Hannaway Lawyers

Hannaway Lawyers Pty Ltd was established in Port Macquarie in February 2002 and has served the region since then. The firm serves Port Macquarie and surrounding areas. Douglas Hannaway is an accredited specialist in family law and criminal law, a registered Nationally Accredited Mediator, and a registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner.

Gabrielle Hannaway holds a Master Degree in Family Law and was admitted as a Solicitor and Barrister of the Supreme Court of NSW and the High Court of Australia in 2015. She is on the Specialist Cross-Examination panel and the Domestic Violence Panel. The firm is a member of the Law Society of New South Wales and has an Accredited Specialist in Family Law and an Accredited Specialist in Criminal Law. Its main services include family law, criminal law, wills, estates and probates, conveyancing, civil litigation, and appeals.

Families and individuals facing complex legal matters in Port Macquarie have turned to this practice for representation across mediation, estate disputes and driving offences. Douglas Hannaway is named repeatedly in feedback, with several reviewers describing his calm and controlled presence in court and the clarity with which he explains each step of proceedings.

Clients recall a mediator who worked to find common ground over a jointly owned property rather than letting the dispute reach a courtroom, and an estate matter in which rights were protected over a sustained period. Communication is a recurring theme: prompt responses, careful listening and questions answered without delay, even when cases are described as complex. Reviewers mention being treated as family rather than as file numbers, with Gabrielle and receptionist Meredith also singled out for their empathy and willingness to help.

Practical, robust advice delivered at what customers call an affordable price is another point that comes up often, as is the confidence with which matters are handled during stressful periods. One account notes that Douglas fought hard on a client's behalf and achieved the result sought, while another describes tireless work on an estate. The tone throughout is of gratitude for representation that felt personal and thorough.