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The Firm on the Avenue Hervey Bay - McDuff & Guilfoyle Lawyers and Gayler Legal

The Firm on the Avenue Hervey Bay - McDuff & Guilfoyle Lawyers and Gayler Legal

4.5(75 reviews)See reviews ↓·Hervey Bay

About the company

The Firm on the Avenue Hervey Bay – McDuff & Guilfoyle Lawyers and Gayler Legal is a law firm based in Hervey Bay. Melissa Guilfoyle is a solicitor at the firm with over 16 years of experience in business. She holds a BA in Business, JD, GD Legal Studies, Master of Forensic Accounting, GDLP, Cert IV Gov. Investigations, and Diploma of Company Directors. She recently moved from Canberra to Hervey Bay to pursue a career in Law. She has worked as a consultant to the Federal, State and Local Governments.

The firm's legal services include criminal law, commercial litigation, conveyancing, commercial law, traffic matters, personal injury, wills and estates, and family law. The firm has locations in Sunshine Coast and regularly attends upon clients in Brisbane and beyond. Its vision is to do law differently by being innovative, utilising technology to their advantage, leveraging knowledge and adapting to their client’s needs. Its mission is to give clients the tools, knowledge and support to prevent and effectively deal with legal issues. The firm handles over 300 settlements per annum, over 1,200 matters per year, and has over 3,500 clients.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Conveyancing and commercial leasing sit at the centre of the feedback for this Fraser Coast practice, with residential purchases, investment sales, business acquisitions and tenancy agreements all recurring across the accounts. Arlia, Melissa and Jocelyn are named for their responsiveness and attention to detail, particularly when contracts are signed from interstate or a settlement becomes complicated. Several buyers describe the conveyancing process as hassle free and sensibly priced, and reviewers frequently point to that questions are answered promptly and that contact continues after settlement.

Buyers of small businesses recall patient guidance through an unfamiliar process and potential pitfalls, while long-standing clients speak of plain, practical advice covering commercial and private matters, including wills and support during difficult personal periods. Fees are called reasonable and the team is described as upfront about costs. Estate planning, family law, criminal justice, personal injury and general solicitor work also appear among the services offered, with the review sample concentrating on property transactions and estate documents. A recurring theme is that each matter receives close personal attention and that clients return over many years for leases, settlements and estate paperwork.

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Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Gemma Kingsford-Smith10 March 2025

Kelsey was incredible, she was very knowledgeable and calm. She helped us purchase our home together, quickly and easily over a busy Christmas period. Can’t recommend her enough.

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Nuananong Tawinmart10 August 2023

Having recently moved to Hervey Bay, my fiancé and I were looking at purchasing a business. We had no experience with the process and potential pitfalls so it was so comforting to know these fine ladies had our back. From our first meeting with Melissa, it was obvious that we were in safe hands. Arlia was very helpful, friendly and prompt with returning phone calls/emails and a pleasure to deal with. They really know their stuff!

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matthew thompson10 August 2023

Melissa's steadfast advice was second to none and Arlia was so professional and friendly. An absolute pleasure to have met and deal with these ladies and would have no hesitation recommending them to anyone!

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Jason Schnitzerling31 January 2023

Purchasing a property in Craignish, we decided to use The Firm on the Avenue Hervey Bay. What an absolutely amazing crew of ladies. I have no reservations recommending The Firm for any conveyancing needs. Arlia was fantastic and an absolute credit to the company. Every detail was taken care of with any questions or needs met and answered. Go Girls such a great team.

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Amanda Jane Godfrey18 October 2022

Arlie did an outstanding job selling our investment property. It was a difficult sale with lots of complications. She went above & beyond to ensure we had a smooth settlement. She was reliable, honest & great at communicating. An absolute professional & pleasure to work with.

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Haider AL Haddad5 March 2022

Melissa helped me, accommodated my case and even squeezed me in her tight schedule, listen to me for more than 1 hour and 20 minutes, was very understanding, compassionate and professional at the same time! I really don’t know how she does that!! She showed me the way through my case, even went above and beyond, gave me more than five suggestions how to solve my problem, how to move forward, advised me on the market trends in Herveybay, carried through her work professionally, and the surprise, she just charged me for only one hour!!! Thank you Melissa for your support, follow up and helping me through my tough times.. A wonderful Lawyer, and most importantly a wonderful human, kind, professional and compassionate.. I will always be in debt for you Melissa for helping me… Herveybay… if you have a problem, in this busy and complicated life and times, this Firm is your destination to seek help. Thanks also to the staff of this firm.. Thank you all and god bless you all.

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Rob Cusack26 August 2021

Kelsey did a great job facilitating the sale of our investment property. Her attention to detail and responsiveness were first class and made up for some deficiencies in these areas from the agent and the purchasing solicitor. Executing contracts from interstate was made simple which was a great relief. Pleasure to deal with.

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Contact
+61741284777hblawyers.com.au2/58 Torquay Rd, Pialba QLD 4655
Working hours
Monday08:30–17:00
Tuesday08:30–17:00
Wednesday08:30–17:00
Thursday08:30–17:00
Friday08:30–17:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed