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McNamara & Associates, Lawyers and Conveyancers

4.4(25 reviews)See reviews ↓·Nowra

About the company

McNamara & Associates is a law firm with offices at Nowra and Batemans Bay. The firm services the Shoalhaven and Eurobodalla areas on the South Coast of New South Wales. Its team of experienced lawyers have over 100 years combined experience. Phil McNamara is named among the firm's people.

McNamara & Associates provides legal services including conveyancing, family law, wills and estates, commercial law, disputes and litigation, notary services, real estate agency law, criminal and traffic law, and elder law. The firm provides a written costs disclosure and agreement at the start of each matter. For some matters, such as a standard sale or purchase of property, a lease or a Will, McNamara & Associates can provide a fixed fee. McNamara & Associates are members of professional memberships.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Nowra clients describe a practice where property transactions sit at the heart of the work, supported by family law, estate matters and business requirements handled across many years. Several customers highlight the depth of experience within the team and the individual attention given to each file, including relationships that have lasted a decade or more. Lauren McNamara features prominently, with her approach described as compassionate and calm amid the pressure of buying or selling real estate, and the legalities of a property sale managed without fuss.

A recurring theme is home visits arranged at short notice for an elderly client, with everything explained in plain language. Neil is credited with grasping a problem in one meeting and mapping out a plan that gave clients confidence about the path ahead. Jacquie is praised for efficiency and knowledge on a property purchase, keeping clients informed with regular updates, while Philip is portrayed as approachable and helpful. The wider team is called friendly and professional across conveyancing, business law and family law matters.

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Jaz S17 February 2026

2.5 years in counting for a probate matter!! 🙅🏽‍♀️ Edit: “management” is the issue and my families complaint got us nothing but additional fees. Marion provided us with a number of excuses for the delays and charged for each one. She even charged us for a rectification of an error that she made. It felt like the delays and errors are just a way to claim as much as possible from estates!

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J20 November 2025

Great experience with Philip - extremely helpful and personable.

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Jubilee Cable23 June 2025

I’ve had a very upsetting experience with Cynthia regarding family law for adoption. First I had a consult, and was told it would be $199. I was charged almost $500 for the consult. They did not tell me upfront that the consult was only 30 minutes. They did not disclose upfront that they’d be charging an hourly rate past the 30 minutes. So for a 50 minute consult, I was hit unexpectedly with a nearly $500 bill. That is not transparent. Then after the consult I emailed asking to hold off on any further action, and asked if Cynthia handles guardianship cases. I then received a $92 bill because she emailed me back. From my experience working with other attorneys, that should have been a simple yes or no answered by office staff. I’ve tried to dispute these overcharges and have been unsuccessful. It’s been a terrible experience.

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shelley hadlow29 January 2025

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I recently used McNamara for my property purchase, and I couldn't be happier with the service I received from Jacquie. From the start, she was professional, efficient, and incredibly knowledgeable. Jacquie guided me through the entire process with ease, ensuring every detail was covered. Communication was consistent and clear, with regular updates that kept me informed of any developments. I especially appreciated Jacquie's responsiveness to my questions and the way they broke down complex legal terms into understandable language. It truly made the experience stress-free. The fees were transparent and competitive, with no hidden costs, which is something I value immensely. I felt supported throughout the entire transaction, knowing that I was in capable hands. I highly recommend Jacquie to anyone seeking reliable and expert property conveyancing services. She truly made what could have been a daunting process seem straightforward and hassle-free. Thank you for helping me find and secure my dream home!"

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Jude Dun17 May 2023

If you are selling your property and you need a real professional, then I would suggest Lauren McNamara. Lauren took care of the legalities for my elderly mothers property very smoothly and with a minimum of fuss. She made time with her already busy schedule, to make home visits on two separate occasions, when requested on such a short notice. She was very kind to my mother and explained everything very clearly to her. Above all we appreciated Lauren’s extremely kind and pleasant manner and I would not hesitate in referring anyone needing a conveyancer to her.

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Rebecca Smith3 May 2023

Lauren and the team are understanding, compassionate and highly professional. Its a stressful, crazy time buying real estate but Lauren really made the process seamless. Thanks Lauren, I will definitely send friends and family your way if they need help.

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Luke Nangle2 May 2023

Neil and the team were very professional and attentive to our needs. Within one meeting he showed a clear understanding of our issue and laid out a plan to sort it. This left us with peace of mind and knowledge that we had a roadmap to a solution. couldn't praise the team enough.

Law firms & solicitors in Nowra 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 Nowra are compared.

RankProviderRatingReviewsOpen Sat.
1Shoalhaven Family Law★ 5,061No
2Burbank & Brown Lawyers and Conveyancers (incorporating MDV Family Lawyers)★ 4,870No
3Insight Legal Solutions★ 4,824No
4Marriott Oliver Solicitors★ 4,632No
5McNamara & Associates, Lawyers and Conveyancers (this page)★ 4,425No
Contact
+61244230155www.mcnamaralawyers.com.au6/3 Schofields Ln, Nowra NSW 2541
Working hours
Monday09:00–17:00
Tuesday09:00–17:00
Wednesday09:00–17:00
Thursday09:00–17:00
Friday09:00–17:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed