 | 71 | No |
| 3 | Donovan Oates Hannaford Legal + Conveyancing (this page) | ★ 4,7 | 33 | No |
| 4 | Lindeman Lawyers | ★ 4,5 | 87 | No |
| 5 | Tony Cox Lawyers & Conveyancers | ★ 4,3 | 38 | No |