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Fourtree Lawyers - Newcastle

Fourtree Lawyers - Newcastle

4.8(113 reviews)See reviews ↓·Newcastle

About the company

Fourtree Lawyers operates a Newcastle office serving the Newcastle and Hunter Region. Kevin Vierboom is the Principal Solicitor, admitted to the Supreme Court in 1991, and is a member of the NSW Law Society and the Central Coast Law Society. He is on the Legal Aid Indictable Crime Panel (2018) and the Legal Aid Summary Crime Panel (2015). Denise McCarthy is a Senior Associate admitted to practice in 1992 and a member of the NSW Law Society. Jodhi Coady is a Senior Associate with more than 20 years' post-admission experience and a member of the NSW Law Society.

Daniel Lambley is a Senior Associate admitted to the Supreme Court in 2015 and a member of the NSW Law Society. Alison Dawes is a Senior Associate admitted to the Supreme Court in 2020, a member of the NSW Law Society, a committee member of the Central Coast Law Society, and a member of the Hunter Valley Family Law Practitioners Association. Holly Easey is a Senior Associate.

The firm provides legal representation in courts from Sydney to Newcastle, including Newcastle Local Court, Newcastle District Court, Belmont Local Court, Cessnock Local Court, Dungog Local Court, East Maitland Local Court, Kurri Kurri Local Court, Maitland Local Court, Muswellbrook Local Court, Raymond Terrace Local Court, Singleton Local Court, Toronto Local Court, and all Courts on the Central Coast and Sydney. It focuses on Criminal Law, Traffic Law, Family Law, Wills & Estates, Employment Law and Heavy Vehicle matters. It offers fixed fee options and payment plans for many Court matters.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Criminal defence, family law, employment disputes and estate matters form the core of the work described by clients of this Newcastle firm. Preparation for court appearances draws consistent acknowledgement, with detailed histories and sound arguments presented to the bench on behalf of those represented. A point made in several accounts is the clarity with which each stage of a matter is explained, from the first consultation through to the final outcome, so that clients understand the process and the options open to them.

Named staff including Kevin Vierboom, Cidney Jenkins, Denise McCarthy, Jane, Ofeina, Rachana and Yasmina are regularly recognised for their compassion and professionalism, particularly in sensitive areas such as unfair dismissal claims before the Fair Work Commission, driving offences and estate disputes. A handful of customers describe feeling heard and kept informed throughout, and note that negotiations produced sensible settlements and favourable results. The transparent outlining of legal rights and the care shown to vulnerable clients are recurring themes, as is the support provided from first contact to resolution. Matters concerning estate administration, employment claims and criminal matters feature among the accounts, with clients noting the efficiency of the process and the dedication brought to each case.

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Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Thomas blackwell25 June 2026

Would like to thank both Rachana & Jo for their work on my father’s estate and sale of his property . We had a few small hiccups along the way , but both handled it very professionally resulting in a good ending . Rachana & Jo were easy and pleasant to deal with and again my thanks Tom Blackwell

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Lauren Dunnicliff18 June 2026

Cidney was incredible.. what a beautiful person first and foremost. I have a pretty severe brain injury and the compassion and professionalism was so admirable. Thank you so much to Yasmina!! She was so nice when I spoke to her!

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Rick Murray12 June 2026

Fourtree Lawyers represented our business as the employer in an unfair dismissal claim with the Fair Work Commission. Cidney Jenkins handled the matter from start to finish — lodged our response quickly, kept me informed at every step, and explained the process and next steps in plain English. Principal Kevin Vierboom was also great to deal with, and his negotiation skills were first class — the matter was resolved with a sensible settlement and the case discontinued without dragging out. Not many firms act for small businesses on the employer side of these claims, and as a business owner without legal staff, having a team this responsive and practical in your corner takes a lot of stress out of the process. Highly recommend Cidney, Kevin and the Fourtree team. — Rick, Newcastle Waterproofing Professionals

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Daniel Nixon7 June 2026

Cidney did an amazing job I’d recommend her to anyone she helped me though the toughest time of my life can’t thank her enough

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Adrian Davies21 May 2026

I was charged with a quite serious driving offence. My lawyer, Denise McCarthy, was excellent in helping me to prepare for my day in court. Everything was explained so well during the twists and turns that occurred throughout my matter being heard across what was a long day intertwined amongst other matters. The determination was a good outcome for me. Denise submitted a detailed history and sound arguments to the Magistrate. If it were not for that, according to what the law allows, the outcome could have been much much worse. Many thanks to Denise and the Four Tree Law Team.

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Michael Grant21 May 2026

Just want to say a huge thank you to Ofeina Hushon from 4tree lawyers he has been very accommodating throughout my case listen to my needs and helped me get the best possible outcome highly recommend if in any legal trouble and need assistance

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rach13 May 2026

We cannot thank Denise McCarthy at Fourtree Lawyers enough for the incredible support and outcome she achieved for my husband, Lee, with his DUI matter. From the very beginning, Denise was professional, knowledgeable and we felt like she genuinely cared about getting the best possible result for him. She was always easy to reach, explained everything clearly, and made a very stressful situation feel manageable. Denise came prepared with the perfect game plan and went above and beyond every step of the way. Thanks to her hard work and advocacy, Lee received the best result we could have hoped for. We truly felt like Denise was in our corner fighting for us the entire time. If you are looking for a lawyer who is approachable, experienced, compassionate, and incredibly good at what she does, we highly recommend Denise McCarthy and Fourtree Lawyers.

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Contact
+611300529444www.fourtreelawyers.com.au/home-page/newcastle-hunter-regionGround Floor, Suite 1 & 2/342 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300
Working hours
Monday00:00–24:00
Tuesday00:00–24:00
Wednesday00:00–24:00
Thursday00:00–24:00
Friday00:00–24:00
Saturday00:00–24:00
Sunday00:00–24:00