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Farrar Gesini Dunn Family & Estate Lawyers

Farrar Gesini Dunn Family & Estate Lawyers

4.9(70 reviews)See reviews ↓·Coffs Harbour

About the company

Farrar Gesini Dunn was founded on 1 July 1995 by Denis Farrar, Olivia Gesini and Jim Dunn. The firm has been in business for 30 years. It is one of the first law firms in Australia to practise exclusively in family law and pioneered Collaborative Law in Australia. The Coffs Harbour office opened in 2024 and is led by local Gillian Hunter. Services include family law, wills and estates (including Elder Law), and conveyancing.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Estate and family legal work at this Coffs Harbour practice is consistently described in terms of care, clarity and calm guidance through difficult circumstances. An aspect raised across a number of reviews is how plainly complicated legal concepts are explained, with clients recalling feeling informed and supported while dealing with probate, disputes over late estates and the preparation of wills.

Gillian Hunter is named frequently for her professionalism, compassion and patience, especially when assisting blended families to protect children through detailed estate documents, and for her skill in negotiation and family law advocacy. Torika Stone also receives warm praise for the efficient handling of estate administration, and reviewers note that both solicitors and office staff were pleasant to deal with. Timely, well-documented advice is a recurring theme, alongside communication that continued before and after each stage, with executors saying they were kept updated as matters moved forward.

Honesty and integrity are mentioned repeatedly in accounts of probate work and beneficiary disputes. Clients describe feeling at ease when setting up wills and supporting documents, and some return for later family planning needs, reflecting trust built on empathy and thorough attention to detail. The work covered includes wills, estate planning, probate, family law and mediation.

Farrar Gesini Dunn Family & Estate Lawyers — Customer photo

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Brodie Delevante27 August 2026

I couldn’t recommend this firm highly enough. Gillian was absolutely incredible — professional, compassionate, knowledgeable and genuinely committed to helping achieve the best possible outcome. Gillian made the whole process feel much easier with her clear advice, attention to detail and excellent communication. She took the time to understand my circumstances and made sure I felt supported and informed every step of the way. The level of expertise and personalised service was exceptional. If you’re looking for an experienced, caring and highly professional lawyer, I would have no hesitation in recommending Gillian and the team. Thank you, Gillian, for your incredible service! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Jodi Young17 August 2026

I have just had my elderly Father to see Gill to get all of his affairs in order. Gill came highly recommended and I can see why. Gill was very patient and explained every step of the process with kindness and grace.i would recommended Gills estate services a million times over. Turning a fairly daunting experience into something positive and easy. Thanks Gill

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Zoe Arndell11 June 2026

I cannot thank Gillian Hunter enough for her support during a difficult dispute involving my late mother's estate. As a beneficiary navigating a challenging situation with the executor, I felt overwhelmed and unsure of the process. Gillian approached my matter with genuine compassion, exceptional communication, and professionalism every step of the way. She always took the time to explain things clearly, kept me informed throughout the process, and worked diligently to achieve a resolution. Her empathy and understanding made a stressful situation much easier to manage. I am incredibly grateful for her guidance and would highly recommend Gillian to anyone as she is both highly skilled and genuinely cares about her clients.

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Marnie Maybon4 April 2026

Gillian's professionalism, ease of communication, responsiveness, and advocacy for her clients is exceptional, and her knowledge and expertise in her practice provided us with confidence as we navigated a complex family law matter.

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Kylie Bury1 April 2026

I can highly recommend Farrar Gesini Dunn Family & Estate Lawyers. Gillian Hunter and Torika Stone have always been professional, knowledgeable and easy to work with, gaining the results that we deserve.

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Francesca Hunter4 March 2026

Gillian at FGD Coffs Harbour provides an excellent estate planning service. She walked my husband and me through all the various pieces in a way that felt easy to understand. She is a skilled listener and took the time to ensure that she understood our wishes and intentions, and how to best represent those in the legal paperwork. It’s a wonderful feeling to have all the legal side of life taken care of. Thanks Gillian!

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Maureen Lowrie7 February 2026

Our experience with Farrar Gesini Dunn Coffs Harbour has been nothing but outstanding. Gillian Hunter’s professionalism and sincerity are commendable and we are thankful for her exceptional legal service. She is a skilled negotiator in mediation and family law matters and a staunch and caring advocate for her clients. We highly recommend Farrar Gesini Dunn to anyone in Coffs Harbour needing legal advice.

Family lawyers in Coffs Harbour 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 Coffs Harbour are compared.

RankProviderRatingReviewsOpen Sat.
1Farrar Gesini Dunn Family & Estate Lawyers (this page)★ 4,970No
2Lee Sames Egan★ 5,012No
3Adendorffs Solicitors and Conveyancers★ 4,917No
4Smart Choice Law★ 4,715No
5Bryant McKinnon Lawyers★ 4,528No
Contact
+61266517099www.fgd.com.au/contact-us/coffs-harbourSuite 2/29-33 Orlando St, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
Working hours
Monday09:00–17:00
Tuesday09:00–17:00
Wednesday09:00–17:00
Thursday09:00–17:00
Friday09:00–17:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed